MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) suspended on Monday, September 1, classes in all levels and government work in 17 areas due to persistent heavy rains.
The suspension order covers Metro Manila, Albay, Antique, Bulacan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Cavite, Laguna, Masbate, Negros Occidental, Northern Samar, Occidental Mindoro, Pampanga, Quezon, Rizal, and Sorsogon.
In its advisory, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported widespread downpour in several regions, prompting warnings of possible flooding in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, and Bulacan.
The suspension aims to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and government employees.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas, This news data comes from:http://npb-usc-cn-xf.xs888999.com
Authorities urged residents in flood-prone and low-lying communities to take precautionary measures and remain alert for further advisories as rains are expected to continue.
- Sri Lanka's jailed ex-president Wickremesinghe granted bail
- Washington makes military aid overtures to Sahel juntas
- Giovanni Lopez pledges to continue and expand DOTr reforms
- Malabon averts crisis with garbage deal
- SC clarifies rules on land ownership
- Heavy rains flood parts of Metro Manila anew
- US Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again
- Philippine forces deliver supplies and personnel to disputed South China Sea shoal despite tensions
- Protesters storm Discaya office in Pasig to demand accountability for 'ghost flood control projects'
- Israel army urges Gaza City residents to leave
