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.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
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.
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., This news data comes from:http://erlvyiwan.com
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
- Ukraine's children start new school year in underground classrooms to avoid Russian bombs
- Supreme Court urged to act on fake complaints
- MPD announces road closures for Bar exams
- Suspect in 2012 killing of Dutch aid worker freed
- Pump prices increase for 2nd straight week
- Anti-fake news bill filed anew in House
- 1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water — UN
- Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
- Need to pee? Japan has QR code for that
- Thai woman jailed for 43 years for lese majeste freed
