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.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
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.
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.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas, This news data comes from:http://www.jyxingfa.com
- 9 dead in Ecuador after bus plunges into ravine
- Escudero subpoenas 5 contractors, 3 DPWH executives to Senate probe
- Israel city honors Quezon’s wartime rescue of Jews
- South Africa's most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after US aid cuts
- PH Army showcases disaster response capabilities before Thai defense officials
- Motive probed for US church shooting that killed 2 children, injured 17
- Read to reduce sentence, Uzbekistan tells prisoners
- Trump to blacklist countries for imprisoning Americans
- Transport chief pushes shame campaign vs errant motorists
- US senators to reinforce 'partnership' with Taiwan
