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., This news data comes from:http://ydmy.aichuwei.com
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
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.
- Cooperatives group lauds Konektadong Pinoy Law as milestone in digital inclusion
- 25,000 Filipinos register for Pag-IBIG's Expanded 4PH Housing Program
- France seized by fears of new political crisis
- Students, faculty file complaint against Universidad de Manila president
- PH to see ‘blood moon’ Sept. 7-8
- NKorea's Kim tells Xi hopes to 'steadily develop' ties – KCNA
- Undersea cables cut in the Red Sea, disrupting internet access in Asia and the Mideast
- Putin threatens to target Western troops in Ukraine
- Prompt release of educational aids sought
- Australia's 'mushroom murderer' handed life in prison with parole
