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
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://esq.xs888999.com
- Marcos orders full budget review for DPWH amid ghost projects scandal
- Shooting of Indonesian diplomat in Peru investigated as a contract killing
- Tensions soar in Indonesia as protests over police brutality and lawmakers' allowances continue
- Anutin elected as Thailand's new prime minister
- China to bolster non-Western alliances at summit, parade
- Workers urge Marcos to stop corruption by banning political dynasties
- Trump threatens Russia with sanctions after biggest aerial attack on Ukraine
- UN force in Lebanon slams Israeli drone attack on peacekeepers
- Chinese warships shadow Philippine, Australian, Canadian drills in Zambales
- South Korean prosecutors indict Yoon's wife, former PM
