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.
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., This news data comes from:http://www.gangzhifhm.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.
- China is showing off its weaponry in a tightly controlled military parade
- MMDA unveils plan to build rainwater impounding facilities in Camp Aguinaldo
- 11 foreigners killed in Portugal funicular crash
- Guyana votes amid oil boom, Venezuela tensions
- Metro Manila disaster agencies expand response areas in preparation for 'Big One'
- Retired NBI agents urge Marcos to appoint career official to replace Santiago
- Epstein victims compiling list of sexual abusers
- Putin threatens to target Western troops in Ukraine
- Need a pee? Japan has QR code for that
- Japan prince comes of age as succession crisis looms
