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., This news data comes from:http://ml-mrbp-ieka-tgso.gyglfs.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.
- Makati earns high rating in anti-trafficking and violence assessment
- US church shooter 'obsessed with idea of killing children'
- 15 drug war victims cleared to join Duterte's ICC case
- Former PNP chief Torre III offered new government post
- Putin and Modi in China for summit hosted by Xi
- Artikulo Onse' group calls for independent panel to probe flood control corruption
- In Taiwan, competing narratives over the meaning of China's massive military show
- Sotto ousts Escudero in Senate coup
- Bonoan resigns, Dizon named DPWH chief
- Batangas engineer suspended after alleged bribery attempt on congressman Leviste
