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://bcxe.052298.com
- Pope Leo: We must listen first before speaking
- Gomez-Estoesta named court administrator by Supreme Court
- Marcos inspects rock shed project in Benguet
- Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam
- Marcos names Dizon as DPWH secretary
- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling
- Over 800 killed as quake rocks Afghanistan
- Former president Duterte's health stable despite high blood sugar, says VP Sara
- More funding sought for sports commission
- Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam Heavy rain falls in parts of Southeast Asia after tropical storm blows into Vietnam
