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.
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://gangzhifhm.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.
- UN declares famine in Gaza, blames Israel
- Lacson seeks probe of 2 PH contractors' board members for conflict of interest
- Thai opposition's kingmaking summit fails to back new PM
- PH Navy spots 20 Chinese ships near BRP Sierra Madre
- ‘Isang’ decelerates as it crosses Quirino, to exit PH Saturday — Pagasa
- Marcos signs mining tax regime law
- Fire breaks out in Manila residential area
- Typhoon death toll rises in Vietnam as downed trees hamper rescuers
- Vico Sotto's viral post sparks ethics debate, elicits response from journalists
- MMDA asks LTO to sanction motorist in altercation with traffic enforcer in San Juan
