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.
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://www.771bg.com
- Isko Moreno files charges against contractor over illegal demolition of sports complex in Manila
- CFO moves office from QC to Pasay
- Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raid
- Pope demands end to 'collective punishment' and forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza
- Discaya’s construction companies competed against each other during biddings
- Trump wants to meet Norea Korea's Kim again
- 2028 polls overseas voter registration opens in Dec
- Japan accelerates missile deployment amid rising regional tensions
- LPA trough, 'habagat' to bring rains in parts of Luzon, including Metro Manila
- DPWH engineer in bribery scandal placed under preventive suspension
