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.
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.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
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., This news data comes from:http://www.gyglfs.com
- Transport chief pushes shame campaign vs errant motorists
- Artikulo Onse' group calls for independent panel to probe flood control corruption
- The rot goes deep: Marcos decries decades-old corruption
- PH’s newest warship arrives in Manila, joins BRP Jose Rizal, BRP Gabriela Silang
- DOTr denies ordering shutdown of online selling platforms
- Govt debt swells to record P17.58T
- Aggressive promos in unregulated online gambling platforms draw Filipinos — study
- DPWH chief rejects calls to resign as he vows to probe corruption in flood control projects
- Israel tells residents to leave Gaza City ahead of offensive
- Manila mayor warns against mobs, orders police to maintain peace and order
