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., This news data comes from:http://redcanaco.com
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.
DILG suspends classes, gov’t work in 17 areas
- Tourists dice with danger on Hanoi's train street
- Gomez-Estoesta named court administrator by Supreme Court
- Lone bettor wins P386M in 6/58 Ultra lotto draw for Aug 22
- Bonoan resigns, Dizon named DPWH chief
- North Korean leader inspects new missile factory ahead of visit to China
- P1.7-M shabu seized in Taguig buy-bust
- UK's mass facial-recognition roll-out alarms rights groups
- Govt preparations for WorldSkills PH hosting go 'full blast'
- Philippines to launch shame campaign vs traffic violators
- SC clarifies rules on land ownership
