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., This news data comes from:http://nc-eoxh-xgu-cajb.xs888999.com
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.
- In Taiwan, competing narratives over the meaning of China's massive military show
- Workers urge Marcos to stop corruption by banning political dynasties
- Heavy rains flood parts of Metro Manila anew
- US warship heading toward Caribbean Sea
- Indonesian finance minister's home looted as protest anger grows
- Sara Duterte calls DPWH flood control Inquiry a 'Zarzuela'
- Go seeks more support for Filipino athletes
- Thailand ruling party moves to dissolve parliament
- UK, Japan, South Korea endure hottest summer on record
- Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raid
