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., This news data comes from:http://usc.gangzhifhm.com
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.
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.
- UN watchdog finds uranium traces at suspected Syrian former nuclear site
- Earthquake in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 610 people and injures 1,300
- DMW, pharmaceutical firm sign agreement to boost access to medicines, hospital services for OFWs, families
- DSWD allocates P6.2B for livelihood program
- Heavy rain causes flooding, landslides and 8 deaths in Vietnam and Thailand
- Iran confers with European nations on its nuclear program as sanctions deadline nears
- Xi says China 'unstoppable' in parade opening speech
- China 'unstoppable', says Xi with Kim, Putin at his side
- India's Modi meets Japan's Ishiba as he begins Asia tour
- Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raid
