Palace: No classes in flood-hit areas Thursday

RELIEF OPERATIONS. President Benigno Aquino III distributes relief goods to flood victims in Tunasan, Muntinlupa on Wednesday. Photo by DSWD

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang announced the suspension of classes in flood-hit areas on Thursday, August 9.

In a memorandum released Wednesday night, August 8, Executive Secretary Paquito “Jojo” Ochoa Jr said classes are suspending in all levels, including post-graduate courses, in the following areas:

National Capital Region
Zambales
Bataan
Pampanga
Pangasinan
Tarlac
Bulacan
Laguna
Cavite
Rizal

The Palace said there will be work in government and private offices on Thursday.

Incessant monsoon rain has caused heavy flooding in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon, leading to the death of at least 20 people and the declaration of a state of calamity in over 10 provinces. – Rapper.com

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