HEAVY RAINS. A commuter waits for a ride amid heavy downpour in Quezon City in this Aug. 2, 2024 photo. Libon town in Albay province is also experiencing heavy rains since Tuesday (Aug. 27), which prompted Mayor Wilfredo Maronilla to suspend classes on Wednesday. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc)
LEGAZPI CITY – Classes in all levels were suspended on Wednesday in Libon town, Albay province due to the moderate to heavy rains being experienced since Tuesday night.
Libon Mayor and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (MDRRMC) chair Wilfredo Maronilla issued an advisory suspending classes in anticipation of flooding and landslides in low-lying areas and mountain slopes.
"Due to the continuous rainfall since last night, I hereby order the suspension of classes at all levels for both public and private schools in the municipality starting this noon until lifted," the advisory read.
Maronilla also advised all barangay DRRMCs to monitor the situation in their respective areas of responsibility and take appropriate actions. (PNA)
