Atty. Franklin P. Bautista, Governor of Davao Occidental, through Memorandum No. 11, issued a suspension of classes at all levels as well as a work suspension for government and private institutions on January 31.
“In light of the severe weather conditions currently affecting our province, I am issuing this memorandum to declare the suspension of classes at all levels and work suspension for Government Offices and private institutions for January 31, 2024 (Wednesday) until the situation improves. The welfare and safety of the public is of utmost importance and this action is taken to ensure everyone’s protection,” Bautista stated.
The province of Davao Oriental has already suspended its classes and government and private offices by releasing their respective executive orders on January 29 and 30, 2024. Those who released executive orders were the City of Mati, municipalities of Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, Manay, Caraga, San Isidro, Boston, Tarragona, Banaybanay, and Lupon.
The Office of the Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao) in their latest Heavy Rainfall Warning Number 17, issued at 8 a.m. on January 31, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental have a red warning level with more than 150,000 drums per square kilometer of rain. In low-lying regions, significant flooding is anticipated, and in mountainous areas, landslides are anticipated.
Meanwhile, Davao City and Davao del Norte have an orange warning level with 75,000 to 150,000 drums per square kilometer of rain. Flooding and landslides are threatening in some areas. RGP
