Legazpi City (CNN Philippines) — Albay Gov. Joey Salceda suspended classes in all levels and in all areas of the province Thursday (October 1).
The announcement came after an advisory from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that light to moderate rains will affect the province possibly the whole day due to a low pressure area (LPA).
Salceda, being the chairman of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), said that the primary objective of the suspension of classes is to ensure public safety, public welfare and as well as public health.
On the other hand, PDRRMC Executive Officer Cedric Daep clarified that light to moderate rains is not as destructive and cannot cause landslides. But based on the past experiences, Daep said it increases health risks especially to children.
