Classes, Government Work Suspended in Some Philippine Areas on Oct. 22 Due to Typhoon Rosal
Classes at all levels in public and private schools in Batanes were suspended on October 22 due to the anticipated impact of Super Typhoon Rosal. Government offices in the province also suspended some operations as the typhoon approached.
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