Dipolog City Suspends Kindergarten, Elementary Classes Due to Heavy Rains
Dipolog City in Zamboanga del Norte province announced the suspension of classes from kindergarten to elementary levels in all public and private schools on Friday, October 30, due to continuous heavy rains causing inclement weather. The city government issued the order through an official advisory.
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