Philippines Suspends Work, Classes Due to Heavy Rains

The Philippines will suspend classes and government work in the capital region and nearby provinces for a second day on Tuesday due to heavy monsoon rains that caused floods and landslides.

The rains are likely to continue through Thursday, the Department of Interior and Local Government said in a Facebook post. Government work and classes were canceled Monday afternoon as local authorities began evacuating residents in flood-prone areas while dams near the capital Manila overflowed.