Heavy rains in Luzon caused suspensions, leading to the Senate shifting to work-from-home arrangements while Gina Acosta served as special disbursing officer for OVP.
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What happened
Heavy rains in Luzon caused suspensions, leading to the Senate shifting to work-from-home arrangements while Gina Acosta served as special disbursing officer for OVP.
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Monsoon rains are currently affecting multiple regions, including Metro Manila, Benguet, Luzon, and Mindanao, with specific impacts noted in various provinces.Also in this story
- Heavy rainfall is expected across the western Philippines, including Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Antique, Occidental Mindoro, and Aklan.
- Torrential rain caused flooding in the metropolitan area of Metro Manila.
- Habagat brings strong winds and heavy rain to Davao Region and Davao Oriental, while Tropical Depression Neneng moves near Batanes.
- Heavy rains caused class suspensions in a province of Luzon, including Cavite, starting August 1, 2026.
The entities involved
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Luzon
largest island of the Philippines
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
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