Classes at all levels suspended in Bulacan on Tuesday

Classes at all levels in Bulacan have been suspended on Tuesday, September 29, after the province was beaten by tropical storm "Ondoy." Radio dzBB made the announcement Monday afternoon, quoting reports from Bulacan governor Joselito "Jon-Jon" Mendoza. There will be no classes in all private and public schools in the province, where 23 fatalities had been recorded as of 3 p.m., Monday. At least 23 people died and two others went missing after tropical storm "Undoy" battered Bulacan Friday evening. Liz Mungcal, executive officer of the Bulacan Provincial Disaster Management Council, told GMANews.TV that the fatalities were from the towns of Bocaue, Marilao, Guiguinto, Bustos, and Norzagaray. She said only the towns of Pandi and San Ildefonso were spared by the storm. The rest - 19 municipalities and three cities covering 209 barangays (villages) - were badly hit by Ondoy, affecting 63,962 families or 252,979 people. The provincial government has evacuated 3,995 families or 21,254 individuals, according to Mungcal. For rescue, medical assistance, and other needs, the provincial government could be reached at the following contact nos: 044-7910566; 044-7911053; 044-7911604; and 044-7910209. - GMANews.TV