DILG denies class suspension advisory for August 11

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has denied a supposed class suspension advisory for August 11, Monday, in connection with the Tropical Cyclone Gorio.

In a statement on Sunday, the DILG said that neither the department nor Secretary Jonvic Remulla is the source of the message circulating online.

“Class suspension advisories from the DILG are issued ONLY through our verified official channels,” the DILG said. 

“Outside of these, such announcements may come from local government units (LGUs), the Department of Education (DepEd), or other competent authorities,” it added. 

In light of this, the DILG called on the public to be vigilant against fake news especially those misusing the name of the agency.

The DILG warned of legal action for unauthorized use of the department’s as well as the secretary’s name and seal for spreading false information.

For accurate information, the DILG advised the public to refer only to the DILG's official Facebook page and other verified government platforms. — Joviland Rita/RSJ, GMA Integrated News