'Empathy Po Tayo': DILG’s Playful Class, Work Suspension Announcement Draws Flak

Classes, govt work suspended in 32 areas due to 'Emong'

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday afternoon announced the suspension of classes and government work in at least 32 provinces and metropolitan areas as Tropical Depression "Emong" was spotted northwest of the country and began moving southwest.“All levels of classes are suspended in the following areas on Thursday, July 24, 2025,” the DILG said in an advisory, adding that the list is con…

Sara Duterte says DILG should be professional after ‘playful’ class, work suspension alert

Vice President Sara Duterte said the Department of the Interior and Local Government should be professional in declaring class and work suspensions during incle

'Empathy po tayo': DILG’s playful class, work suspension announcement draws flak

Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla’s class and work suspension announcement sparked backlash on social media. In an art card posted online, Remulla said: “Mga Abangers, Sarap ng bogchi ko. Sa kabusugan ay naka-idlip nang sandali. Oh eto na inaabangan ninyo!” He then proceeded to list the areas where work and class […] The post ‘Empathy po tayo’: DILG’s playful class, work suspension announcement draws flak appea…

Remulla addresses backlash over DILG's 'insensitive' class and work suspension announcements - Latest Chika

Pinoy celebrities and netizens were left unamused and dismayed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) attempt at humor in announcing class and work suspensions amid inclement weather. The reactions stemmed from a Facebook post by DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday, July 22, which read: “Mga Abangers, sarap ng bogchi ko. […] The post Remulla addresses backlash over DILG’s ‘insensitive’ class and work suspension anno…