SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, July 24 -- Work in provincial and national government offices, as well as classes in all levels in public and private schools in Antique, were suspended Friday due to the effects of the southwest monsoon or "habagat, enhanced by Tropical Storm Kiyapo (international name Noul).

Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer III Michael Tolentino said the suspension is mandated under Memorandum Order 20 issued by Governor Paolo Everardo Javier on Friday morning to keep employees and students safe in their homes while heavy rainfall is being experienced throughout the province.

A red rainfall warning was raised over Hamtic, Tobias Fornier, and Anini-y towns, while San Jose, Belison, Sibalom, and San Remigio ar...