DAGUPAN CITY: Due to inclement weather and monsoon rains dumped by Typhoon Jenny, seven Pangasinan towns suspended classes today October 3. Classes in all levels were suspended in the towns of San Manuel, Pozorrubio, and San Jacinto, while classes from pre-school to high school were cancelled in the towns of …
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