Palace Suspends Classes, Gov’t Work In NCR, 9 Provinces

Malacañang has ordered the suspension of government work and college classes today in the National Capital Region and nine nearby provinces due to bad weather that has resulted in widespread flooding in these areas.

Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr signed Memorandum Circular No. 33 suspending work in government offices and classes in college level in NCR, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, and Bulacan.

Ochoa, who signed the circular at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, approved the recommendation made by Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to cancel work and classes due to inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon.

Exempted from the work suspension are government agencies involved in delivery of basic and health services, disaster response, and vital public services.