Malacañang suspends government work in typhoon-affected areas in Luzon

(Philstar.com)

October 18, 2015 - 5:57am

Small fishing boats are placed by the seawall as strong winds and slight rain brought by Typhoon Lando (international name Koppu) hit Manila, Philippines Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015. The slow-moving typhoon blew ashore with fierce wind in the northeastern Philippines early Sunday, toppling trees and knocking out power and communications. Officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties. AP Photo/Bullit Marquez

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang on Sunday suspended work in government offices on Monday, October 19, in Regions 1, 2, 3 and Cordillera Administrative Region, due to the effects of Typhoon Lando (international name Koppu).

Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr. suspended work in the typhoon-affected areas following the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, according to a statement released to the media.

However, government personnel involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster and emergency response as well as other vital services are excluded from the suspension, Malacañang said.

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