Palace suspends classes, gov’t work in Metro Manila due to inclement weather
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang announced the suspension of classes and work in government offices in Metro Manila due to the inclement weather brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon.
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea issued Memorandum Circular 63, declaring that work in government agencies and classes in both public and private schools at all levels in the metro will be suspended beginning 3 p.m. Friday.
“However, those agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness or response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue with their operations and render the necessary services.
The suspension of work for private companies, offices and schools, however, is left to the discretion of their respective heads.
At 2 p.m., PAGASA issued a “yellow warning” over Metro Manila, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal and Batangas. Under the state weather bureau’s alert system, yellow means caution where residents are advised to monitor further updates.
The heavy rains Friday morning flooded several areas in the metro and nearby provinces, prompting class and work suspension.
PAGASA also said light to moderate rains may persist within three hours in Tarlac, Nueva Ecija and Quezon. — Gaea Katreena Cabico
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