Palace suspends gov’t work, classes in Metro Manila, 36 other provinces on July 23

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace has suspended government work and classes in Metro Manila and 36 other provinces for Wednesday, July 23, amid heavy rains due to the southwest monsoon and other weather systems affecting the country. 

In Memorandum Circular 90, Executive Lucas Bersamin approved the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council’s recommendation to suspend classes and government work in the following provinces: 

1. Metro Manila
2. Pangasinan
3. Zambales
4. Tarlac
5. Bataan
6. Pampanga
7. Bulacan
8. Cavite
9. Batangas
10. Rizal 
11. Occidental Mindoro
12. Ilocos Norte
13. Ilocos Sur
14. La Union
15. Quezon
16. Oriental Mindoro
17. Marinduque
18. Romblon
19. Masbate
20. Sorsogon 
21. Albay
22. Camarines Sur
23. Catanduanes
24. Palawan
25. Antique
26. Aklan
27. Capiz
28. Iloilo
29. Guimaras
30. Abra
31. Mountain Province
32. Ifugao
33. Benguet
34. Nueva Vizcaya
35. Nueva Ecija
36. Laguna 
37. Negros Occidental

Agencies that deal with vital life-saving functions and disaster preparedness and relief are ordered to continue operations despite the suspension. 

“The localized cancellation or suspension of classes and/or work in government offices in other regions may be implemented by their respective Local Chief Executives, pursuant to relevant laws, rules and regulations,” the order said. 

“The suspension of work for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads,” it added. 

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