MANILA: Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon suspended government work and classes at all levels in Metro Manila due to inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Typhoon Carina. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by the authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., signed Memorandum Circular 57, suspending government work and classes effective 2 p.m. However, those agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness and response to disasters and calamities, and the performance of other vital services shall continue operations and render the necessary services. 'The suspension of work for private companies and offices are left to the discretion of their respective heads,' the memorandum stated. (PNA) Source: Philippines News Agency
Gov’t work, classes in NCR suspended due to ‘Carina’, habagat
MANILA: Malacañang on Tuesday afternoon suspended government work and classes at all levels in Metro Manila due to inclement weather brought by the southwest monsoon (habagat) and Typhoon Carina. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by the authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., signed Memorandum Circular 57, suspending government work and classes effective 2 p.m. However, those agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness and response to disasters and calamities, and the performance of other vital services shall continue operations and render the necessary services. 'The suspension of work for private companies and offices are left to the discretion of their respective heads,' the memorandum stated. (PNA) Source: Philippines News Agency