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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:
- Metro Manila
- Pangasinan
- Zambales
- Tarlac
- Bataan
- Pampanga
- Bulacan
- Cavite
- Batangas
- Rizal
- Occidental Mindoro
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur
- La Union
- Quezon
- Oriental Mindoro
- Marinduque
- Romblon
- Masbate
- Sorsogon
- Albay
- Camarines Sur
- Catanduanes
- Palawan
- Antique
- Aklan
- Capiz
- Iloilo
- Guimaras
- Abra
- Mountain Province
- Ifugao
- Benguet
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Nueva Ecija
- Laguna
- 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. — Jean Mangaluz
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