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Philippine government suspends work and classes across NCR, 16 provinces
The Philippine palace has ordered the suspension of government operations and classes at all levels across Metro Manila and 16 provinces Friday due to severe weather conditions from the southwest monsoon. The suspension affects both public and private institutions.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — The Office of the President has suspended government work and classes in the entire National Capital Region and 16 provinces Friday afternoon as the southwest monsoon, locally known as the habagat, brings inclement weather across the region.
The suspension was issued under Memorandum Circular No. 132 and applies to all government offices and educational institutions, both public and private, in the affected areas. The measure aims to ensure public safety and prevent weather-related incidents as the monsoon system intensifies.
Baguio City separately announced the cancellation of classes Friday due to the same weather conditions affecting the Cordillera region. The habagat typically brings heavy rainfall and strong winds to western portions of the country during the southwest monsoon season.
The palace's action reflects standard protocol for severe weather events in the Philippines, where tropical weather systems frequently necessitate suspension of work and school activities to minimize risks to the public. Authorities have advised residents to prepare for potential flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas.
No timeline was provided for the resumption of normal operations in the affected provinces and the capital region.