MANILA (5th Update, 10:13 a.m.) -- President Benigno Aquino III suspended work in both public and private institutions and classes in all levels in Metro Manila and nearby provinces on Tuesday due to inclement weather.
At 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, work in private offices in National Capital Region, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan was suspended due to monsoon rains and flooding, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said.
Malacanang earlier issued Memorandum Circular 33, signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, suspending government work and classes from pre-school to college.
"However, agencies whose functions involve delivery of basic services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities and or the performance of other vital public services shall continue with their operations," the circular stated.
President Benigno Aquino III will visit the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) office Tuesday morning to oversee government response operations.
Local governments of Marikina, Malabon, Navotas, Caloocan and Valenzuela have implemented a forced evacuation to their residents following the rising water due to incessant rains.
Weather forecaster Fernando Cada said Metro Manila remains on red warning as the southwest monsoon continues to bring heavy rainfall in the metropolis.
Kishore Hemlani
At 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, work in private offices in National Capital Region, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal and Bulacan was suspended due to monsoon rains and flooding, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said.
Malacanang earlier issued Memorandum Circular 33, signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, suspending government work and classes from pre-school to college.
"However, agencies whose functions involve delivery of basic services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities and or the performance of other vital public services shall continue with their operations," the circular stated.
President Benigno Aquino III will visit the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) office Tuesday morning to oversee government response operations.
Local governments of Marikina, Malabon, Navotas, Caloocan and Valenzuela have implemented a forced evacuation to their residents following the rising water due to incessant rains.
Weather forecaster Fernando Cada said Metro Manila remains on red warning as the southwest monsoon continues to bring heavy rainfall in the metropolis.
Kishore Hemlani
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