Malacañang orders suspension of classes in public schools, work in govt agencies in NCR

MANILA, Philippines — Classes in public schools and work in government offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) were suspended on Wednesday morning because of inclement weather, Malacañang said.

The suspension, brought about by the southwest monsoon or habagat and recommended by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), took effect at 7 a.m., as confirmed by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Facebook and by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin in a text message to Palace reporters.

«We would like to respectfully inform the President that due to the ongoing and the forecasted rainfall today, August 28, 2024, which will bring occasional rains with possible flashfloods over Metro Manila caused by the southwest monsoon, the NDRRMC recommends the suspension of classes and work within the National Capital Region (NCR) effective 7:00 AM, August 28, 2024 (Wednesday),» the NDRRMC said.

This, however, excludes frontline agencies engaged in emergency services.

Class and work suspensions in private schools and offices, meanwhile, will be upon the discretion of their respective heads, the NDRRMC said.

Below is a copy of the NDRRMC recommendation.