Due to the continuous rains, the Palace on Monday, Aug. 17, ordered the implementation of alternative learning modes and government work arrangaments in select areas starting noon.
Memorandum Circular No. 127 signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the following areas are covered by the suspension of in-person classes and government work:
National Capital Region (NCR)
Zambales
Bataan
Bulacan
Pampanga
Tarlac
Nueva Ecija
Cavite
Batangas
Rizal
Laguna
Quezon
Occidental Mindoro
The Palace said suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.
Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other vital services, meanwhile, shall continue their operations and render the necessary services, the Palace said.
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said rains are still expected in parts of the country due to the southwest monsoon affecting Luzon and the western section of Visayas.
