Widespread flooding and heavy rains from the Southwest Monsoon as well as Super typhoons “Goring” (international name: Saola) and “Hanna” (international name: Hakui) prompted Malacañang to suspend government offices and all classes Metro Manila on Friday. In his Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 30, Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin declared the suspension of government…
WATERWORLD, AGAIN On Thursday, August 31, 2023, heavy rainfall led to flooding along sections of Araneta Avenue in Barangay Tatalon, Quezon City. The intensifying effects of Severe Tropical Storm Hanna , in conjunction with two other tropical cyclones beyond the Philippine Area of Responsibility, are amplifying the southwest monsoon , resulting in rain showers and strong winds across various regions of the country, as reported by the weather bureau.
However, the circular did not cover government agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue with their operations and render the necessary services. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil clarified the suspension will cover classes in both public and private schools.
Last Thursday, Malacañang also declared a similar suspension, which took effect at 3 pm of Aug. 31, 2023 through MC 29.
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