WITH incessant heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, causing massive flooding left and right, Malacanang declared a suspension of classes and work in Metro Manila and several provinces.
The work and class suspension are in Metro Manila, Cavite, Rizal, Batangas, Laguna, Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales and Bataan.
It starts at 1 p.m.
According to Memorandum Circular No. 88 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the order came from the Office of the President.
It cited the continuous heavy rains from the southwest monsoon.
However agencies or work associated with bringing about service such as health, disaster response and other vital areas will continue.
Work suspension in private institutions will be up to their respective management.
Free Rides
Meanwhile, due to the heavy rains President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., tasked the management of the MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2, to issue free rides to commuters from 12 noon today, July 21.
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