MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Sunday issued Memorandum Circular 97 suspending government work and classes in all levels in Metro Manila and other areas on Monday, September 22, in anticipation of the onslaught of Super Typhoon Nando.
Signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the order covers Abra, Antique, Apayao, Bataan, Batanes, Batangas, Benguet, Bulacan, Cagayan, Cavite, Ifugao, llocos Norte, llocos Sur, Isabela, Kalinga, La Union, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Palawan, Romblon, Rizal, Tarlac, and Zambales.
However, agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services were directed to continue their operations to ensure continuity of essential government functions.
“Non-vital government employees of subject agencies and all other government employees may be engaged in approved alternate work arrangements subject to applicable laws and regulations,” MC 97 read.
“The localized cancellation or suspension of classes and/or work in government offices in other regions may be implemented by their respective Local Chief Executives, pursuant to relevant laws, rules, and regulations,” it added.
Super Typhoon Nando, along with monsoon rains, is expected to bring widespread flooding and landslides in the mentioned areas.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. earlier directed the Office of Civil Defense to mobilize concerned national agencies to assist local governments in preparing for the severe weather disturbance.
