Work, classes suspended in NCR on April 28 for ASEAN Summit

Malacañang has suspended work and classes in Metro Manila on April 28 for the ASEAN Summit.

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed Memorandum Circular No. 18 to formalize the suspension. 

Work suspension was also declared on April 27 but only for government offices in Manila, Makati, and Pasay cities. Suspension of classes in these cities, however, will be up to school officials.

Meanwhile, the memo said that suspension of work on April 29 will be up to the local government units and employers.

Meanwhile, government work in Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) complex will be suspended from April 24 to 30 and in the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) complex on April 28 to 30. 

The ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings will be held on April 26 to 29. The actual summit where all 10 ASEAN leaders will meet will be on April 29 at the PICC. —KBK, GMA News