Senate suspends work on Aug. 26, 2025 due to bad weather 

The Senate announced on Monday that it will suspend work on Tuesday, August 26, following the memorandum circular by the Office of the President suspending work in all government offices in Metro Manila due to the heavy rainfall forecast brought by the low pressure area and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

But the Commission on Appointments will proceed with its scheduled activity.

“Upon instruction of the Senate President, the head of office of the MGSB (Maintenance and General Services Bureau) is directed to ensure the presence of personnel who are necessary and essential in ensuring that the Session Hall of the Senate of the Philippines shall be ready for the use of Commission on Appointments, which shall proceed with its mandated to constitute itself, pursuant to Article VI, Section 19 of the Constitution, at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow at the Session Hall of the Senate of the Philippines,” the advisory read. 

“All other Senate officials and employees need not report for work.” 

The Department of the Interior and Local Government earlier announced suspension of classes and government work in several localities tomorrow due to the bad weather.

According to state weather bureau PAGASA’s 4 p.m. forecast, the Southwest Monsoon and low pressure area are expected to affect the weather conditions in several areas in the country. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/LDF, GMA Integrated News