Classes, gov't work suspended in NCR, nearby provinces —Palace

Classes in all levels and government work are suspended in Metro Manila and nearby provinces starting 1 p.m. of Monday due to bad weather. 

This was indicated in the Memorandum Circular No. 88 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin

''In view of the continuous rainfall brought about by the Southwest Monsoon, work in government offices and classes at all levels in Metro Manila, Cavite, Rizal, Batangas, Laguna, Bulacan, Pampanga, Zambales and Bataan are hereby suspended on 21 July 2025 at 1:00 in the afternoon,'' the memorandum read.

However, those agencies whose functions involve 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.

Meanwhile, the suspension of work for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.

State weather bureau PAGASA earlier issued a heavy rainfall warning over Metro Manila and several neighboring provinces as the southwest monsoon (habagat) continues to bring widespread rains.

The public, especially local disaster risk reduction and management offices, is advised to closely monitor updates and take precautionary measures. —VAL, GMA Integrate News