Palace suspends gov't work, classes in NCR, 22 provinces on Aug. 6, 2026

Malacañang on Wednesday announced the suspension of government work and classes at all levels in Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon on Thursday, August 6, due to heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Maymay and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

In addition to Metro Manila, the suspension covers the provinces of Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan, Abra, Zambales, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Apayao, Nueva Vizcaya, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, and Occidental Mindoro.

The Palace said local chief executives in areas not covered by the directive may suspend work and classes in their respective jurisdictions in accordance with existing laws, rules, and regulations.

"Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or performance of other vital services are hereby directed to continue their operations and render the necessary services," the Palace said in Memorandum Circular No. 122. —VBL, GMA News