PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ordered the suspension of government work and classes in the National Capital Region on Monday, July 24.

In a memorandum circular dated July 21, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the President made the move ‘to ensure the safety of the public from the effects of typhoon Egay and to alleviate the effects of the scheduled 72-hour transport strike.’

“In view of the forecasted inclement weather brought about by Typhoon ‘Egay’ and the scheduled 72-hour transport strike in Metro Manila, work in government offices and classes in public schools at all levels in the National Capital Region are hereby suspended on 24 July 2023,” Bersamin said.

However, government agencies involved in 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, it said.

“The suspension of work for private companies and classes in private schools is left to the discretion of their respective heads,” the memorandum read.

On Saturday, PAGASA said Egay may enhance the Southwest monsoon during the weekend and next week.

Transport group Manibela, meanwhile, announced it would be holding a transport strike on July 24 to 26 to protest the December 31 deadline for the consolidation phase of the PUV modernization program.