MANILA – Malacañang has ordered the suspension of government work and classes in multiple areas across the country on Wednesday, July 24, due to continuous heavy rainfall.

Under Memorandum Circular No. 91 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, the suspension covers both public schools and government offices in the following areas:

Luzon:

Zambales, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Benguet, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Metro Manila, Laguna, Quezon, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Palawan, Cagayan

Bicol Region:

Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate

Visayas:

Antique, Iloilo

However, government agencies involved in basic, vital, and health services, including preparedness and response operations, are directed to continue operations to ensure the delivery of essential services.

“Non-vital government employees of the affected agencies, as well as all other employees in the same areas, are not required to report physically to work,” the circular stated. “However, where practicable and as determined by the heads of agencies, alternate work arrangements may be implemented, subject to existing laws and regulations.”