MALACAÑANG said it will study the proposal of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla to grant him the authority to suspend classes during tropical cyclones.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has not yet issued an official response to the proposal.

“Sa ngayon po ay wala pa pong opisyal na sagot ang ating Pangulo patungkol sa suggestion ni Secretary Jonvic Remulla. Ito po ay pag-aaralan, at kung makakabuti sa nakararami, magbibigay po ng tugon ang Pangulo,” Castro said.

Remulla, a former Cavite governor, noted that his experience in local governance equips him to make timely decisions during severe weather events.

Meanwhile, Castro emphasized that Marcos has ordered the urgent cleaning of drainage systems to help prevent flooding, particularly in Metro Manila.

“Ipinag-utos na po ng Pangulo ang agaran na paglilinis ng mga drainage upang maiwasan ang mabilis na pagbaha, lalo na sa Metro Manila,” she added.

On Thursday, several local government units suspended classes due to inclement weather.