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Gov’t work, classes suspended July 22 in Metro Manila, other areas
Classes and government work in Metro Manila and 10 other provinces were suspended on Tuesday, July 22, due to the enhanced Southwest Monsoon.
The suspension was approved by Malacañang upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Office of Civil Defense.
The affected provinces include Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Pangasinan, Tarlac, and Occidental Mindoro.
Essential government employees and services, including health and disaster response, are exempted from the work suspension.
Private companies were given the discretion to decide on their own operations.
Residents in steep areas were warned to remain alert for possible landslides.
The state weather bureau PAGASA is currently monitoring twin low-pressure areas (LPAs) inside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).
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