Work, classes suspended in NCR, Central Luzon, Calabarzon due to super typhoon Carina

Classes and work in government offices were suspended in the National Capital Region (NCR), Central Luzon (Region III), and Calabarzon (Region IV-A) on Thursday, July 25, due to Super Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon.

The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) announced the suspension to aid in rescue, recovery, relief, and rehabilitation efforts.

Agencies involved in basic and health services, disaster response, and other vital services are exempted from the suspension.

The suspension of work for private companies and offices is at the discretion of their respective heads.

Typhoon Carina had strengthened into a super typhoon on Wednesday afternoon, according to state weather bureau PAGASA.

As of 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, it was spotted 380 kilometers north of Itbayat, Batanes, packing maximum sustained winds of 185 kilometers per hour and up to 230 kph gusts.

Hours prior to this suspension, Metro Manila mayors agreed to place the National Capital Region under a state of calamity as thousands fled to evacuation centers amid flooding in different parts of the country.