Manila Bulletin
'Carina' shuts down House for 2nd straight day
Both the Senate and the House of Representatives suspended their work on Wednesday, July 24, due to Typhoon Carina and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon.
Senate President Francis Escudero cited deep flooding and forecasts of heavy rains in Metro Manila and surrounding areas as reasons for the suspension.
Senate sessions are set to resume on Monday, July 29, at 3 p.m.
The House of Representatives also suspended its plenary sessions and committee hearings on Wednesday, July 24.
Work in the House of Representatives was also suspended for part of Tuesday, July 23, due to inclement weather.
Malacañang announced the suspension of government work and classes in all levels within the National Capital Region due to heavy rains.
As of 5 a.m. on Wednesday, PAGASA issued a red rainfall warning in Metro Manila, Rizal, and Bataan, indicating serious floods in low-lying areas.
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