Classes, work suspended in Metro Manila, Regions 3, 4A due to Typhoon Carina

Several areas in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces suspended classes on Wednesday, July 24, due to heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon or habagat.

The Southwest Monsoon is being intensified by Typhoon Carina, leading to forecasts of moderate to intense rainfall over western Luzon from Tuesday through Thursday, according to PAGASA.

Malacañang announced on Wednesday afternoon the suspension of work in government offices and classes covering all levels in Regions 3, 4A, and National Capital Region for Thursday, July 25.

Specifically, Malabon City, the City of Manila (including state universities and colleges), San Juan City, Mandaluyong City, Caloocan City, Las Piñas City, Navotas, Muntinlupa, Baguio City, Laguna, Batangas, Bulakan (Bulacan), Magsingal (Ilocos Sur), Morong (Rizal), Binangonan (Rizal), and Tanay (Rizal) have suspended all levels of education.

Malacañang also exempted agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic services, health services, disaster preparedness/response, and other vital services from the suspension.