SUSPENSION OF WORK IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND CLASSES AT ALL LEVELS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION AND THE PROVINCE OF ABRA, BENGUET, ILOCOS SUR, LA…

Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, and in anticipation of the further enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon by the Low-Pressure Area that entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility, work in government offices and classes at all levels in public and private schools in the National Capital Region and the province of Abra, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales, Batangas, Cavite, Rizal, Oriental Mindoro, and Occidental Mindoro, are hereby suspended on 28 August 2026, at 1:00 in the afternoon.

Agencies involved in the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services.

Further thereto, the localized cancellation or suspension of classes and/or work in government offices in other areas may be implemented by their respective Local Chief Executives, pursuant to relevant laws, rules and regulations.

The suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements in the private sector shall be left to the discretion of management.

This Circular shall take effect immediately.

Manila, 28 August 2026

By authority of the President:

(SGD.) RALPH G. RECTO
Acting Executive Secretary