Marcos grants Remulla request to announce class, work suspensions: DILG
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Marcos grants Remulla request to announce class, work suspensions: DILG
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 22, 2025 02:06 PM PHT
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) personnel showcase works and products made by persons deprived of liberty during a livelihood exhibit at the Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2025. Various events were organized to mark the occasion, highlighting the agency’s accomplishments and ongoing efforts in jail management, rehabilitation programs, and public service. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) personnel showcase works and products made by persons deprived of liberty during a livelihood exhibit at the Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2025. Various events were organized to mark the occasion, highlighting the agency’s accomplishments and ongoing efforts in jail management, rehabilitation programs, and public service. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Malacañang has authorized Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) chief Jonvic Remulla to announce class and work suspensions "during inclement weather and disasters," the agency said Tuesday.
MANILA — Malacañang has authorized Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) chief Jonvic Remulla to announce class and work suspensions "during inclement weather and disasters," the agency said Tuesday.
In a statement, the DILG cited Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez's confirmation that Remulla was authorized by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to "make announcements on behalf of the Cabinet and the Palace in times of national emergencies."
In a statement, the DILG cited Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez's confirmation that Remulla was authorized by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to "make announcements on behalf of the Cabinet and the Palace in times of national emergencies."
Earlier this month, Remulla said he had sought Marcos' approval for him to declare class suspensions earlier during tropical cyclones, citing his gubernatorial experience in handling them.
Earlier this month, Remulla said he had sought Marcos' approval for him to declare class suspensions earlier during tropical cyclones, citing his gubernatorial experience in handling them.
“Mas madaling mag-coordinate kung galing sa amin ang suspension ng classes,” Remulla said on July 2.
“Mas madaling mag-coordinate kung galing sa amin ang suspension ng classes,” Remulla said on July 2.
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The power to suspend classes primarily lies with local chief executives and the Department of Education, depending on the severity of the situation and location.
The power to suspend classes primarily lies with local chief executives and the Department of Education, depending on the severity of the situation and location.
The DILG said the Department of Education and local government units could still issue their own suspension declarations based on conditions in their areas.
The DILG said the Department of Education and local government units could still issue their own suspension declarations based on conditions in their areas.
"As NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council) Vice Chairperson for Disaster Preparedness, Remulla assured the public that announcements will be made at least a night before—consistent with his practice during his time as Cavite governor," the DILG said.
"As NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council) Vice Chairperson for Disaster Preparedness, Remulla assured the public that announcements will be made at least a night before—consistent with his practice during his time as Cavite governor," the DILG said.
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