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<p>MANILA — Malacanang has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in public and private schools in Metro Manila and 16 provinces starting 1 p.m. Friday, August 28 due to inclement weather.</p><p>Under Memorandum Circular No. 132, issued by  Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the suspension covers the following areas. </p><ul><li>NCR </li><li>Abra </li><li>Benguet </li><li>Ilocos Sur </li><li>La Union </li><li>Pangasinan</li><li>Bataan</li><li>Bulacan </li><li>Nueva Ecija </li><li>Pampanga </li><li>Tarlac </li><li>Zambales </li><li>Batangas</li><li>Cavite </li><li>Rizal </li><li>Oriental Mindoro </li><li>Occidental Mindoro</li></ul><div> </div><p>Government agencies providing basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other vital services will continue to operate. </p><p>Local chief executives may also suspend classes or work in government offices in their respective areas. </p><p>In the private sector, the suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements will be left to management. </p><p>The southwest monsoon enhanced by a low-pressure area is expected to bring rains in vast swaths of the country on Friday, the state weather bureau earlier said. </p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div>

<p>Malacanang has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in public and private schools in Metro Manila and 16 provinces starting 1 p.m. Friday, August 28 due to inclement weather.</p>

Malacanang has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in public and private schools in Metro Manila and 16 provinces starting 1 p.m. Friday, August 28 due to inclement weather.

Afternoon classes, gov't work suspended in Metro Manila, 16 provinces on Aug. 28

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Afternoon classes, gov't work suspended in Metro Manila, 16 provinces on Aug. 28

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Published August 28, 2026 01:03 PM PHT

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