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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – Malacañang has ordered the suspension of work in all government offices as well as classes in all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) and areas under Typhoon Signal 2 on Wednesday, July 16.
“Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and in view of the inclement weather brought about by Typhoon “Glenda,” work in government offices and classes in all levels, both public and private, in the National Capital Region and in areas under Typhoon Signal 2 are hereby suspended tomorrow, 16 July 2014.”
Memorandum Circular No. 67, signed by Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, excempted “agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital public services,” all of whom will continue operations to render the necessary services.
In a tweet Tuesday night, July 15, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) also announced the suspension of the number coding system for vehicles on Wednesday.
This, after the eye of Typhoon Glenda (Rammasun) struck Legazpi City, Albay early evening Tuesday. At least 3 Bicol provinces have been put under a state of calamity – Albay, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur.
As of Tuesday night, three local fishermen have already been listed as missing off the island of Catanduanes.
Metro Manila and 13 other areas are now under storm signal Public Storm Warning Signal No 3. The eye of Typhoon Glenda was located over Manila Bay at 8 am Wednesday. (READ: Glenda changes course, batters south Luzon)
The Supreme Court also suspended work in all Metro Manila courts on July 16, while giving discretion to Executive Judges in courts outside NCR. Filing of bar applications is extended until Thursday, July 17.
The Department of Foreign Affairs, meanwhile, suspended consular operations in DFA Aseana and other satellite offices in Metro Manila. – with reports from Agence France-Presse/Rappler.com
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