Classes in all levels in public school and work in government offices on Monday, Sept. 26, have been suspended due to super typhoon Karding.
This after President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. approved the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) for the suspension of work and classes.
The suspension covers the National Capital Region and provinces in Regions I, II, CAR, III, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Bicol, excluding frontline agencies providing emergency response.
"I have received and approved the recommendation of NDRRMC to suspend classes and work as specified in their letter," Marcos said in his Facebook post on Sunday, Sept. 25.
"The Palace will issue a memorandum circular stating the same before the end of the day," he added.
It was noted that the recommended suspension aims to prevent any untoward incidents and to ensure the safety of the public.
Marcos also said he is in “constant communication” with key Cabinet members to prepare for the onslaught of super typhoon Karding.
He has also ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA), which he handles in a concurrent capacity, to take necessary steps in preparing the areas which are along the track of the typhoon.
The typhoon, according to DA, may affect over 1.7 million hectares of rice and corn crops in Luzon.