Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Circular No. 25, by the authority of the President, on July 21, Friday.
The suspension of work for private companies and classes in private schools is left to the discretion of their respective heads.
Pagasa reported on the morning of July 22 that Egay may intensify into a severe tropical storm within 24 hours.
MANIBELA announced it would conduct a three-day nationwide transport strike from July 24 to 26.
July 24, 2023, is President Marcos' second SONA.
'WALANG PASOK': Marcos suspends classes, work in NCR on July 24 due to 'Egay', transport strike
Jul 22, 2023 08:15 AM
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the suspension of classes in public schools at all levels and work in government offices on Monday, July 24, 2023, to ensure the public's safety from the effects of Typhoon Egay and to alleviate the effects of the scheduled transport strike.
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Malacañang made the announcement after Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Circular No. 25, by the authority of the President, on July 21, Friday.
"In view of the forecasted inclement weather brought about by Typhoon' Egay' and the scheduled seventy-two (72)-hour transport strike in Metro Manila, work in government offices and classes in public schools at all levels in the National Capital Region are hereby suspended on 24 July 2023," the memorandum read.
However, the memorandum clarified that government agencies involved in delivering basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, or performing other vital services should continue their operations and render the necessary services.
The Executive Secretary also said the suspension of work for private companies and classes in private schools is left to the discretion of their respective heads.
The suspension of classes coincides with the President's second State of the Nation Address (SONA).
On Saturday morning, July 22, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that Tropical Depression Egay had strengthened into a tropical storm as it moved westward over the Philippine Sea.
It said that Egay may intensify into a severe tropical storm within 24 hours. As of 11 a.m. on Saturday, Egay was tracked at 750 kilometers east of Virac, Catanduanes, with maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph) and gustiness of up to 80 kph.
Meanwhile, transport group MANIBELA announced it would conduct a three-day nationwide transport strike from July 24 to 26, but 12 other transport groups oppose the idea.
Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Teofilo Guadiz III said they were ready to apprehend jeepney units that will join the strike.