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Malacañang suspends gov't work, classes in NCR, Regions 3, 4-A on July 25

Published Jul 24, 2024 10:10 am

At A Glance

  • The suspension was made "in view of the continuous rainfall brought about by the Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon 'Carina,' and to aid in the rescue, recovery, relief, and rehabilitation efforts of the government and the private sector."

As Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon continue to bring heavy rains in different parts of the country, Malacañang has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR), Central Luzon (Region III), and Calabarzon (Region IV-A).

4Flood situation at Taft and UN Ave in Manila as of nine in the morning of Tuesday, July 24, 2024. (Noel B. Pabalate).jpg
(Noel Pabalate/Manila Bulletin)

The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon, July 24.

The suspension was made "in view of the continuous rainfall brought about by the Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon 'Carina,' and to aid in the rescue, recovery, relief, and rehabilitation efforts of the government and the private sector."

However, agencies involved in delivering basic and health services, preparing or responding to disasters and calamities, and performing other vital services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services.

The suspension of work for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.

On Wednesday, President Marcos said he was satisfied with the government's response to the effects of Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon.

He directed the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) to focus on critical areas.

"I think the response is okay. We just have to keep it up," he said.

"You (DSWD) work with the OCD so that you can focus your attention on those areas that we will have to service that are presently isolated," he added.

"Importante yun kasi 'yang mga 'yan hindi na kumain ng ilang araw, eh. So, as soon as possible dapat naka-ready na yung ipapasaok natin because we know that they are the priority— critical ang situation na 'yan (This is important because they have not eaten for days. So as soon as possible, we have to be ready to come in because they are our priority. These are critical situations)," he continued.

President Marcos likewise assured those outside evacuation centers that they would get the help they needed.

The President said that they would visit the affected areas during the weekend should the forecast that the typhoon would have exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by that time hold up.

On early Wednesday, Marcos directed government agencies to swiftly assist those affected by Typhoon Carina and the enhanced southwest monsoon as they continue to cause heavy rains and strong winds in Metro Manila and many other parts of the country.

According to the President, the government has provided P43.15 million in assistance to over 770,000 individuals affected by the southwest monsoon in Visayas and Mindanao over the past week.

As of Wednesday morning, the government has P2.88 billion worth of prepositioned aid and close to 4,500 personnel on standby for search, rescue, and retrieval operations.

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