Marcos suspends gov’t work, classes in public schools in some areas until Aug. 24

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a suspension of work and classes in all levels today until tomorrow, for all government offices and public schools in NCR, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Zambales and Bataan due to Severe Tropical Storm Florita.

 The heavy rains pose possible risks to the general public based on the recommendations of the Office of Civil Defense. 

The same course of action for private schools and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads