Palace suspends work in gov’t offices, classes in NCR, 16 provinces due to enhanced habagat, LPA

August 28, 2026

By ABOGADO.COM.PH Staff

Malacañang has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in public and private schools in Metro Manila and 16 provinces starting 1 pm of Friday, August 28 due to the expected further enhancement of the southwest monsoon by a low pressure area that entered the Philippine area of responsibility.

This was according to Memorandum Circular 132, issued by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

The suspension covers the following areas:

• Metro Manila
• Abra
• Benguet
• Ilocos Sur
• La Union
• Pangasinan
• Bataan
• Bulacan
• Nueva Ecija
• Pampanga
• Tarlac
• Zambales
• Batangas
• Cavite
• Rizal
• Oriental Mindoro, and
• Occidental Mindoro

Government agencies providing basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other vital services shall continue opetations.

Local chief executives may also suspend classes and/or work in government offices in their respective areas.

Meanwhile in the private sector, the suspension of work or adoption of alternative work arrangements will be left to management.

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