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MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang suspended government work and public school classes at all levels in Metro Manila and several other regions of Luzon on Friday following Typhoon Ulysses.
In a statement on Thursday, presidential spokesman Harry Roque announced the suspension of work in all government offices and classes in public schools of all levels in Regions I, II, III, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, Cordillera Administrative Region and National Capital Region. on the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
Government agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparation / response to disasters and calamities, and / or the performance of other vital services will continue their operations and provide the necessary services, said Roque.
“We leave the suspension of the work of private companies, offices and schools at the discretion of their respective bosses,” he added.
In addition, the Palace asked the public to continue to periodically monitor weather warnings and government announcements.
Typhoon Ulysses caused severe flooding in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon that some officials say is comparable to Ondoy’s onslaught in September 2009.
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