House of Representatives calls off Monday work due to persistent rains

House of Representatives. PHOTO BY EARVIN PERIAS

Work at the House of Representatives was suspended Monday due to the inclement weather brought about by the storm-enhanced southwest monsoon or “habagat.”

The House Press and Public Affairs Bureau (PPAB) announced the work stoppage around 9:00 a.m. The Office of the Speaker also confirmed this but said they would “keep skeletal force to support committee hearings that will proceed.”

While the 3:00 p.m. session was likewise suspended, all other committee hearings will proceed as scheduled according to PPAB. This includes the committee on energy and the committee on games and amusements hearings at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., respectively.

The Senate also suspended its work starting 11 a.m. Monday, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said.

READ: Sotto suspends work at Senate from 11 a.m., August 13

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