Bongbong Marcos suspends classes, gov’t work in Metro Manila, Luzon provinces due to ‘Florita’

Because of the heavy rain being brought by #FloritaPH, flooding marked the opening of classes at the Libertad National High School in Abulug, Cagayan, prompting officials to suspend classes this afternoon. /PHOTO Abraham Acosta

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. suspended classes in public schools and work in government offices in Metro Manila and several provinces in Luzon until Wednesday, August 24, due to Severe Tropical Storm “Florita.”

The Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) made the announcement Tuesday following the recommendation of the Office of Civil Defense.

A scene in San Francisco High School near North Edsa during class dismissal at noon today. Photo courtesy of Mario Boniol

“The President has declared a suspension of work and classes in all levels today until tomorrow, for all government offices and public shools in NCR, Cavite, Lagina, Rizal, Bulacan, Zambales and Bataan, due to Severe Tropical Storm Florita,” the Palace said in a statement.

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

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

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