MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the suspension of government work and classes on Monday, Sept. 26, due to Typhoon Karding, Malacañang announced Sunday.
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said the President has approved the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to suspend work and classes.
“The President has approved the recommendation of the NDRRMC for the suspension of work and classes due to Typhoon Karding,” she said in a statement.
Signal No. 5 has been raised over parts of Quezon province as Karding continued to intensify on Sunday.
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In its letter to the President, NDRRMC said intense “heavy to intense torrential rainfall” is anticipated due to Karding, which is expected to make landfall on Sunday night in the vicinity of some areas in Quezon and Aurora.