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Marcos suspends work, classes due to TS Florita
FILE: President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. (Photo: Office of the President/Facebook)
MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has suspended classes at all levels and work in government agencies in some parts of Luzon on Tuesday and Wednesday due to severe tropical storm Florita (international name: Ma-on), Malacañang announced Tuesday.
In a statement, the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) said class and work suspension effective 1 p.m. Tuesday will be in place in Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Zambales, and Bataan.
However, the suspension excludes frontline agencies that are providing emergency services.
The Supreme Court likewise announced work suspension in the Regional Trial Court of Binangonan; and Metropolitan Trial Courts in Angono and Cardona, all in Rizal province, by 2 p.m.
Meanwhile, the OPS said the suspension of classes and work in private schools and offices will be left to the discretion of their respective heads.
“Sa pribadong sektor, base yun sa diskresyon ng employers, pero rekomendado na isususpinde na rin (In the private sector, it will be based on the discretion of employers but the recommendation is to also suspend classes and work),” Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said in a Palace press briefing.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council earlier recommended the suspension of classes to prevent untoward incidents and ensure the safety of the general public.
Citing the Office of Civil Defense, the OPS said heavy rains pose possible risks to the general public.
“Florita” made landfall over Maconacon, Isabela at 10:30 am. Tuesday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.
The weather disturbance will continue moving generally northwestward and is forecast to traverse the northern portion of Isabela and mainland Cagayan.
Afterwards, “Florita” will emerge over the Babuyan Channel tonight.
On the forecast track, the tropical storm may exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday morning.
Authorities earlier urged persons living in areas identified as highly susceptible to hazards to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.
The public is also encouraged to monitor heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information issued by their respective PAGASA Regional Services Divisions.
As of 11 a.m. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 was up over the northern portion of Ilocos Norte (Pagudpud, Dumalneg, Adams, Bangui, Burgos), Apayao; southern portion of Babuyan Islands (Camiguin, Fuga, and, Dalupiri Islands); mainland Cagayan; and northeastern portion of Isabela (Palanan, Divilacan, Maconacon, San Pablo, Tumauini, Cabagan, Santa Maria, Santo Tomas, Delfin Albano, Ilagan City, San Mariano). (With a report from Benjamin Pulta/PNA)
Genelyn Villafuerte
August 23, 2022 at 10:29 PM
Yeah it is necessary to suspend the classes of both private and public schools for the safety of the students. Also we need all to be careful for the typhoon, prepare important things, listen or read the updates of the typhoon.
Cecille Moreno
August 24, 2022 at 10:29 PM
Safety is always first,and thats a good move for the president to do so.Only,maybe announcements such as this can be done at an earlier time so the kids won’t have to wake up early and get ready for school.
Dianne L.
August 25, 2022 at 8:08 PM
Good Job Mr. President that you close classes because of this typhoon that brought high intensity rains and flood. This will ensure safety specially for our sons out there. It is necessary and a right decisions, health and safety first before anyone else.
Gia Lou
August 25, 2022 at 8:31 PM
Ang kaligtasan ay dapat palaging mauna, kaya ang pangulo ay gumawa ng isang matalinong pagpili sa pamamagitan ng paggawa nito. Marahil ang mga anunsyo na tulad nito ay maaaring gawin nang mas maaga upang maiwasan ang mga bata na gumising ng maaga at maghanda para sa paaralan.