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Filipino Times
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Filipino Times
Palace suspends classes, gov't work in NCR and 34 provinces due to Habagat
Malacañang announced that government offices and classes at all levels in Metro Manila and 34 provinces will be suspended on Wednesday, July 23, due to continuous heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin issued Memorandum Circular No. 90 upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The suspension covers the following provinces: Pangasinan, Zambales, Tarlac, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Quezon, Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Masbate, Sorsogon, Albay, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Palawan, Antique, Aklan, Capiz, Iloilo, Guimaras, Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, and Laguna. Agencies providing vital services—including health, preparedness, and emergency response—will continue operations to ensure the delivery of essential functions. Non-vital personnel may adopt alternative work arrangements in line with existing regulations.
GMA Network
6 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
LIST: Classes, gov't work suspended in 37 provinces on Wednesday, July 23, 2025
In light of the continuous heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon, or habagat, the Office of the President has issued Memorandum Circular No. 90, suspending government work and classes at all levels in several parts of the country on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The suspension was made upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Areas with Class and Government Work Suspensions on July 23, 2025: NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION Metro Manila ILOCOS REGION Ilocos Norte Ilocos Sur La Union Pangasinan CAGAYAN VALLEY Nueva Vizcaya CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION Abra Benguet Ifugao Mountain Province CENTRAL LUZON Bataan Bulacan Pampanga Tarlac Zambales Nueva Ecija CALABARZON Batangas Cavite Laguna Quezon Rizal MIMAROPA Marinduque Occidental Mindoro Oriental Mindoro Palawan Romblon BICOL REGION Albay Camarines Sur Catanduanes Masbate Sorsogon WESTERN VISAYAS Aklan Antique Capiz Guimaras Iloilo Negroc Occidental Meanwhile, vital agencies involved in disaster response, health, and essential services will remain operational. Private companies may choose whether to suspend work, at the discretion of their respective management. Local government units in other regions not listed may issue their own suspension orders as needed. The directive takes immediate effect and was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, by authority of the President.
Arab Times
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Arab Times
Philippines braces for more rains, severe flooding
MANILA, July 22, (Xinhua): The Philippines has been bracing for heavy rainfall as two low-pressure areas may develop into tropical depressions within the next 24 hours, the state-run weather bureau, PAGASA, said Tuesday. It warned that the prevailing southwest monsoon will continue to bring torrential rains and thunderstorms to various areas, which would cause more flooding, landslides, and other weather-related hazards. On Tuesday, Metro Manila and its adjoining areas remain under a "red" rainfall warning, PAGASA's highest alert level for rainfall, which indicates "serious" flooding is expected in some areas. Due to the downpour of rain, the country's Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin ordered the suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels on Tuesday in Metro Manila and several other provinces. In Metro Manila, knee-deep floodwaters led commuters to wade through streets in search of rides, while motorists navigated submerged roads to return home. Government vehicles have been deployed to assist stranded individuals. Social media has been inundated with images and footage of evacuations late Monday, showing trash floating through inundated communities. The inclement weather has already had fatal consequences. In a situational report issued on Tuesday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that a total of 362,465 families, or 1,266,322 people, were affected nationwide by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Wipha. Wipha exited the Philippines on Saturday, but its aftermath and the intensified monsoon have caused floods and landslides in various regions, resulting in six deaths, five injuries, and six missing people, said the NDRRMC. So far, more than 1,500 houses have been damaged, and 173 road sections and 11 bridges have been affected across the archipelago, the agency said. Estimated agricultural losses have surpassed 54 million pesos (about 947,000 U.S. dollars), the NDRRMC said.
Hans India
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Hans India
Philippines braces for more rains, severe flooding
Manila: The Philippines has been bracing for heavy rainfall as two low-pressure areas may develop into tropical depressions within the next 24 hours, the state-run weather bureau said on Tuesday. Weather bureau PAGASA warned that the prevailing southwest monsoon will continue to bring torrential rains and thunderstorms to various areas, which would cause more flooding, landslides, and other weather-related hazards. On Tuesday, Metro Manila and its adjoining areas remain under a "red" rainfall warning, PAGASA's highest alert level for rainfall, which indicates "serious" flooding is expected in some areas. Due to the downpour of rain, the country's Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin ordered the suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels on Tuesday in Metro Manila and several other provinces. In Metro Manila, knee-deep floodwaters led commuters to wade through streets in search of rides, while motorists navigated submerged roads to return home. Government vehicles have been deployed to assist stranded individuals. Social media has been inundated with images and footage of evacuations late Monday, showing trash floating through inundated communities. The inclement weather has already had fatal consequences. In a situational report issued on Tuesday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported that a total of 362,465 families, or 1,266,322 people, were affected nationwide by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon Wipha. Wipha exited the Philippines on Saturday, but its aftermath and the intensified monsoon have caused floods and landslides in various regions, resulting in six deaths, five injuries, and six missing people, said the NDRRMC. So far, more than 1,500 houses have been damaged, and 173 road sections and 11 bridges have been affected across the archipelago, Xinhua news agency reported. Estimated agricultural losses have surpassed 54 million pesos (about $947,000), the NDRRMC said. According to Philippine authorities, three Filipinos were dead and over 300,000 individuals had been affected by Typhoon Wipha.
GMA Network
9 hours ago
- Climate
- GMA Network
Dingdong Dantes is the lead in NDRRMC's important video on essential flood recovery checklist
Dingdong Dantes stars in an important video of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) about essential flood recovery checklist. On Facebook, the NDRRMC reshared the video it first published in June, starring the Kapuso Primetime King talking about the three things to check at home before going back to normal. Check your outlets. Before attempting to use electricity, make sure that there are no wet cables or wires submerged in water to prevent electrical hazards such as short circuits. Check your surroundings. Aside from your home's interior, make time to check your surroundings as well for stagnant or accumulated water that can potentially be a breeding ground for mosquitoes, such as plant pots, old tires, or any other containers. This is to prevent the spread of dengue or other mosquito-borne diseases. Check yourself and your family. Last but not least, check yourself and your family's health. If needed, consult a health center or your doctor immediately in case anyone is feeling unwell. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon are contending with heavy rains brought by Habagat, shortly after Tropical Cyclone Crising's devastation. Some areas in Luzon have experienced flooding, while more than 500 flood incidents have been reported in Metro Manila. According to the NDRRMC, six people were reported dead due to Tropical Cyclone Crising, Habagat, and the low-pressure area (LPA). The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Asia (PETA) has already called for pet owners to include animals in disaster plans during typhoon season. Earlier Tuesday, state weather bureau PAGASA said heavy rains will continue to drench parts of the country due to the habagat and the trough of the LPA. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority also issued an advisory the affected roads. As of 10am Tuesday, July 22, PAGASA is monitoring three LPAs in and outside of PAR. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
