Malacañang has suspended work in government offices and classes in all levels in Metro Manila from 12 noon Tuesday onwards due to Typhoon Tisoy (international name Kammuri).
This, as the Palace issued Memorandum Circular No. 73, which was signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.
However, agencies that deals with the delivery of basic and health services and preparedness/response to disasters and calamities will continue with their operations and render the necessary services.
The suspension of work for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads, the circular reads.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo also confirmed that work in the Executive Department has also been suspended.
“Government work is suspended starting at 12 noon today (Tuesday),” Panelo said in a message to reporters.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Tisoy made landfall early Tuesday
morning in Sorsogon, and is moving west at a speed of 25 kilometers per hour (kph).
The typhoon slightly weakened after hitting land and is now heading Batangas-northern Oriental Mindoro area.
It is now packing maximum sustained winds of up to 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 205 kph.
As of 11 a.m., the latest forecast said Tisoy’s eye was last seen in the vicinity of east of Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. PNA
