Malacanang announced the suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region and some provinces d on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, due to inclement weather.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin made the announcement following the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 90, suspending classes and government work on the following areas upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) due to the continuous heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

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

Laguna

Negros Occidental

However, agencies responsible for basic, vital and health services, preparedness and response duties must continue their operations to ensure continuity of essential government functions despite the declaration of work suspension.

Meanwhile, non-vital government employees of subject agencies and all other government employees may be engaged under approved alternate work arrangements, subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations.

The memorandum also indicated that the localized cancellation or suspension of classes and/or work in government offices in other regions may be implemented by their respective local chief executives, pursuant to relevant laws, rules and regulations.

The suspension of work for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.