MANILA, Philippines — After debunking posts online that Malacañang on Monday suspended government work and face-to-face classes, the palace issued a memorandum directing government offices and schools in public and private schools in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 12 other provinces to shift to alternative work arrangements.
Memorandum Circular No. 127 orders alternative work arrangements for government offices and alternative learning modes for schools starting from 12 noon onwards in NCR, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, and Occidental Mindoro due to the heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon or habagat.
The memorandum also noted that unless directed by local chief executives, alternative learning modes for classes at all levels in both public and private schools will be implemented in the covered areas.
The implementation of alternative work arrangements or work suspensions in private companies is left to the discretion of their respective management.
