Metro Manila, Philippines – Malacañang suspended classes and work in government offices in a number of areas on Friday, Sept. 26, to brace for the impact of Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi).
In a memorandum circular released on Thursday, the Palace said government work is suspended tomorrow in Metro Manila, Biliran, Samar Island, Masbate, Romblon, and Sorsogon.
It directed agencies responsible for basic, vital and health services, preparedness and response duties to remain operational.
Meanwhile, here are the areas with classes suspended at all levels:
Metro Manila
Central Luzon
Bataan
Calabarzon
Cavite
Laguna
Batangas
Rizal
Quezon
Mimaropa
Marinduque
Oriental Mindoro
Romblon
Bicol Region
Albay
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Catanduanes
Masbate
Sorsogon
Western Visayas
Aklan
Antique
Capiz
Guimaras
Iloilo
Eastern Visayas
Biliran
Eastern Samar
Leyte
Northern Samar
Samar
Negros Island Region
Negros Occidental
The weather bureau has raised storm alerts in parts of the country.
It said “Opong” was 225 kilometers east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar as of 4 p.m.
