Classes, Government Work Suspended in NCR, Luzon Provinces on July 23 — Palace

The Philippine government has announced a widespread suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels across the National Capital Region (NCR) and a significant number of provinces for Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

This declaration, made by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Tuesday, aims to ensure public safety amid continuous heavy rainfall brought by the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as habagat.

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Issued through Memorandum Circular No. 90, the suspension was a direct recommendation from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), citing the persistent inclement weather conditions.

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The extensive list of provinces affected by the suspension includes:

National Capital Region (NCR)

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

Despite the widespread suspension, Executive Secretary Bersamin clarified that government agencies responsible for basic, vital, and health services, as well as those involved in preparedness and response duties, are mandated to continue their operations. This ensures the uninterrupted delivery of essential public services, particularly crucial during weather-related emergencies.

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Furthermore, non-vital government employees of the affected agencies and all other government employees may be authorized to implement approved alternate work arrangements, provided these adhere to existing laws, rules, and regulations.

The memorandum also empowers local chief executives in other regions to implement localized cancellations or suspensions of classes and/or government work, based on their respective localized assessments and pursuant to relevant laws and regulations.

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For private companies and offices, the decision regarding the suspension of work remains at the discretion of their respective heads.

The continuous heavy rainfall is part of a persistent habagat surge, which has already led to flood and landslide warnings across various parts of Luzon, as reported by PAGASA earlier this week. The preemptive suspension aims to minimize risks and ensure the safety of the public.

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