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Classes, Gov't Work Suspended in NCR, 22 Areas Due to Tropical Storm Maymay
Classes and government work at all levels were suspended in Metro Manila and 22 provinces on August 6 due to the effects of Tropical Storm Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon. Authorities stated that agencies providing basic and health services, and disaster response will continue operations.
MANILA, Philippines (5th update, 11:49 p.m.) — Malacañang on Wednesday night suspended classes at all levels and government work in Metro Manila and 22 provinces on Thursday, August 6, due to the continuing effects of Tropical Storm Maymay (international name: Kujira) and the enhanced southwest monsoon. Under Memorandum Circular No. 122, government work and classes at all levels are suspended in the following areas: Malacañang said agencies providing basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other essential services will continue to operate. As of 10 p.m., state weather bureau PAGASA said Maymay accelerated as it moved closer to the Ilocos Sur–Ilocos Norte area. The tropical storm was expected to make landfall later Wednesday night or early Thursday. Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals Nos. 1 and 2 remain in effect over parts of Northern and Central Luzon.
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