LGUs, Malacañang advise class suspensions for today September 19, 2014 (Friday) | #WalangPasok

Manila, Philippines - Some local government units (LGUs) and Malacañang Palace through Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa announced class suspensions for today, September 19, 2014 (Friday) due to inclement weather situation as Typhoon 'Mario' brings heavy rains and floods. The advisories were released through social media Friday morning.

According to PAGASA on its latest update, Typhoon Mario has intensified and slowed down as it moves towards North Luzon. At 4:00 am today, Tropical Storm “MARIO” was estimated based on all available data at 212 km East of Casiguran, Aurora (16.1°N, 121.1°E). With maximum winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 22 kph.

READ: PAGASA Typhoon Mario weather update (September 19, 2014)

PAGASA weather bulletin as of 5:00AM

Signal No. 2: Cagayan including Calayan and Babuyan Group of Islands, Isabela, Kalinga, Apayao, Mt. Province, Abra and Ilocos Norte

Signal No. 1: Aurora, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Batanes Group of Islands


Here's the updated list of class suspensions for Friday, September 19, 2014 due to Typhoon Mario #MarioPH (refresh page for the updates):

METRO MANILA

• Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace.
• For the private sector, the discretion to suspend work lies with the individual companies and employers. Malacañang urges employers to consider the circumstances of their employees brought about by the effects of Tropical Storm Mario.
• CALOOCAN, LAS PIÑAS, MAKATI, MALABON, MANDALUYONG, MANILA, MARIKINA, MUNTINLUPA, NAVOTAS, PARAÑAQUE, PASAY, PASIG, QUEZON CITY, SAN JUAN, TAGUIG, VALENZUELA, PATEROS 

CALABARZON (Region 4-A)

• Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace.
• CAVITE: All levels, public and private
• LAGUNA: All levels, public and private
• BATANGAS: All levels, public and private
• RIZAL: All levels, public and private; Work in government offices except those in emergency, rescue, disaster response and relief operations
• QUEZON including POLILIO ISLAND: All levels, public and private

OTHER CITIES AND PROVINCES

• ABRA: Pre-school to high school
• APAYAO: Pre-school to high school
• BULACAN: Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace
• CAGAYAN: Pre-school to high school
• CAMARINES NORTE: Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace
• CAMARINES SUR: Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace
• ILOCOS NORTE: Pre-school to high school
• ILOCOS SUR: Pre-school
• ISABELA: Pre-school to high school
• KALINGA: Pre-school to high school
• MARINDUQUE: Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace
• NUEVA ECIJA: Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace
• OCCIDENTAL MINDORO: Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace
• ORIENTAL MINDORO: Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace
• PANGASINAN: Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace
• TARLAC: Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace
• ZAMBALES: Classes in all levels, public and private, and work in government offices except those in as per Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, Malacañan Palace

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

• HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: Committee hearings and work in all offices
• SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES: Budget hearing
• SUPREME COURT: All court work in Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan (areas under Red Rainfall Alert)