Classes, government work suspended today due to Nando

MANILA, Philippines, September 22 ------ Classes and government work have been suspended today in Metro Manila and nearby provinces due to Super Typhoon Nando (international name Ragasa), according to Malacañang. Covered by the order are Metro Manila, Abra, Antique, Apayao, Bataan, Batanes, Batangas, Benguet, Bulacan, Cagayan, Cavite, Ifugao, locos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Isabela, Kalinga, La Union, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Palawan, Romblon, Rizal, Tarlac and Zambales.

The move to cancel work in government and classes in the said areas was upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council based on Memorandum Circular 97, issued on Sunday night. The memo, however, said agencies responsible for basic, vital and health services, preparedness and response duties must continue to remain operational to ensure continuity of essential government functions.

Source: philstar.com