PALACE SUSPENDS GOV’T WORK ON NOV 10; CLASSES ON NOV 10-11 DUE TO ‘UWAN’

MALACAÑANG has ordered the suspension of work in government offices on Monday, November 10, as well as classes in several regions on November 10 and 11, due to the expected major impacts of Super Typhoon Uwan.

By the authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Circular No. 106, which provided that government work in the National Capital Region (NCR), Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), and in the regions of Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, MIMAROPA, Bicol and Eastern Visayas will be suspended on November 10.

MC 106 indicated that classes at all levels in those regions, including Regions VI, VII, and the Negros Island Region, are suspended for two days.

“Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and in view of the forecasted major impacts that will be brought about by Super Typhoon “Uwan”, work in government offices in the NCR, CAR, and Regions I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V and VIII is hereby suspended on 10 November 2025,” the memorandum circular added.

“Further, classes at all levels in the aforementioned Regions, Region VI (Western Visayas), Region VII (Central Visayas), and the Negros Island Region are also suspended on 10 and 11 November 2025,” MC 106 stated.

The memorandum also provided that government agencies responsible for basic, vital and health services, preparedness and response duties must continue to remain operational.

“To further ensure continuity of essential government functions, all other government agencies in the aforementioned regions may implement alternate work arrangements, as may be necessary, subject to applicable laws, rules and regulations,” the order added.

MC 106 stated that” the localized cancellation or suspension of classes and/or work in government offices in other regions may be implemented by their respective Local Chief Executives, pursuant to relevant laws, rules and regulations.”

The order said the suspension of work in private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.