Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 06)
The suspension was recommended by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDDRMC).
Work in government offices and classes in public schools were suspended on 26 September 2022.
The National Capital Region, and the provinces in Regions I, II, III, IV-A (CALABARZON), IV-B (MIMAROPA), V, and the Cordillera Administrative Region were affected.
No, the suspension for private companies, offices, and schools is left to the discretion of their respective heads.
Agencies involved in delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and those performing other vital services must continue operations.
The suspension is based on the recommendation of the NDDRMC due to the continuing inclement weather brought about by Super Typhoon Karding, as authorized by the President through the Senior Deputy Executive Secretary.
The suspension applies to government offices and classes in public schools at all levels in the specified regions.
This Memorandum Circular does not specify penalties for non-compliance.
The Circular took effect immediately upon issuance on 25 September 2022.