MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has tasked concerned government agencies to announce suspension of classes and work due to bad weather as early as possible.
According to the Chief Executive, he wants the suspension of class and work to be announced the night before so the public could make the necessary adjustments.
“We will try to give the bulletin as early as possible for work and school tomorrow” President Marcos said in an interview at the Malacañang Palace on Monday.
“Ang instruction ko sa kanila kung maaari bago tayo matulog alam na natin kung may pasok bukas o hindi para makapag-adjust naman ‘yung mga tao,” he added.
On Monday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin only announced the suspension of classes and government work in the National Capital Region (NCR) on early morning.
Meanwhile, President Marcos also assured the public that the government is monitoring the situation amid the onslaught of Tropical Storm Enteng.
According to Marcos, the government is prepared for the possible aftermath of the tropical storm. He said concerned agencies also follow the standard operating procedures amid the bad weather.
“So that’s what we are watching now and we’re prepared for the aftermath of all of this, and as usual nag-forward placement na tayo ng mga pangangailangan, we will just have to wait for the weather to see what it will do,” Marcos said.
“Hopefully umiwas sa atin but even if it does not, we have all the elements in place to support our people na magiging… mahihirapan dahil dito sa naging Bagyong Enteng,” he added.
State weather agency PAGASA said Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 is still raised over nine areas in Luzon as Enteng is seen to make landfall over Isabela or Cagayan on Monday afternoon or evening./PN
