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Public safety · Government · Education

Palace Orders WFH and Alternative Learning in Three Provinces for August 11

Malacañang ordered work-from-home arrangements for government offices and alternative learning modes in Zambales, Bataan and Occidental Mindoro on August 11 because of continued monsoon rain.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 11, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT2 min read
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Verified facts

What happened

Malacañang ordered government offices in Zambales, Bataan and Occidental Mindoro to use work-from-home arrangements on Tuesday, August 11, because of continued heavy rain from the southwest monsoon.

Memorandum Circular No. 124 also directed schools in the three provinces to adopt alternative learning modes. The directive was signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

Context

Context

The verified national directive covered the three provinces. The City of Manila and other local governments issued their own class and work advisories, which were separate from the nationwide Palace order.

Government agencies responsible for health services, disaster response and other essential functions were expected to maintain the personnel needed for continuous operations.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters to Filipinos

The arrangement was intended to reduce travel during hazardous weather while allowing government services and school activities to continue through remote or alternative modes.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Residents should follow later advisories from their provincial and local governments because local conditions can lead to separate suspensions, evacuation orders or changes in work and school arrangements.

Sources and public record

Philippine Information Agency: Memorandum Circular No. 124 (August 11, 2026)ABS-CBN News: #WalangPasok: Classes, gov’t work to shift online in Zambales, Bataan and Occ. Mindoro Aug. 11 due to habagat (Updated August 10, 2026, 11:34 PM PHT)