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Back to headlinesAugust 13, 2026, 7:00 PM PHT

Public safety · Government advisory

Palace Suspends Work and Classes in NCR and 11 Provinces From 3 PM

Memorandum Circular No. 125 suspended government work and classes in NCR and 11 provinces from 3 p.m. on August 13 because of continued monsoon rain.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 13, 2026, 7:00 PM PHT2 min read
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FMB News editorial visual accompanying the August 13 work-and-class suspension report. It does not depict Malacañang or current weather conditions.FMB News editorial visualLicense details

Why this matters to Filipinos

FMB News connects the verified facts and evidence in this report to the decisions, costs, opportunities, and risks that may affect Filipinos, Philippine communities, and the country.

Editorial standard: Sources are listed below. Verified reporting, attributed claims, uncertainty, and analysis remain distinct.

Verified facts

What happened

Malacañang suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in public and private schools beginning at 3 p.m. Thursday, August 13, under Memorandum Circular No. 125.

The order covered the National Capital Region and the provinces of Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna and Quezon.

Context

Context

The Palace issued the suspension because of continued heavy rainfall associated with the Southwest Monsoon and upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

Agencies providing basic and health services, disaster preparedness and response, and other vital services were directed to continue operations. Work suspension in private companies and offices was left to the discretion of their respective heads.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters

The directive affected government employees, schools, students and families across Metro Manila and a broad part of Luzon. Clearly distinguishing mandatory government and school suspensions from private-employer discretion helps prevent unsafe or unnecessary travel.

What to watch next

What to watch next

The circular applied to Thursday afternoon. Any suspension for Friday, August 14, requires a separate announcement from Malacañang, a local government or the affected institution.

Sources and public record

Philippine Information Agency / Presidential Communications Office: Memorandum Circular No. 125 s. 2026 (August 13, 2026, 3:00 PM PHT)Philippine News Agency: Gov't work, classes in NCR, 10 provinces suspended Thursday afternoon (August 13, 2026, 4:04 PM PHT)