AS the government braced for the impact of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name; Fung-Wong) during the weekend, Malacañang has announced the suspension of government work and classes on Monday at all levels in areas to be hit by the weather disturbance.
On Sunday, Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin approved the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council by declaring through Memorandum Circular 106 the work and class suspensions.
The suspension in government work on November 10, 2025 covers the National Capital Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas.
The affected government offices may implement alternate work arrangements to ensure the continuity of their essential functions.
‘Further, classes at all levels in the aforementioned Regions, Regions VI [Western Visayas], Region VII [Central Visayas], and the Negros Island Region are also suspended on 10 and 11 November 2025,’ Bersamin said.
He said local chief executives in areas not included in the aforementioned list may declare localized cancellation or suspension of classes or work or both in government.
The suspension will not cover agencies responsible for basic, vital and health services as well as disaster preparedness and response.
Also exempted from MC 106 are workers in the private sector.
Labor Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma urged private companies to be ‘lenient and understanding in the treatment of employees who are unable to report for work due to weather disturbances like the coming Uwan.’
He said employee safety and health of their employees should be their priority during such natural calamities.
‘Moreover, for those employees who report for work, provision of extra incentives or benefits should be considered and granted,’ Laguesma said.
On Saturday, President Marcos placed concerned government agencies on full alert so they can start preemptive evacuations and ensure their disaster response will be prompt once Super Typhoon Uwan makes landfall.
House suspends sessions
THE House of Representatives has suspended work and its scheduled plenary session on Monday in anticipation of severe weather conditions brought by Uwan.
In an advisory issued by Secretary General Cheloy E. Velicaria-Garafil, the suspension covers all regular office operations and proceedings in the chamber.
However, offices performing essential and critical functions are directed to ensure continuity of their operations during the suspension period.
‘The House leadership remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of all employees,’ it said.
All House personnel were also advised to exercise caution, secure necessary supplies, and stay updated on weather advisories as the typhoon approaches, Garafil said.
The suspension forms part of precautionary measures to avert potential risks from the expected strong rains and winds that Super Typhoon Uwan may bring to Metro Manila and nearby provinces.
Senate reopening put off
THE highly anticipated reopening of session, following a month-long recess that saw a raging controversy over the corruption attending billions in flood-control projects-engulfing lawmakers alongside officials from the Executive Branch, has been aborted by nature.
On Sunday, the Senate leadership declared a suspension of work at the chamber on Monday, the scheduled reopening of legislative sessions, following extreme alerts over the heavy rains, winds and flooding from typhoon Uwan expected to hit huge parts of Luzon, Visayas and Northern Mindanao. Metro Manila was among those expected to be under serious risk.
‘In view of the forecast of heavy rainfall and other potential impacts of Super Typhoon Uwan, Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III has ordered the suspension of work at the Senate tomorrow, 10 November, 2025,’ read the advisory issued by Renato N. Bantug Jr., Senate secretary, on Sunday.