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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Memorandum Circular No. 61, July 5, 2000 ]

In view of the continuous heavy rains and the flooding of the streets in Metro Manila today caused by tropical depressions “Ditang” and “Edeng”, work in all government offices, including government owned and controlled corporations, is hereby suspended effective 12:01 P.M. today. Government agencies performing vital functions shall, however, maintain a skeletal work force to ensure delivery of services and continuity of their operations.

All services shall resume at the start of the regular working hours tomorrow, 6 July 2000.1âшphi1

This Circular shall take effect immediately.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) RONALDO B. ZAMORA
Executive Secretary

Manila, 5 July 2000

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