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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 140, August 17, 2007 ]

Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) and in view of the continuing inclement weather brought about by Typhoon "Egay", work in government offices in the National Capital Region is hereby suspended on Friday, August 17, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. onwards.

However, those agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital public services shall continue with their operations and render the necessary services.1âшphi1

This Circular shall take effect immediately.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary

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