Due to the adverse weather conditions brought by Tropical Depression Dante and other low-pressure areas (LPA) within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has suspended work and classes tomorrow, July 23, 2025.
Below is the list of areas where work and class suspensions have been declared by the DILG:
1. Ilocos Norte
2. Ilocos Sur
3. Abra
4. La Union
5. Benguet
6. Pangasinan
7. Tarlac
8. Nueva Ecija
9. Zambales
10. Bulacan
11. Bataan
12. NCR
13. Laguna
14. Rizal
15. Batangas
16. Quezon
17. Marinduque
18. Camarines Sur
19. Albay
20. Catanduanes
21. Sorsogon
22. Masbate
23. Romblon
24. Oriental Mindoro
25. Occidental Mindoro
26. Palawan
27. Antique
28. Negros occidental
29. Guimaras
30. Cavite
31. Pampanga
In relation to this announcement, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla clarified that employees in the private sector should refer to their respective companies regarding work suspension.
Earlier, Malacañang authorized Secretary Remulla to declare the suspension of classes and government work in times of severe weather or disaster.
According to Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez, Remulla is now empowered to issue key announcements on behalf of the Cabinet and Malacañang during national emergencies. This move marks a proactive step in disaster response, with Remulla committing to issue advisories at least a day in advance—consistent with the protocols he followed during his time as governor of Cavite.
While Secretary Remulla holds the authority to declare suspensions, both the Department of Education and local government units may still issue separate announcements based on local conditions.
