Upon the recommendation of the Department of Science and Technology and the PAG-ASA and in view of the continuing inclement weather brought about by heavy rains, work in government offices in the National Capital Region is hereby suspended today, 24 June 2011 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.

This Circular shall take effect immediately.

	By Authority of the President:
	(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.
	Executive Secretary