Palace orders alternative gov’t work in NCR, 17 provinces on Aug. 20

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has directed government offices to implement alternative work arrangements in the National Capital Region and 17 provinces on Thursday, August 20, due to the heavy rainfall associated with the southwest monsoon, or habagat. Memorandum Circular No. 131, issued on Wednesday, covers Metro Manila as well as the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Ilocos