Palace suspends work, classes in NCR, 6 provinces on Wednesday afternoon

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang suspended government work and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region, Abra, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Benguet, Pangasinan and Zambales on Wednesday afternoon. This is due to continuous heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Maymay and the enhanced Southwest Monsoon. The suspension took effect at 3 p.m. on August 5,