President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday ordered all concerned government agencies to closely monitor the movement of Tropical Storm Enteng to issue early advisories on class and work suspensions.

Tropical Storm Enteng is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds until Tuesday.

“We will try to give the bulletin as early as possible for work and school tomorrow (Tuesday),” President Marcos said on the sidelines of the opening of the 2024 National Peace Consciousness Month and the Commemoration of the 28th Anniversary of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement with the Moro National Liberation Front at Malacañan Palace on Monday.

“Ang instruction ko sa kanila, kung maaari bago tayo matulog, alam na natin kung may pasok bukas o hindi para makapag-adjust naman ‘yung mga tao,” the Chief Exeuctive added when asked on the government’s preparations as Tropical Storm Enteng brought flooding in several parts of the Philippines.

The Office of the Executive Secretary issued an advisory on Monday, suspending classes in public schools and work in government offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) “in view of the inclement weather brought about by Tropical Storm Enteng.”

President Marcos emphasized the importance of issuing early advisories to avoid causing inconvenience to the public during inclement weather conditions. He also stated that local government units (LGUs) should make their own decisions for their respective areas of responsibility.

PND