Due to the expected high number of participants in the mass gathering.
On Friday, January 10, the Office of the President, through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, announced the suspension of classes at all levels and work in government offices in the cities of Manila and Pasay on Monday, January 13, 2025.
According to the memorandum, this is “[in] view of the numerous participants” expected to travel to and within these cities for the ‘National Rally for Peace’ organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC).
“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 services shall continue their operations and render the necessary services,” it clarified.
As for work in the private sector, the discretion is left to their respective heads.
Meanwhile, in its own advisory, Quezon City said that it will be ordering the shift alternative learning modalities on Monday in all public preschool to senior high schools in the city.
Likewise, QC has suspended government work, with the exception of those responsible for emergency response.
