Memorandum Circular No. 159 (1997)

MALACAÑAN PALACE

MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Memorandum Circular No. 159, May 26, 1997 ]

In view of the inclement weather brought about by continuous heavy rains with isolated thunderstorm, all government offices, including government owned and controlled corporations, are hereby suspended effective 8:00 oclock a.m. today. Government agencies performing vital functions shall, however, maintain a skeletal work force to continue their operations.

Government offices shall resume normal services at the start of business hours on 27 May 1997.

This Circular takes effect immediately.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) LUIS C. LIWANAG II

Acting Executive Secretary

Manila, May 26, 1997