MANILA (UPDATE) - Malacañang on Thursday announced the suspension of work in all government offices in Metro Manila due to inclement weather.

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Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the suspension of government work will be effective 1 p.m.

Abella said classes in all levels in public schools have also been suspended.

Private schools may suspend classes at their discretion, Abella added.

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The House of Representatives earlier suspended work at 12 noon.

Work in all courts in the National Capital Judicial Region has also been suspended by the Supreme Court starting 1 p.m.

For courts in other affected areas, the Executive Judge may exercise discretion according to the SC.

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The Palace suspended government work and classes amid the continuous rain brought by tropical storm “Gorio” and the enhanced southwest monsoon (habagat).