Prov’l gov’t suspends work effective 12 noon Monday

The Negros Occidental provincial government suspended work effective 12 noon Monday due to inclement weather brought about by typhoon Enteng.

Acting Provincial Administrator Atty. Alberto Nellas. Jr., by the authority of Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, ordered the suspension.

Work in all provincial offices shall be suspended effective September 2, 2024, 12:00 noon onwards. However, those who are vital and essential services (e.g. hospital, security and emergency personnel) shall continue to be on duty as scheduled, the memorandum stated.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Emergency Operations Center declared a Blue Alert to strengthen monitoring with the Southwest Monsoon being enhanced by Storm Enteng.

Under the blue alert status, all DRRMO personnel and equipment are on standby for emergency.*