House of Representatives sessions suspended due to 'Ruby'

MANILA, Philippines - Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. on Monday suspended the regular session of the House of Representatives due to the bad weather.

In a statement from the Speaker's Office, Deputy Secretary General Grace Andres said Monday's session has been cancelled due to Typhoon "Ruby," which is expected to affect Metro Manila tonight.

"However, in view of important measures that have to be considered in plenary beginning tomorrow (December 9), please be informed that the House will hold sessions until Friday this week," Andres said.