Palace suspends government offices in Metro Manila

Malacañang declared Friday the suspension of government offices in the National Capital Region due to typhoon 'Egay' (international codename: Sepat).

Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye said, "On the recommendation of the Office of Civil Defense, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita has authorized the suspension of government offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) starting at 1 p.m. today."

However, he added that not covered by the suspension of government offices are frontline agencies performing health, relief and protective services.

The typhoon has maintained its strength as it continued moving northwest towards Batanes-Taiwan area, according to the weather bureau Friday.