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Members of the House of Representatives attend the opening of the second regular session of the 20th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on July 27, 2026. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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Vivienne Gulla

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178597814943020260727-house-of-representatives-20th-congress-JC3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Members of the House of Representatives attend the opening of the second regular session of the 20th Congress at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on July 27, 2026. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The House of Representatives suspended work on Thursday due to <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2026/8/6/maymay-makes-landfall-over-ilocos-sur-may-weaken-while-crossing-northern-luzon-0729">tropical storm Maymay</a> and the southwest monsoon. </p><p>The advisory was issued by House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil. </p><p>“Pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 122 issued by the Office of the President on 05 August 2026, suspending work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region and several provinces due to continued heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm Maymay and the Southwest Monsoon, work in the House of Representatives is likewise suspended on Thursday, 06 August 2026,” the advisory stated. </p><p>“In line with the directive, offices performing essential functions are expected to ensure the continued delivery of critical services,” it added. </p><p>“The House leadership remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of all employees. All personnel are advised to take necessary precautions, stay safe, and prepare essential supplies during this period,” the advisory noted. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2026/8/6/maymay-makes-landfall-over-ilocos-sur-may-weaken-while-crossing-northern-luzon-0729">Maymay makes landfall over Ilocos Sur, may weaken while crossing Northern Luzon </a></div><p>For more weather updates, visit the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/calamity-hub">ABS-CBN Calamity Hub.</a></p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x_aSXj16tKw?&amp;pp=0gcJCaMLAYcqIYzv&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The House of Representatives suspended work on Thursday due to tropical storm Maymay and the southwest monsoon.</p>

The House of Representatives suspended work on Thursday due to tropical storm Maymay and the southwest monsoon.

House suspends work on Aug. 6 due to Maymay, Habagat

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House suspends work on Aug. 6 due to Maymay, Habagat

Vivienne Gulla,

ABS-CBN News

Published August 06, 2026 09:05 AM PHT

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