MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang has ordered government offices and schools in 13 areas to adopt alternative work and learning arrangements on Friday due to continued rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or habagat. The directive covers the National Capital Region, Zambales, Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon and Occidental Mindoro.
