MANILA, Philippines — Work at the Senate was cancelled on Thursday in light of the heavy rainfall expected in Metro Manila. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian ordered the suspension of work at the upper chamber, according to an advisory released early Thursday morning. “In view of Memorandum Circular No. 122 issued on 5 August 2026 by the Office of the President… Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian has ordered the suspension of work at the Senate today, Thursday, 6 August 2026,” the advisory signed by Senate Secretary Renato Bantug read. The advisory was referring to Malacañang’s memorandum cancelling government work in Metro Manila and […]...Keep on reading: Senate work cancelled on Thursday amid Tropical Storm Maymay