The House of Representatives on Monday shifted its personnel to a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement and cancelled its scheduled plenary session due to heavy rains and flooding caused by the southwest monsoon.
House Secretary General Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil issued the advisory Monday morning as severe weather and flooding continued to affect Metro Manila and several areas in Luzon.
“In view of the heavy rainfall and flooding brought about by the southwest monsoon, a work-from-home arrangement shall be implemented in the House of Representatives today, 10 August 2026,” the Secretary General said.
“The Plenary Session scheduled for today is likewise cancelled and shall resume tomorrow, Tuesday, 11 August 2026.”
The WFH setup was implemented as a safety measure to protect House personnel from flooding and dangerous travel conditions brought about by the persistent rains /Elijah Orencia
