PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has suspended classes in public schools in all levels and work in the government in Metro Manila and Bulacan on August 25 to give way for the opening of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Malacañang announced Wednesday.
Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said that the President, through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, signed on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, Memorandum Circular 27, suspending government work and classes in public schools for the FIBA 2023 opening ceremonies that will take place at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan next Friday.
'Marcos said it is also part of the government's effort to provide full support and assistance to the Philippine Sports Commission in ensuring the safe, orderly, and successful opening ceremonies of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
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