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#WalangPasok: No Classes and Gov’t Work in Manila on January 9, 2020 (Thursday)

#WalangPasok: Class Suspensions in Manila Due To Traslacion 2020

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Suspends Classes and Work in Government Offices on January 9, 2020, (Thursday) in Manila City

No Classes and Work in Manila on January 9, 2020

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No Classes and Work in Manila on January 9, 2020

Manila, Philippines – Classes in public and private schools, as well as work in city government offices in Manila, is suspended on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Mayor Isko Moreno ordered the suspension to give way to the “Traslacion” of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9.

According to the Mayor’s office, those who work in the peace and order, public services, traffic enforcement, disaster and risk reduction management, health and sanitation are exempted from work suspension.

2020 Feast of the Black Nazarene Procession
2020 Feast of the Black Nazarene Procession – Walang Pasok

The suspension of classes and work on Manila Government offices also aims to provide safety and convenience to the students and government employees.

During the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, an average of 1.5 million people are taking part in the Traslacion – one of the World’s biggest religious gatherings.

#WalangPasok: January 9, 2020 in Manila
#WalangPasok: January 9, 2020, Huwebes in Manila

According to Mayor Moreno, the suspension of classes covers all levels in all educational institutions in the nation’s capital.

Classes, work in city government offices suspended in Manila on Nov. 9 2020
Classes, work in city government offices suspended in Manila on Nov. 9 2020

The Mayor also added that the suspension of work in national government offices that are based in the City of Manila as well as private corporate offices “is left to the discretion of their heads.”

Meanwhile, the officials of the Quiapo Church or the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene had warned the public to prioritize safety during the traditional Black Nazarene procession.

See also: Feast of the Black Nazarene Procession Route 2020, Traffic Advisory and More

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Written by Melo Villareal

Melo Villareal is the Online Publisher of Outoftownblog.com. He is an Accountant by profession who left the corporate world at the age of 23 to explore his beautiful country and the rest of the world. Today, Melo works as a part-time Social Media Manager for local and international clients. His full-time work focuses on discovering interesting culture, explore different cuisines and take memorable photos from local and international destinations he's visiting.

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