President Ferdinand Marcos Jr declared a suspension of work and classes in all levels Tuesday until Wednesday for government offices and public schools due to Severe Tropical Storm ''Florita'', Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said Tuesday.

''The heavy rains pose possible risks to the general public based on the recommendations of the Office of Civil Defense,'' said Cruz-Angeles.

''The same course of action for private schools and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads,'' she added. DMS