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MANILA, Philippines - As of 8 a.m. today, August 8, there will be a plenary session at 3 p.m. this afternoon, according to an advisory sent by the Office of the Senate Secretary to media outfits.
 
Senate employees who cannot report for work due to the bad weather will be excused.
 
Cancellation of scheduled committee hearings will be at the discretion of the committee chairmen.
 
Work for those in the office of the senators will be at the discretion of their principals.

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