MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 38

: The main purpose is to provide government employees the full opportunity to properly observe All Saints’ Day on 01 November 2023 and to facilitate their travel across regions by implementing a work from home arrangement on 31 October 2023.
: It is implemented on 31 October 2023.
: Government agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue their usual operations and render necessary services in person.
: No, the implementation of work from home arrangements in private companies and synchronous classes in private schools is left to the discretion of their respective heads.
: Synchronous classes refer to real-time, live classes conducted via online platforms where teachers and students participate simultaneously.
: Synchronous classes in public schools shall be conducted on 31 October 2023.
: No, it only mandates government agencies; the private sector's adoption of the same arrangements is voluntary and at the discretion of their management.
: It is related to All Saints’ Day observed on 01 November 2023.
: The circular took effect immediately upon its release on 27 October 2023.