Title
Staggered Work Hours in Metro Manila
Law
General Order No. 30
Decision Date
Jun 13, 1973
General Order No. 30, issued in 1973, implemented staggered working hours in Metropolitan Manila to improve traffic management, with exemptions for certain establishments, and was enforced by the Secretary of Labor and the Executive Secretary until the end of the national emergency.

Questions (GENERAL ORDER NO. 30)

It prescribes staggered working hours to improve traffic management and ensure the smooth movement of people, goods, and services while better utilizing limited road capacity and related resources.

5:00/6:00 A.M. to 2:00/3:00 P.M.

First Shift: 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.; Second Shift: 2:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.

First Shift: 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.; Second Shift: 2:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.; Third Shift: 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.

First Shift: 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.; Second Shift: 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Morning Classes: 7:00/8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon; Afternoon Classes: 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M./5:00 P.M.; Evening Classes: 4:00/5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.

Yes. For public and private offices, it requires that the shifts be so established that half of the workforce is on the first shift and the other half is on the next shift.

It does not apply to: military and other government agency or relief/rehabilitation operations; public/private markets, food terminals, supermarkets, groceries, food stalls, restaurants and other eating places, slaughterhouses; hospitals, medical/dental clinics and drug stores; banking institutions covered by Presidential Decree No. 71; public transport utilities, media communications and security agencies; fire departments and all law enforcement agencies; amusement places; and churches, cemeteries, funeral parlors and related establishments.

It took effect June 18, 1973, except on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

It is enforced in: the Cities of Pasay, Manila, Quezon City and Caloocan; the municipalities of Las Piñas, Parañaque, Makati, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Marikina, Malabon and Navotas in Rizal; and the Municipality of Valenzuela in Bulacan.

For the duration of the national emergency or until otherwise ordered by the President or by a duly designated representative.

The Secretary of Labor enforces insofar as the private sector is concerned, while the Executive Secretary enforces for government offices. Both must submit periodic reports on implementation.

It repeals and/or modifies any inconsistent laws, executive orders, rules, regulations, or parts thereof.


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