EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 72

: The official office hours are from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM from Mondays to Fridays, excluding holidays.
: On Saturdays, the hours of office shall be continuous from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
: The Head of any Department, Bureau, or Office may extend daily office hours and require overtime work for employees under their supervision when public service interests so require.
: Yes, employees may be required to do overtime work on holidays as well as on regular workdays if demanded by the public service needs.
: It repeals Executive Order No. 31, dated March 8, 1945.
: The standard time used is as provided in Commonwealth Act No. 91.
: It took effect upon its promulgation on November 9, 1945.
: The President was in the United States at the time, and the order was made there for implementation in the City of Manila, Philippines.
: The Order was also signed by Jose S. Reyes, Secretary to the President.