EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 102

Legal Type: Executive Order
Date of Issuance: March 20, 1946
Authority: Issued by President Sergio Osmeña under Section 564 of the Revised Administrative Code.

Provision: The office hours for all government bureaus and offices, including provincial and municipal governments and chartered cities, are reduced during a specified period.
New Office Hours:
- From April 1 to June 15, 1946, office hours are set to five continuous hours, specifically from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Exemption:
- All offices located in the City of Baguio are exempt from the reduction in office hours.

Provision: The Order does not mandate the reduction of office hours for heads of departments, bureaus, or offices.
Discretion: Heads are given the discretion to decide on the reduction of working hours based on service requirements.

Geographical Scope:
- Applies to all government offices nationwide, with specific exemption for Baguio City.
Duration of Implementation:
- Effective from April 1 to June 15, 1946.

Reduced Hours: All government offices (except Baguio) will operate from 8 AM to 1 PM during the hot season of 1946.
Exemption: Baguio City offices are not affected by this order.
Discretion for Heads: Heads of offices may choose not to reduce hours based on operational needs, maintaining flexibility in service delivery.
Legal Foundation: The order is grounded in the Revised Administrative Code, emphasizing the authority of the executive to manage office hours during specific conditions.