Title
Fixing Office Hours During Hot Season EO 292
Law
Executive Order No. 292
Decision Date
Mar 26, 1958
Carlos P. Garcia establishes reduced office hours from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM for all government entities from April 1 to June 15, 1958, to mitigate the effects of the hot season, with discretion left to department heads regarding implementation.
A

Specified Office Hours During Hot Season

  • Office hours set from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
  • Reduction aims to address working conditions during the hot season.

Exceptions to the Order

  • Offices located in the City of Baguio are exempted, regardless of being national, provincial, or municipal.

Discretion of Department Heads

  • Heads of departments, bureaus, or offices are not mandated to implement the reduced hours.
  • They may choose to maintain regular office hours based on service requirements.
  • The reduction in hours should not result in decreased workload or diminished service volume.

Legal Basis and Authority

  • Issued pursuant to section 564 of the Revised Administrative Code, as amended by Republic Act No. 1880.
  • Signed by the President of the Philippines and promulgated in Manila on March 26, 1958.

Purpose and Policy Consideration

  • Intended to adapt government operations to climatic conditions without compromising service delivery.

Procedural Aspect

  • The order sets a fixed schedule for a defined period, providing clarity on working hours during the specified dates.

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