Law Summary

Reduction of Office Hours

• Legal Principle/Provision: This Executive Order mandates a reduction in office hours for all government entities in the Philippines during a specified period due to the hot season.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Office hours" refers to the operational hours of government bureaus and offices.
• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
  • Office hours for all government bureaus and offices are to be set from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • The reduced hours apply from April 1 to June 15, 1949, inclusive.
• Penalties, Liabilities, or Consequences:
  • There are no explicit penalties detailed for non-compliance; however, adherence is implied as part of the executive directive.

Exemptions

• Legal Principle/Provision: The order specifies exemptions to its applicability.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Offices in the City of Baguio" refers to all national, provincial, or municipal offices located in Baguio City.
• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
  • The provisions of this Order do not apply to any offices within the City of Baguio.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • The exemption is effective during the same period as the reduced hours—April 1 to June 15, 1949.

Discretionary Authority

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Order provides discretion to department heads regarding the application of reduced hours.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Head of any department, bureau, or office" refers to the leading official responsible for the management of government entities.
• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
  • Heads of departments may choose whether to adhere to the reduced hours based on service needs.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • This discretionary authority is valid throughout the duration of the reduced office hours.

Execution of the Order

• Legal Principle/Provision: The Order is formally executed by the President and the Executive Secretary.
• Key Definitions Introduced:
  • "Done at the City of Manila" indicates the location of the issuance of the Order.
• Important Requirements or Procedures Outlined:
  • The Order must be officially signed by the President and the Executive Secretary to take effect.
• Relevant Timeframes:
  • The Order is dated March 19, 1949, marking its official issuance.

Key Takeaways

• The Executive Order No. 207 reduces government office hours to five continuous hours daily from April 1 to June 15, 1949, for most government entities in the Philippines.
• Exemptions are granted for all offices located in the City of Baguio.
• Department heads retain the discretion to maintain regular office hours if deemed necessary for service requirements.
• The Order has been formally executed by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary.