Title
Suspension of Gov't Work PM of April 4, 2023
Law
Memorandum Circular No. 16
Decision Date
Mar 31, 2023
A memorandum circular in the Philippines allows government employees to observe regular holidays on 06-07 April 2023, while private companies have the discretion to suspend work on 05 April 2023.

Purpose and coverage of the suspension

  • The suspension is implemented to provide government employees full opportunity to properly observe 06–07 April 2023 regular holidays.
  • The suspension also allows government employees to travel to and from different regions in the country.
  • Work in government offices is suspended on 04 April 2023 starting 12:00 o’clock in the afternoon and continuing onward.

Government agencies required to continue operations

  • Agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services shall continue their operations.
  • Agencies with preparedness/response functions to disasters and calamities shall continue their operations.
  • Agencies performing other vital services shall continue their operations.
  • These continuing agencies must render the necessary services despite the suspension.

Private companies and offices

  • The suspension of work in private companies and private offices is left to the sound discretion of their respective employers.

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