Scope and Coverage
- Applies to industries, factories, plants, public and private offices, schools at all levels, and commercial establishments in the Metropolitan Manila area.
- Geographical coverage includes Cities of Pasay, Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan; Municipalities of Las Piñas, Parañaque, Makati, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Marikina, Malabon, Navotas (province of Rizal); Municipality of Valenzuela (province of Bulacan).
- Effective starting June 18, 1973, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- Enforced during national emergency or until otherwise ordered by the President or authorized representative.
Defined Staggered Working Hours
- Industries, Factories, Plants:
- One shift: 5:00/6:00 A.M. to 2:00/3:00 P.M.
- Two shifts:
- First Shift: 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
- Second Shift: 2:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
- Three shifts:
- First Shift: 6:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
- Second Shift: 2:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
- Third Shift: 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.
- Public and Private Offices:
- First Shift: 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
- Second Shift: 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
- Workforce to be split equally between shifts.
- Public and Private Schools:
- Morning Classes: 7:00/8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon
- Afternoon Classes: 1:00 P.M. to 4:00/5:00 P.M.
- Evening Classes: 4:00/5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
- Commercial Establishments: 10:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Implementation and Enforcement
- Heads of government instrumentalities and private agencies responsible for prescribing regulations for effective compliance.
- Agencies must furnish enforcement authorities with revised work schedules.
- The Secretary of Labor oversees enforcement for the private sector.
- The Executive Secretary oversees enforcement for government offices.
- Both officials required to report periodically on implementation.
Exceptions to Application
- Military, government relief and rehabilitation operations.
- Public and private markets, food terminals, supermarkets, groceries, food stalls, and restaurants.
- Slaughterhouses.
- Hospitals, medical and dental clinics, drug stores.
- Banking institutions governed by Presidential Decree No. 71.
- Public transportation utilities, media, communications, and security agencies.
- Fire departments and law enforcement agencies.
- Amusement places.
- Churches, cemeteries, funeral parlors, and related establishments.
Repeal and Modification
- All laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this General Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effective Date and Duration
- Effective date: June 18, 1973.
- Applies except on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
- To remain in effect during the national emergency or until further notice by the President or authorized representative.