Government Office Hours Regulation EO No. 72

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Government Office Hours Regulation EO No. 72

Law: Executive Order No. 72

Decision Date: Nov 9, 1945

President Sergio Osmeña establishes standardized office hours for all government offices in the Philippines, excluding holidays, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with continuous hours on Saturdays, repealing a previous executive order.

Law Summary

Saturday Office Hours

On Saturdays, office hours shall be continuous from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM without interruption.

Authority to Extend Working Hours

The Head of any government Department, Bureau, or Office has the authority to extend office hours beyond the prescribed times if the public service interest requires.
Such extension may apply to any or all employees under the department’s jurisdiction.
The same authority extends to requiring overtime work not only on regular workdays but also on holidays.

Repeal of Previous Executive Order

This Executive Order expressly repeals Executive Order No. 31 dated March 8, 1945.

Effectivity and Legal Basis

The order takes effect immediately upon its promulgation.
It is issued pursuant to the powers vested by law and under Section 63 of the Revised Administrative Code.
The setting of office hours aligns with the official Standard Time provided in Commonwealth Act No. 91.

Formal Execution

The Order was signed by the President of the Philippines, Sergio Osmeña, on November 9, 1945, at Washington, D.C., acting for Manila, Philippines.
The Secretary to the President, Jose S. Reyes, also countersigned the document.

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