Office Hours in Government Bureaus EO No. 31

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 31: Office Hours in Government Bureaus EO No. 31

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Title Supreme Court: Office Hours in Government Bureaus EO No. 31

Law: Executive Order No. 31

Decision Date: Jun 20, 2023

Executive Order No. 31, issued on March 8, 1945, establishes the prescribed office hours for all bureaus and offices in the Philippine government, allowing the head of any department, bureau, or office to extend office hours and require overtime work when necessary, repealing the provisions stated in Executive Order No. 384.

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Authority and Legal Basis

The order is issued by the President of the Philippines, Sergio Osmeña.
It is grounded on the powers conferred by law and specifically pursuant to Section 562 of the Revised Administrative Code.

Provisions for Extensions and Overtime

Department, Bureau, or Office heads may extend working hours when public service demands it.
Heads may require employees to work overtime on regular workdays and holidays.

Repeal and Effectivity

This Executive Order repeals Executive Order No. 384 dated December 16, 1941.
The new office hours take effect retroactively from March 6, 1945.

Context and Formalities

The order acknowledges the existing emergency (historical context: post-World War II period).
The document is signed by the President and the Secretary to the President, confirming its authority and issuance date (March 8, 1945) in Manila.

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