Suspension of Work in Certain Areas in Connection with the Philippine Hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit
Memorandum Circular No. 18, issued on April 21, 2017, outlines the suspension of work in government and private sectors in various areas of Metro Manila in connection with the Philippine hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit from April 24 to April 30, 2017. Specific locations, such as the PICC and CCP Complexes in Pasay City, have designated suspension dates, while other areas may determine their own schedules based on local assessments. Essential government services, particularly those related to security, health, and ASEAN activities, are required to remain operational. Additionally, classes in educational institutions in Metro Manila are suspended on April 28, 2017, with local discretion for April 27. The Circular is effective immediately.
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- What is Suspension of Work in Certain Areas in Connection with the Philippine Hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit about?
- Memorandum Circular No. 18, issued on April 21, 2017, outlines the suspension of work in government and private sectors in various areas of Metro Manila in connection with the Philippine hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit from April 24 to April 30, 2017. Specific locations, such as the PICC and CCP Complexes in Pasay City, have designated suspension dates, while other areas may determine their own schedules based on local assessments. Essential government services, particularly those related to security, health, and ASEAN activities, are required to remain operational. Additionally, classes in educational institutions in Metro Manila are suspended on April 28, 2017, with local discretion for April 27. The Circular is effective immediately.
- What type of law is Memorandum Circular No. 18?
- Suspension of Work in Certain Areas in Connection with the Philippine Hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit (Memorandum Circular No. 18) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Suspension of Work in Certain Areas in Connection with the Philippine Hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit enacted?
- Suspension of Work in Certain Areas in Connection with the Philippine Hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit (Memorandum Circular No. 18) was enacted on Apr 21, 2017.
- What is the citation for Suspension of Work in Certain Areas in Connection with the Philippine Hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit?
- Suspension of Work in Certain Areas in Connection with the Philippine Hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit, Memorandum Circular No. 18, Apr 21, 2017 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Circular No. 18
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 21, 2017
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 18
Upon the recommendation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017 National Organizing Council — Office of the Director-General for Operations and the Metro Manila Development Authority, work in the government and private sectors in the following areas on the dates indicated below is hereby suspended in view of the activities directly connected with the Philippine hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit:
|
Area/Locality |
Sector |
Date |
|
PICC Complex, Pasay City |
Government |
24-30 April 2017 |
|
CCP Complex, Pasay City |
Government |
28-30 April 2017 |
|
Cities of Pasay, Makati and Manila |
Government |
27 April 2017 |
|
Metro Manila |
Government and Private |
28 April 2017 |
To ensure uninterrupted delivery of public service, transactions with front line government offices, located inside the PICC and CCP Complex, may be processed in other business and/or satellite offices of said agencies.
Government agencies involved in the delivery of basic services, including security and safety, health, and emergency preparedness, and those directly involved in the conduct of various ASEAN meetings and related activities, shall remain open and perform their normal functions.
The suspension of work in the private sector and in places other than those indicated above is left to the discretion of their respective local government units and/or employers based on their assessment of the scheduled activities from 24-30 April 2017, and the security and traffic management plan which shall be implemented on the said dates.
Further, classes in public and private educational institutions at all levels in Metro Manila are also suspended on 28 April 2017, while the suspension of classes in the cities of Pasay, Makati and Manila on 27 April 2017 shall be left to the discretion of their respective heads.
This Circular shall take effect immediately.
Manila, Philippines, April 21, 2017.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 113, No. 18, p. 3259 on May 1, 2017.
Cite This Law
Suspension of Work in Certain Areas in Connection with the Philippine Hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit, Memorandum Circular No. 18, Apr 21, 2017 (Philippines)
Suspension of Work in Certain Areas in Connection with the Philippine Hosting of the 30th ASEAN Summit, Memorandum Circular No. 18 (Phil. 2017)
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