Suspension of Work in Government Offices and Classes in Metro Manila on Dec. 3, 2019 Due to Typhoon Tisoy
Memorandum Circular No. 73, issued on December 3, 2019, suspends work in government offices and classes in all schools in Metro Manila starting at 12:00 noon due to Typhoon Tisoy. Essential services, including health and disaster response, must continue operations. Private companies have the discretion to decide on work suspension. The circular is effective immediately and was published in the Official Gazette on December 16, 2019.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Circular No. 73
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 3, 2019
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 73
Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and in view of the continuing inclement weather brought about by Typhoon Tisoy, work in government offices and classes in schools (public and private) at all levels in Metro Manila, are hereby suspended effective 12:00 noon today, 03 December 2019.
However, those agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue with their operations and render the necessary services.
The suspension of work for private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their respective heads.
This Circular shall take effect immediately.
Manila, December 3, 2019.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 115, No. 50, p. 13735 on December 16, 2019.
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Suspension of Work in Government Offices and Classes in Metro Manila on Dec. 3, 2019 Due to Typhoon Tisoy, Memorandum Circular No. 73, Dec 3, 2019 (Philippines)
Suspension of Work in Government Offices and Classes in Metro Manila on Dec. 3, 2019 Due to Typhoon Tisoy, Memorandum Circular No. 73 (Phil. 2019)
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