Suspension of Work in Government Offices and of Classes in Public Schools on September 21, 2017, a National Day of Protest
Memorandum Circular No. 26, issued on September 19, 2017, announces the suspension of work in government offices and classes in public schools on September 21, 2017, in light of the President's declaration of a National Day of Protest. This suspension applies to both national and local government entities and public educational institutions, including state universities and colleges. Agencies responsible for essential services, such as health and disaster response, are instructed to provide emergency assistance near protest locations. The decision to suspend operations in private companies and schools is left to the discretion of their respective leaders.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Circular No. 26
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
September 19, 2017
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 26
In view of the Proclamation issued by the President declaring 21 September 2017 as a National Day of Protest, and the expected public rallies, marches, demonstrations, and other mass actions in various parts of the country, work in government offices, both national and local, and classes in public schools at all levels, including state universities and colleges, are hereby suspended on 21 September 2017.
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, such as, but not limited to, the Department of Health, the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the Bureau of Fire Protection, and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, are hereby directed to provide stand-by emergency assistance near protest sites and areas of mass action.
The suspension of work in private companies and classes in private schools in affected areas is left to the sound discretion of their respective heads. ATICcS
Manila, September 19, 2017.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 113, No. 40, p. 7283 on October 2, 2017.
Cite This Law
Suspension of Work in Government Offices and of Classes in Public Schools on September 21, 2017, a National Day of Protest, Memorandum Circular No. 26, Sep 19, 2017 (Philippines)
Suspension of Work in Government Offices and of Classes in Public Schools on September 21, 2017, a National Day of Protest, Memorandum Circular No. 26 (Phil. 2017)
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