Suspension of Work in NCR Government Offices on April 23, 2019
Memorandum Circular No. 61, issued on April 23, 2019, suspends work in government offices within the National Capital Region (NCR) due to recommendations from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to alleviate pressure on public transport. Local officials are instructed to assess damages in their areas and ensure public safety. Essential agencies responsible for health services and disaster response are exempt from this suspension and must continue operations. The decision regarding work suspension in private companies is left to the discretion of employers. This circular took immediate effect and was published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Circular No. 61
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 23, 2019
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 61
Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and in order to ease up the load on the public transport system, work in the government offices within the National Capital Region (NCR) is hereby suspended on 23 April 2019. Governors and city mayors of affected provinces and cities, respectively, are hereby directed to assess the damage sustained by their respective localities and to take the necessary measures to ensure public safety.
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 in private companies and offices is left to the sound discretion of their respective employers.
This Circular shall take effect immediately. DETACa
Manila, April 23, 2019.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 115, No. 21, p. 5249 on May 27, 2019.
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Suspension of Work in NCR Government Offices on April 23, 2019, Memorandum Circular No. 61, Apr 23, 2019 (Philippines)
Suspension of Work in NCR Government Offices on April 23, 2019, Memorandum Circular No. 61 (Phil. 2019)
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