PALACE SHORTENS GOV’T WORK HOURS ON SEPT 23 FOR FAMILY WEEK OBSERVANCE

MALACA ÑANG on Wednesday issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 64  suspending work in government offices under the Executive branch from 3 p.m. onwards on Monday, September 23, in observance of National Family Week.

“This Office also encourages all government workers in the Executive branch to fully support the programs and activities relative to the observance of Family Week, as organized by the National Committee on the Filipino Family,” the MC stated.

“The suspension of work in other branches of government, independent commissions or bodies, and private sector is also encouraged, so as to afford all Filipino families the full opportunity to celebrate the 32nd National Family Week,” it added.

The suspension, however, excludes agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness and response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services, as they shall continue their operations and render the necessary services.

MC 64 is in accordance with Proclamations No. 60 (s. 1992) and No. 326 (s. 2012), which designate the last week of September as Family Week and the fourth Monday of September as “Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga” Day, respectively.

MC 64 was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin on the 12th of September and shall take effect immediately.