Palace declares half-day work suspension

April 17, 2019

Malacanang on Wednesday declared a half-day work suspension in government offices to give them opportunity to observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

In a memorandum circular released to reporters, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea announced the declaration of suspension of work.

“To provide government employees full opportunity to properly observe 18-19 April, 2019, regular holiday, and to allow them to travel to and from the different regions in the country, work in government offices on 17

April 2019 is hereby suspended from 12 o’ clock in the afternoon onwards,” Medialdea said.

He said agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/ response to disaster and calamities, and performance of other vital services will continue with their operations and render the necessary services.

Medialdea added suspension of work in private companies and offices is left to the discretion of their employers. Ella Dionisio/DMS