Marcos allows WFH setup for gov’t workers, public schools on Oct. 31

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday allowed the work-from-home arrangement for all government employees and asynchronous classes for public school students on October 31.

“In order to provide government employees full opportunity to properly observe All Saints’ Day on 01 November 2023, and to allow them to travel to and from the different regions in the country, work from home arrangement in government offices shall be implemented, and asynchronous classes in public schools shall be conducted on 31 October 2023,” Memorandum Circular No. 38 stated,

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed the circular by the authority of the President.

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However, Bersamin said that government agencies who are involved in the delivery of basic necessities will still continue with their usual operations and render the necessary services in person.

“A similar arrangement for work in private companies and classes in private schools is left to the discretion of their respective heads,” added the order.