Work in government offices, including government-owned and-controlled corporations and local government units, and classes in all public schools, state universities and colleges, are hereby suspended on Wednesday, 28 March 2018, starting at 12:00 o'clock noon, to enable government workers to prepare for the observance of Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

However, those government agencies whose functions involve law enforcement, response action to disasters and calamities, and/or performance of other vital services shall make available stand-by services/arrangements to meet any contingencies.

The suspension of work in other branches of government and independent bodies, as well as in private companies and offices, is left to the sound discretion of their respective administrators.

 

 

Manila, 27 March 2018