Manila — In a move aimed at facilitating the observation of All Saints’ Day, Malacañang has authorized a work-from-home (WFH) set-up for government employees and asynchronous classes for public schools on October 31, 2023.
According to a news release by Philippines News Agency, by the authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Memorandum Circular 38 (MC 38) outlines that this arrangement will provide government employees the ‘full opportunity to properly observe All Saints’ Day on November 1, 2023, and allow them to travel to and from different regions in the country.’
However, government agencies responsible for the delivery of essential services such as basic and health services, disaster preparedness or response will continue their operations in person.
MC 38 also states that the arrangement for work in private companies and classes in private schools is left to the discretion of their respective heads.
This comes after President Marcos Jr. declared October 30 as a special non-working day to enable Filipinos to participate in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. In addition to this, November 1 and 2 have also been declared as holidays for the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, respectively, enabling Filipinos to enjoy a long weekend.