Malacañang issued a memorandum circular (MC), suspending work in government offices under the Executive branch from 3 p.m. onwards on 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,” MC No. 64 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.
But, the suspension does not cover 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.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed the order on September 12 and take effect immediately.IMT
