Palace suspends gov't work, public school classes on Holy Wednesday, Mar. 28, 2018

Government offices and state-run schools would only be open for half a day on Wednesday to allow employees to prepare for the Lenten break, Malacañang said Tuesday.

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea issued Memorandum Circular 43 declaring that work in government offices, including state corporations and local government units, and classes in all public schools are suspended beginning noon Wednesday.

“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 circular stated.

The Palace left to the heads of the judiciary legislature, independent offices of the government, and private sector to decide on the work suspension.

Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio had already ordered the half-day suspension of work for courts nationwide on Wednesday. —ALG, GMA News