Palace Orders Half-Day Work in Government Offices for National Family Week

Malacañang has ordered the suspension of work in government offices starting at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 28. This move aims to provide government employees and their families an opportunity to observe the 34th National Family Week. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Thursday that the directive includes all national government agencies and instrumentalities under them. National Family Week is observed to strengthen family ties and raise awareness about the importance of family. The half-day work suspension is intended to encourage government employees to cherish time with their families and participate in community activities. In the Philippines, family is considered a cornerstone of society, and the government actively promotes policies that support family values to foster well-being and social harmony. The decision is expected to contribute to improving the work-life balance of government employees, allowing them more time for family bonding and participation in activities related to Family Week. Source: Inquirer NewsInfo