Malacañang on Thursday suspended government work on December 26, 2017 and January 2, 2018. This was contained in Memorandum Circular No. 37 signed on December 13 by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, by authority of President Rodrigo Duterte. ADVERTISEMENT“Further to Proclamation Nos. “However, those agencies whose function involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of other vital services shall continue with their operations and render the necessary services,” it added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 14, 2017 05:51 UTC