By Liza Soriano
MANILA — The Philippine Senate’s working hours were shortened this Tuesday (09 Jan 2024) in observance of the Traslacion 2024.
In a letter addressed to the media, Senate Secretary Renato Bantug conveyed that, as per Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri’s directive, the working hours for the day would conclude at 2 pm.
According to the letter, “Committee hearings, technical working groups, and other meetings may proceed or continue. The assigned staff for these hearings or meetings shall continue to assist unless directed otherwise by the chairperson.”
It further specified, “The Office of the Sergeant-At-Arms and personnel from the Maintenance and General Services Bureau, who follow a shifting schedule, are not included in the shortened working hours.”
Every January 9, the Feast of the Black Nazarene is commemorated.
(el Amigo/MNM)
