Marcos has ordered the suspension of government work starting at 3 p.m. on September 23

 President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced the suspension of government work from 3 p.m. onwards on September 23 in recognition of "Family Week," observed during the last week of September, and "Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga" Day, celebrated on the fourth Monday of September.

The announcement was made through Memorandum Circular No. 64, which was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on September 12.

The memorandum stated, “In accordance with Proclamation No. 60 (s. 1992), which designated the last week of September as Family Week, and Proclamation No. 326 (s. 2012), which established the fourth Monday of September as ‘Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga’ Day, government work in the Executive branch will be suspended starting at 3:00 p.m. on September 23, 2024.”

However, agencies responsible for basic and health services, disaster response, and other essential functions are not included in this suspension.

The order also urged all government employees in the Executive branch to actively participate in and support Family Week activities organized by the National Committee on the Filipino Family.

The memorandum also encouraged the suspension of work in other branches of government, independent commissions or bodies, and the private sector, to give Filipino families the chance to fully celebrate the 32nd National Family Week.