THE House of Representatives will shift to a work-from-home (WFH) arrangement Tuesday due to inclement weather, while its plenary session and committee meetings will proceed online.
House Secretary General Atty.. Cheloy E. Velicaria-Garafil announced the arrangements in an advisory issued Monday by authority of House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III.
“All officials and employees shall observe a Work-from-Home (WFH) arrangement, except those whose physical presence is necessary for essential and critical operations, as determined by their respective Heads of Department,” the advisory said.
The House adopted the arrangement pursuant to Office of the President Memorandum Circular No. 128 dated 17 August 2026.
Despite the adoption of WFH arrangements, legislative work will continue, with the House proceeding with its scheduled plenary session through a virtual platform.
“The Plenary Session shall proceed as scheduled and shall be conducted virtually through Zoom,” said the advisory.
Scheduled committee meetings will likewise proceed via Zoom, subject to the discretion of their respective committee chairs.
The budget briefing scheduled for Tuesday will not be held and will instead be rescheduled to a later date.
The House’s Monday briefing with the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC), which formally kicked off deliberations on the proposed 2027 national budget, was still ongoing as of 8:30 p.m.
House officials and employees working from home were directed “to remain available and responsive during official working hours and to ensure the continuity of essential legislative and administrative services.”
“Everyone is advised to exercise utmost caution and to prioritize their safety and well-being.”
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