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Katrina Domingo

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<p>The Philippine government will implement a half-day work from home scheme for all public workers on April 1, Malacañang said on Tuesday.</p>

The Philippine government will implement a half-day work from home scheme for all public workers on April 1, Malacañang said on Tuesday.

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Government implements half-day work from home scheme on Holy Wednesday

Katrina Domingo,

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Published March 31, 2026 11:56 AM PHT

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Updated March 31, 2026 12:21 PM PHT

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