ILOILO CITY - In a move that will affect public transactions, Mayor Jerry Treñas has officially suspended work in all city government offices on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
The suspension, announced through Executive Order No. 2024-217, covers all regular operations across local government departments and agencies. However, the mayor emphasized that essential services will continue uninterrupted despite the work stoppage.
Essential Services Remain Operational
While most offices will be closed to the public, Mayor Treñas has mandated that a skeletal workforce will remain on duty to maintain critical services. This includes:
- Disaster risk reduction and management operations
- Health services and emergency medical response
- Security and public safety personnel
- Other services deemed essential for public welfare
What This Means for Residents
The suspension affects all transactions requiring government office visits, including:
- Business permit applications and renewals
- Civil registry documents processing
- Tax payments and assessments
- Licensing and certification services
Residents are advised to plan their government transactions accordingly and avoid visiting city offices on November 5. Regular operations are expected to resume on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Mayor Treñas urged the public to take note of the suspension date and adjust their schedules to prevent inconvenience. The city government has assured residents that normal operations will promptly resume the following day.
