Starting today (March 16), the Navotas City Government will implement a four-day workweek in line with the President’s declaration of a state of public health emergency.
Mayor Toby Tiangco said the compressed work schedule is part of the city’s efforts to promote social distancing and help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
However, he assured the public that the NavoServe Social Services One-Stop Shop will remain open from Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM.
“We understand that securing medical assistance and guarantee letters is crucial. In this time of crisis, Navoteños, especially those who have less in life, can rest assured that they will get the help and assistance they need from our government,” he said.
Memorandum Order No. TMT 2020-0151 stated that frontline services will remain available from Monday to Friday. Employees will work on a shifting schedule and will be required to render 10 hours of work per day for four days.
Among those who will follow the compressed and shifting work arrangement are the Business Permits and Licensing Office, City Treasurer’s Office, Local Civil Registry, Assessor’s Office, City Planning and Development Office, Franchising Permit Processing Unit, and the City Agriculture Office.
Also included are the employees of the Navotas City Hospital, all health centers and lying-in clinic; traffic enforcers and Task Force Disiplina; dog catchers; street sweepers, environmental police and Bantay Dagat; and staff of the City Social Welfare and Development Office.
Other offices not mentioned shall follow a Monday to Thursday, 8AM to 7PM, work schedule.
Meanwhile, teaching personnel of the Navotas Polytechnic College and NAVOTAAS Institute shall avail of alternative teaching methods subject to coordination with the City Human Resource Development Office for proof of units taught.
Offices not covered by the memo and will report based on their usual schedule include the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Navotas Action and Command Center, Public Information Office, and Office of the Local Building Official.
Also included are the personnel of the Bahay Pag-asa, Housing and Urban Poor Affairs Office, City Environment and Natural Resources Office waste collection services and those rendering security services.
