Last night, April 12, a document titled Memorandum Circular no. 43 circulated via online conversations, with the letterhead of the Office of the President of the Philippines allegedly declaring a half day work and class suspension in all public schools, state universities, and colleges beginning at 12 p.m. today, April 13, 2022 – Holy Wednesday.

This document is FAKE.

Based on the report, the document was edited. The date of the claimed suspension is written in a different font style in the first paragraph of the paper. The stated memo numbered 43 was first published on March 28, 2018.

The date, day, and year were changed from the original issuance in 2018 to 2022 to make it appear more relevant.

The following “Memorandum Circular” has been edited. The original MC 43 is not about a work suspension this week:

The original memo Circular No. 43 was published in 2018. 

Philippine Information Agency – Tarlac also certified the said document as FAKE.

See their post here. 

This Facebook Post also posts that the half-day suspension of work and classes isn’t valid. 

Meanwhile, the Department of Education issued DepEd Memorandum No. 31, s. 2022 or the Suspension of Work (Half-Day) in the DepEd on April 13, 2022.

Work at all DepEd offices and schools will be suspended at 12:00 PM, April 13, 2022, to provide all DepEd officials and workers (teaching and non-teaching personnel) with enough time to prepare for the observance of Holy Thursday and Good Friday. 

For more information and details, check out the DepEd Memorandum No. 31, s. 2022.

For suspension of work and classes during Holy Wednesday April 13, 2022, please refer to your local government offices, units, and others to avoid fake news. – WhatALife!

Source: (theprismpub)

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