Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

Regional Office V
Regional Government Center, Rawis, Legaspi City

October 4, 2021

MEMORANDUM

FOR : VIRGILIO C. EDUARTE, CESO IV

Regional Director
This Office

ATTENTION : OFFICE COVID COORNDATING GROUP (OCCG)

SUBJECT : Alternative Work Arrangement

This refers to the obligation of the undersigned to comply with the provisions of Department
Order 83, series of 2020 (DPWH Guidelines on COVID-19 Management), in particular item
I.1, which provides:

“Officials and employees who are experiencing the on-set of COVID19 symptoms such
as fever, cough, sore throat and loss of smell shall immediately isolate themselves and
seek medical attention or coordinate with their respective Rural Health Unit for the
conduct of Confirmatory Swab Test and necessary medical intervention. For those who
does not have fever but are experiencing any mild COVID19 related symptoms such as
colds, cough, runny nose, body pains, diarrhea and difficulty of breathing are may be
authorized to work from home by the Head of Office subject to compliance to the
requirements of Department Order No. 36, entitled "Alternative Working Arrangements
in the DPWH". The Division Chief shall report the case to the designated OCCG.
The sick employee shall only be allowed to physically report to work if he is
already clear of any COVID related symptoms and submission of health
clearance from their respective Rural Health Unit or a Physician”. [Emphasis
ours]

Please be informed that Atty. Gene Alexis E. Pangilinan, Ms. Kathleen Tarah M. Hermosa,
Engr. Judy Ann D. Oyangoren, and Engr. Jemuel M. Ramirez has been experiencing COVID-
19 related symptoms, specifically flu, cough, and runny nose during the past few days.

In view of the foregoing and in compliance with DO 83, the undersigned respectfully
recommends that abovementioned personnel be allowed to a Work from Home (WFH)
arrangement until they are able to physically report to work and upon submission of a health
clearance, as stated in the above provision.

For information and favorable consideration.

ATTY. D’JOANNA M. DIAMANTE

OIC-Chief, ROW Acquisition & Legal Division

APRROVED/DISAPPROVED BY:

VIRGILIO C. EDUARTE, CESO IV

Regional Director

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