In view of the extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in the Province of Iloilo, Iloilo City and Tacloban City, work suspension at UPV is also extended until April 30, 2020.
All UPV personnel, including Job Order and Contract of Service personnel shall continue to receive salaries during the duration of work suspension. The Accounting Office shall process the actual rates of JOs and CoS until April 30, 2020, with adjustments on the cash advance released to them for the period March 16-April 15, 2020. All documentary requirements shall be submitted when regular office operation resumes.
Project Leaders are given the discretion with regard to the granting of salaries of project-based personnel.
Please be guided by the following previous issuances related to work suspension and measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
Instructions on Work Suspension and Additional Guidelines and Protocols in Relation to COVID-19
Memorandum No. RPB 2020-03-045 dated 03 April 2020 (Reiteration of Precautionary Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19)
Also, please be guided by verified information from reliable sources and strictly follow local and national government directives to effectively combat the threat of the corona virus pandemic.
Let us all be healthy and stay safe during these uncertain times so we can go back to our customary lives when this is all over.
RICARDO P. BABARAN
Chancellor
