Malacañang has ordered all government agencies to implement sweeping energy-saving measures, mandating reductions in electricity and fuel consumption as the country grapples with rising oil prices. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said that the directive, issued by President Marcos on Monday, March...
KALIBO, Aklan – The Iloilo City government has created a crisis management council to address major economic and social concerns from the impact of the energy crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Mayor Raisa Treñas established the council in Executive Order No. 035-2026 to...
BAGUIO CITY – Most bus companies serving this city have reduced regular trips by 30 percent in line with fuel conservation measures due to overseas conflict. Police Lt. Col. James Allen Dogao, chief of the Baguio City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit, said bus companies have increased their...
DAGUPAN CITY – Mayor Belen T. Fernandez here has issued Executive Order No. 9, Series of 2026, implementing energy conservation measures due to the ongoing conflict overseas. Fernandez said all government offices, barangays, and publicly funded activities are required to implement energy-saving...
Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered all chiefs of police and unit commanders to tighten energy and resource consumption amid rising global fuel and utility costs. But Nartatez emphasized that conservation will focus on camp operations as he...
CEBU CITY – Amid the continuing oil price hikes, the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has implemented several energy-saving measures. Police Col. George Ylanan, chief of CCPO, issued a memorandum reminding his personnel to be mindful of their fuel consumption. Ylanan reminded CCPO personnel to...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Community gatherings are suspended in Lingayen as one of the efforts to conserve energy. In a memorandum issued on Tuesday, Lingayen Mayor Josefina Castañeda said gatherings include founding anniversaries, patronal fiestas, basketball tournaments, and similar events....
ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo provincial government has mandated stricter energy and fuel conservation protocols to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. “Considering the potential continuous increase in fuel prices and its consequential impact on the economy, industries, and the general public,...
NEW DELHI (AP) — Countries in Asia are scrambling to conserve energy and protect consumers as the war on Iran and attacks on gas fields and oil refineries disrupt critical supplies, rattling markets and driving up prices. The crisis is hitting Asia hardest because of its heavy reliance on...
The Caloocan City government will provide free shuttle service for City Hall employees starting March 16, as part of its efforts to conserve fuel and energy. The shuttle service will operate from Monday to Friday and aims to help employees reduce transportation costs while supporting the city’s...
Malacañang disclosed that its communications arm—Presidential Communications Office (PCO)—has adopted a hybrid work arrangement, including a four-day onsite workweek and one work-from-home (WFH) day. In a memorandum dated March 8 and signed by PCO Acting Secretary Dave Gomez, the office said...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government has adopted a four-day work week schedule, pursuant to a memorandum circular issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., an official bared Tuesday. Mayor Khymer Olaso said the compressed work week took effect March 9, with working hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.,...
