CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – The provincial government is adopting a four-day work week beginning Monday, March 9, to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices due to tensions in the Middle East. Gov. Humerlito A. Dolor has issued Executive Order No. 4, Series of 2026, dated March 6 stating...
Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro on Monday, March 9, signed an executive order (EO) adopting a compressed four-day work week. Baricuatro issued EO No. 16 in response to the national government’s call for the adoption of energy-saving measures due to the global fuel crisis from the raging conflict in...
TACLOBAN CITY – Several local government units in Eastern Visayas have started shifting to a four-day work week beginning Monday in compliance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's directive on energy conservation and efficiency. In Biliran province, Gov. Rogelio Espina announced the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 9, began implementing strict energy conservation measures and a flexible work arrangement for its personnel as part of government efforts to reduce electricity and fuel consumption. In a statement, DepEd said the move follows the directive of...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday, March 9, assured the public that its key programs and assistance services will continue without disruption despite the government’s shift to a four-day compressed work week. The arrangement follows Memorandum Circular No. 114...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – The provincial government of La Union is implementing a four-day work week in all offices beginning Monday, March 9. The temporary schedule to conserve energy due to the Middle East conflict complies with Malacañang Memorandum Circular No. 114 and Executive Order...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – The local government unit of Guinobatan in Albay province is implementing a four-day work week starting Monday, March 9, in response to rising fuel costs due to tensions in the Middle East. Mayor Ann Gemma Onjoco announced the new work scheme through a public advisory,...
GUMACA, Quezon – The municipal government is implementing a four-day work week starting Monday, March 9. Mayor Webster Letargo has issued Executive Order No. WDL08-03-2026 to reduce electricity and energy consumption in offices, lower transportation costs for employees amid rising oil prices...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Sunday, March 8 urged private companies to consider adopting Malacañang-backed four-day onsite workweek or implement a staggered work-hour schemes to help cushion the impact of fuel price hikes. The senator made the call as the country reels over the broader...
BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government will implement the compressed four-day work week starting March 16 in accordance with the energy conservation protocols issued by the Office of the President (OP). "The province recognizes the need to adopt appropriate operational...
CEBU CITY – The top two government officials in Cebu province voiced varying opinions on the four-day work week which President R. Marcos Jr. on Friday announced will temporarily be implemented in offices under the Executive department starting March 9. Gov. Pamela Baricuatro expressed interest...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) vowed Friday, Mar. 6, that workers’ pay and benefits will remain intact if companies adopt a proposed four-day workweek, a flexible arrangement that could help employees and businesses cope with rising energy costs. DOLE Bureau of Working Conditions...
