MANILA, Philippines — Several Metro Manila local government units announced late Monday that they would adopt a four-day onsite workweek in government offices following a national directive aimed at conserving energy and reducing fuel consumption amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Marikina, San Juan and Makati adjusted work schedules while assuring residents that essential public services would continue uninterrupted.
In Marikina City, Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro signed Executive Order 05, Series of 2026 in which offices would operate from Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., allowing employees to complete their required work hours and would be closed every Friday to help reduce electricity consumption.
Teodoro said essential services and field operations would remain fully operational, including the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, public safety units, street maintenance teams and other frontline services to ensure continuous emergency response and delivery of public services.
Meanwhile, San Juan City adopted a four-day onsite workweek through Administrative Order FMZ-075, Series of 2026, signed by Mayor Francis Zamora.
Under the arrangement, city government employees will report onsite from Monday to Thursday, while some offices will implement a work-from-home setup every Friday, with hospitals, health centers, emergency response units and other frontline offices continuing regular operations.
Makati City will implement a four-day onsite workweek schedule starting March 16 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Thursday, Mayor Nancy Binay said.
City officials said the adjustment follows Memorandum Circular 114 issued by the Office of the President directing government agencies to adopt energy conservation measures while maintaining accessible services for the public.
