ILOILO City – The Iloilo City Government has ordered all city offices to adopt a four-day onsite work schedule and implement stricter energy-saving measures to reduce electricity and fuel consumption.
The directive was issued through Executive Order No. 030, Series of 2026, signed by Raisa S. Treñas on March 9.
The order requires city government personnel to report to their offices from Monday to Thursday, while Fridays will be devoted to community-related work, field assignments, or flexible work arrangements, including working from home or other approved locations.
According to the city government, the move supports the implementation of Office of the President of the Philippines Memorandum Circular No. 114, which directs government agencies and local government units to adopt measures that will cut power and fuel use.
The circular was issued amid the increase in global oil prices, partly attributed to tensions in the Middle East, which have begun affecting domestic fuel costs.
Aside from the revised work arrangement, the executive order also outlines several energy conservation practices for all offices.
These include setting air-conditioning units to 24 degrees Celsius, turning off nonessential lights and electronic equipment during lunch breaks and after office hours, and activating energy-saving settings on office gadgets.
Air-conditioning units in government buildings will operate only from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Thursday, while lights in offices will be switched off from 12 noon to 1 p.m., except in hallways and frontline service areas.
City employees are likewise encouraged to limit the use of elevators when moving between floors, while meetings outside City Hall are advised to be conducted through online platforms whenever possible.
The order also introduces stricter management of government vehicles through trip consolidation, route optimization, and reduced engine idling to conserve fuel.
Each office or unit is also required to assign an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Officer who will monitor compliance with the guidelines.
Despite the changes, the city government assured that essential services will continue without disruption.
Offices handling health services, social welfare, public safety, transportation and traffic management, and disaster response will remain fully operational. Other units such as the City Treasurer’s Office, Local Economic Enterprise Office, and Business Permits and Licensing Office will also continue providing services to the public.
The new arrangement will stay in place until the national government revokes or revises the policy under Memorandum Circular No. 114, the order stated./PN
