Affected by rising oil prices triggered by the Middle East crisis, the Manila city government has approved the implementation of a four-day workweek to align with the national energy-saving policy.
The public information office of the city government released a message on social media stating that Mayor Isko Moreno signed Administrative Order No. 8 of 2026, adjusting city office hours to Monday through Thursday, from 7 AM to 6 PM and from 8 AM to 7 PM (for city hall employees), with Fridays off.
The administrative order does not apply to departments providing essential services.
Previously, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered that, starting March 9, certain administrative departments will temporarily implement a four-day workweek to save energy and reduce fuel consumption.
According to Memorandum No. 114, the four-day workweek will cover all national government agencies, state-owned or controlled corporations, local government units, constitutional bodies, state universities, and other government-affiliated institutions.
The administrative order does not apply to departments providing essential services.
Previously, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered that, starting March 9, certain administrative departments will temporarily implement a four-day workweek to save energy and reduce fuel consumption.
According to Memorandum No. 114, the four-day workweek will cover all national government agencies, state-owned or controlled corporations, local government units, constitutional bodies, state universities, and other government-affiliated institutions.