The Lapu-Lapu City government will study the possible adoption of a four-day workweek at City Hall as part of efforts to support national energy conservation initiatives.
Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” King-Chan ordered a two-week assessment on the feasibility of implementing a compressed work schedule for city employees.
“I have directed the concerned offices to conduct a two-week assessment of the possible impact of a compressed work schedule,” King-Chan said.
The directive followed Memorandum Circular No. 114 issued by the Office of the President on March 6, which calls on government agencies and local government units to strengthen energy conservation efforts.
To examine the proposal, City Administrator Danilo Almendras, Human Resource Management and Development Office head Mario Dennis Calvo, Secretary to the Mayor Misaellee Tejano, and City Councilor Annabeth Cuizon met with the mayor to discuss the possible effects of a compressed work schedule.
King-Chan said she is open to the proposal but stressed that its potential impact on public service delivery must first be carefully evaluated, particularly access to basic government services.
She said frontline offices providing health services, public safety, disaster response, and other essential functions will continue normal operations if the scheme is eventually implemented.
The mayor also directed concerned offices to submit their assessment within two weeks.
Separately, King-Chan instructed the city’s General Services Office to closely monitor fuel allocations to city departments, national government agencies, and barangays that receive fuel subsidies, with the goal of reducing fuel consumption by at least 20 percent.
The directive aligns with Memorandum No. 2026-024 issued on March 4.
She also urged offices to coordinate official travel to avoid redundant trips and to strictly observe fuel-saving measures.
In addition, the city government is enforcing a policy prohibiting overtime work without prior approval and proper justification as part of broader efforts to reduce operational expenses.
The measures form part of the city’s response to rising global oil prices and the national government’s push for stronger energy conservation initiatives. (VCL)
Photo from Cindi King-Chan
