Tacloban City adopts 4-day workweek to cut energy use amid El Niño

Inquirer.net - Oct 29, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY — The city government will implement a four-day compressed workweek for most offices starting Nov. 3 as part of its energy conservation measures in anticipation of the effects of El Niño. Mayor Alfred Romualdez issued Memorandum Order No. 2026-10-435, dated Oct. 27, directing city government offices to operate from Monday to Thursday, from

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