Manila has adopted a four-day workweek for city government employees after Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso ordered a compressed schedule as fuel prices continue to rise. The policy was issued through Executive Order No. 8, series of 2026, which adjusts operations at Manila City Hall and other city offices in response to the ongoing surge in oil costs linked to tensions in the Middle East.
Under the order, employees will report to work from Monday to Thursday with longer daily hours. Offices will operate either from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. or from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., depending on the department. Fridays and weekends will be non-working days for most administrative offices covered by the directive.
City officials said the adjustment aims to reduce electricity consumption and fuel use as government offices respond to the rising cost of energy. Fewer commuting days are also expected to help limit transportation expenses for employees while allowing departments to maintain regular productivity through extended office hours.
Essential services will remain operational despite the compressed workweek. “Gayunman, magpapatuloy ang operasyon ng mga tanggapan na nagbibigay ng essential services upang matiyak ang tuloy-tuloy na paghahatid ng serbisyo sa mga Manileño,” the city government said, noting that frontline units will continue regular operations.
Hospitals, emergency response teams, sanitation services, and other offices that require continuous operations will maintain normal schedules to avoid disruption of public services.
Manila joins several Metro Manila local governments that have begun implementing similar measures as authorities look for ways to manage energy consumption while fuel prices remain volatile. Officials said departments have been directed to adjust staffing and service schedules to ensure that residents continue to receive assistance despite the shortened workweek.
