Lapu-Lapu, agencies adopt energy-saving measures

Taking part in the national energy-saving measures, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Cindi King-Chan has ordered a two-week study on the possible adoption of a four-day workweek at City Hall.

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“I have directed the concerned offices to conduct a two-week assessment of the possible impact of a compressed work schedule,” said King-Chan.

The directive followed Memorandum Circular No. 114 issued by the Office of the President on March 6, which calls on government agencies to implement stricter energy-saving initiatives.

City Administrator Atty. Danilo Almendras, Human Resource Management and Development Office head Atty. Mario Dennis Calvo, Secretary to the Mayor Atty. Misaellee Tejano, and City Councilor Annabeth Cuizon met with the mayor to discuss the feasibility of adopting a compressed work schedule.

Mayor King-Chan said she is open to the proposal but emphasized that its impact on public service delivery must be carefully evaluated, particularly access to basic government services.

She stressed that frontline offices providing health services, public safety, disaster response, and other essential functions will continue to operate normally should the scheme be implemented.

The mayor also instructed concerned offices to assess the operational implications of the proposed work arrangement within two weeks.

Separately, King-Chan directed the General Services Office to closely monitor fuel allocations to city departments, national agencies, and barangays receiving fuel subsidies, with the aim of cutting fuel consumption by at least 20 percent, in line with Memorandum No. 2026-024 issued on March 4.