CEBU CITY — Employees at the Cebu Provincial Capitol will no longer report to work on Fridays as the provincial government implements a four-day workweek to conserve energy.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro signed Executive Order 16, series of 2026, formalizing the arrangement and introducing a compressed work schedule along with energy-saving measures for provincial offices.
Starting this week, employees will work from Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., completing the required 40-hour week through extended daily shifts.
Baricuatro said the policy was adopted following discussions within the Capitol to promote responsible energy use….