The Quezon City Government has implemented a strict energy-saving work arrangement beginning Wednesday, March 11, 2026, to reduce electricity and fuel consumption in support of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s Memorandum Circular No. 114 issued on March 6.

The move comes as government agencies nationwide adopt energy conservation measures amid rising global fuel prices and increasing pressure on power supply.

Under the new scheme, City Hall offices will adopt a four-day onsite workweek from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a synchronized work-from-home (WFH) day every Monday.

Offices providing essential services—including those responsible for health, public safety, and emergency preparedness and response—will continue operating normally to ensure uninterrupted service to QCitizens.

Mayor Joy Belmonte said the city government is taking proactive steps to reduce its energy use while maintaining efficient public service.

“We want Quezon City to lead by example. Public service will continue uninterrupted, but we must also act responsibly in reducing our electricity and fuel consumption. Through these measures, we aim to cut our overall energy use by 10 to 20 percent within the month,” Belmonte said.

To ensure productivity and monitor service delivery, departments will hold twice-daily checkpoint meetings.

Energy Conservation Officers, designated under Executive Order No. 15, Series of 2023, will enforce compliance with conservation measures across departments.

Among the key protocols:

• Fleet card fuel allocation of government vehicles shall be reduced by 20%.
• Air conditioning units may operate only from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with thermostats set at 24°C.
• Non-essential lights must be turned off from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, except in designated receiving areas, while the No Lunch Break policy remains in effect to ensure continuous service.
• Elevator use will be limited to the third floor and above, and will operate only from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, except for pregnant women and senior citizens.
• Meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) activities are temporarily suspended unless approved by the City Tourism Department. Virtual meetings will be the default for official communications and conferences unless face-to-face meetings are deemed necessary.

To further conserve fuel, departments conducting inspections and other field operations will consolidate trips and implement carpooling arrangements.

A strict no-idling policy will also be enforced for government vehicles, alongside regular preventive maintenance to ensure optimal fuel efficiency.

Employees previously utilizing private vehicles are encouraged to take public transportation or practice carpooling.

Barangays are likewise directed to align with the city government’s energy-saving initiatives and implement conservation measures within their communities.

The Climate Change and Environmental Services Department (CCESD) and the General Services Department (GSD) will monitor compliance across departments and recommend adjustments to further strengthen the city’s energy conservation efforts.

“Energy conservation is now a shared responsibility,” Belmonte said. “By making small but disciplined changes in how we work and use our resources, we can protect our energy supply, reduce costs, and ensure that government continues to deliver services efficiently for our QCitizens.”

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