Manila, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has reverted to a 5-day workweek arrangement for its employees across all departments, bureaus, services, and regional offices.
Under an announcement issued by DOLE and signed by Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino, the agency will resume normal operations starting June 1.
This move is intended to give greater focus to new policies, programs, and services that the agency will implement in line with its mandate unders its new Labor Secretary.
According to DOLE, there was a slight decrease in electricity consumption as well as fuel expenses during the implementation of the compressed workweek, which was previously adopted in accordance with a Memorandum Circular issued by the Office of the President as part of efforts to promote electricity conservation amid the ongoing National State of Energy Emergency due to the continuing energy crisis.
From 113,560 kWh in February 2026, electricity consumption dropped to 100,720 kWh in March 2026.
Meanwhile, fuel consumption was recorded at 3,752.63 liters, lower compared to 4,722.85 liters during the same months.
DOLE assured that energy-saving measures will continue to be implemented in all offices even after the return to a five-day workweek schedule.