Bukidnon Local Governments Await DILG Guidance on Workweek Changes
Bukidnon LGUs await DILG order on workweek scheme
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Local government units (LGUs) in Bukidnon, Philippines, are awaiting directives from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) regarding the four-day workweek scheme. Following a Supreme Court ruling to revert to a five-day workweek, LGUs like Quezon have opted to maintain regular operations to safeguard workers' incomes and ensure consistent service delivery.
- 01The Supreme Court's ruling to end the four-day workweek and work-from-home setup takes effect in May 2026.
- 02DILG-Bukidnon Director Rhona Pedraza-Abadilla confirmed that no official directive has been issued yet regarding the workweek arrangement.
- 03The four-day workweek was initially implemented on March 9, 2026, by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address rising fuel costs.
- 04LGU Quezon has chosen to continue a regular five-day workweek to protect the income of job order and casual workers.
- 05LGU Quezon received a five-star rating from the Department of Energy for its energy conservation efforts.
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In Bukidnon, Philippines, local government units (LGUs) are currently awaiting guidance from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) concerning the four-day workweek scheme. This follows a Supreme Court decision that mandates a return to a regular five-day work schedule starting May 2026. DILG-Bukidnon Director Rhona Pedraza-Abadilla stated that no directives have yet been issued regarding the workweek arrangement. The four-day workweek was introduced on March 9, 2026, by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to conserve fuel amid rising global oil prices. However, the provincial government of Bukidnon and the municipality of Quezon did not implement this scheme. LGU Quezon's Information Officer, Lyle Justin Egay, explained that maintaining a five-day workweek protects the income of job order and casual workers, ensuring uninterrupted government services. Additionally, LGU Quezon received a five-star rating from the Department of Energy for its energy conservation practices during an inspection in March 2026.
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The return to a five-day workweek could affect the income of casual workers in the LGUs, as their pay is based on actual days worked.
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