For the past three months, the Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya (PGNV) has implemented the adjusted work schedule, with employees reporting Monday to Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., instead of the regular Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This complies following Malacañang’s issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 114 on March 6, 2026, which mandated strict energy conservation measures across government offices.

To gauge public sentiment, an online survey on May 14 was conducted through the official PGNV Facebook page, asking employees and ‘followers’ whether they preferred the regular working hours or the four-day workweek arrangement.

Results of the survey showed that the majority favored the compressed schedule. Out of 359 respondents, 210 or 58.5 percent preferred the four-day workweek, while 149 or 41.5 percent opted for the regular five-day schedule.

Many employees cited benefits such as reduced transportation expenses, lower daily energy consumption, improved work-life balance, and additional time for family and personal matters as reasons for supporting the four-day arrangement. Others, however, preferred the traditional workweek for its consistency and accessibility to government services throughout the week.

The municipal government of Cabagan, Isabela and the city government of Baguio City has announced the reinstatement of the regular 5-day work schedule on Monday, June 1, 2026.

As discussions continue about whether PGNV should resume regular office hours, many employees appear inclined to retain the four-day workweek setup. The final decision rests with management, whatever policy is adopted, employees shall ensure efficient delivery of public services while maintaining the strict observance of energy conservation and fuel-efficiency measures within the provincial government operations.

The PGNV, under the leadership of Gov. Atty. Jose V. Gambito, remains committed to promoting productivity, sustainability, and quality public service to the people of Nueva Vizcaya. /bgl

[This article was first created on Facebook – Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya. For PGNV updates, visit: https://www.facebook.com/vizcayareporter]