• CHRYSEE G. SAMILLANO
A resolution enjoining all city government employees of Bacolod City to ensure the continuity of basic public services in view of the 4-day workweek ordered by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., was approved by the Bacolod Sangguniang Panlungsod yesterday.
Authored by Councilor Em Ang, the resolution said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday ordered the temporary implementation of a four-day workweek starting March 9, as part of the government’s efforts to conserve energy and reduce fuel use amid rising global oil prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East crisis.
Shortly following the President’s announcement, Malacañang released Memorandum Circular 114, which provides additional details on the implementation of the directive that covers all national government agencies, government owned or controlled corporations (GOCC’s), local government units, constitutional bodies, state universities and colleges, and other government instrumentalities, it said.
It is crucial to ensure that basic public services remain uninterrupted despite the adjusted work schedule, the resolution said.
The city government of Bacolod is committed to providing efficient and effective public services to its citizens, it said.
The City Council of Bacolod urges all city government employees to enforce the continuity of basic public services, including but not limited to healthcare, sanitation, transportation, and emergency services; to make necessary arrangements to guarantee minimal disruption to public services; and to be available for emergency situations and respond promptly to citizens inquiries and concerns.*
