Oriental Mindoro Capitol restores five-day workweek

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The provincial government of Oriental Mindoro  resumed its regular five-day workweek beginning on Wednesday, July 1, ending the temporary four-day compressed work schedule that had been implemented earlier this year.

Governor Humerlito A. Dolor signed Executive Order No. 24, Series of 2026, terminating the four-day compressed workweek adopted under Executive Orders No. 04 and No. 04-A, which were introduced as temporary measures to promote fiscal prudence, energy conservation, and operational efficiency.

Under the new order, all provincial government offices and departments will operate from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., effective July 1, in accordance with Civil Service Commission rules and existing laws.

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To facilitate the transition, provincial offices observed office hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 29 and June 30, before shifting to the regular schedule on July 1.

The executive order said the restoration of the five-day workweek aims to improve public access to government services, strengthen administrative efficiency, and ensure prompt and responsive service delivery.

Employees assigned to provincial hospitals, health facilities, security services, disaster response units, and other offices operating on shifting or 24-hour schedules will continue to follow their existing duty arrangements.

Despite the return to the regular workweek, the provincial government said energy conservation and resource-efficiency measures adopted during the compressed workweek would remain in effect.

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All offices were directed to continue practicing prudent use of electricity, fuel, water, government facilities, equipment, and vehicles.

The order also requires all provincial government officials and employees to begin wearing the newly approved official office uniform starting July 1.

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Personnel required to wear specialized uniforms, such as medical, security, or protective attire, will continue to follow the dress regulations applicable to their respective offices. INQ /mr

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