DepEd shifts to four-day workweekIn a statement yesterday, DepEd said Memorandum 18, s. 2026 outlines the new protocols aimed at reducing electricity and fuel consumption by 10 to 20 percent while allowing flexible work arrangements. In a statement yesterday, DepEd said Memorandum 18, s. 2026 outlines the new protocols aimed at reducing electricity and fuel consumption by 10 to 20 percent while allowing flexible work arrangements. Teaching personnel, however, will continue with their existing class schedules to ensure uninterrupted classes and the completion of end-of-school-year activities. To maintain productivity, personnel working from home are required to submit daily time records, individual daily logs and accomplishment reports. Frontline offices and critical operational units will maintain their full-week Monday-to-Friday schedule to ensure uninterrupted service to members.

Source: Philippine Star March 09, 2026 16:35 UTC