Manila, March 18 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is "strongly encouraging" local government units (LGUs) to take part in the nationwide efforts to conserve energy.

Through Memorandum Circular No. 2026-023 dated March 16, 2026, the LGUs were told to cut their electricity and fuel consumption by 10 to 20 percent.

The memorandum enjoined LGUs to maintain a standard temperature of 24 degrees Celsius for air conditioning units at offices; turn off electronic devices when not in use; hold meetings virtually when possible; use their official vehicles more efficiently; minimize elevator use; and adopt other appropriate energy conservation measures.

The LGUs were also encouraged to adopt a four-day onsite work arra...