Manila, March 10 -- Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla said the provincial government is studying the possible implementation of the four-day workweek in compliance with the directive on energy conservation and efficiency.

Petilla told reporters on Tuesday that the proposal is "not automatic and will depend on the feasibility and the need for continuous public services."

"It has to be whether it's actually needed and if it's actually feasible," he said, adding that some offices, particularly hospitals and essential services, will not adopt the scheme.

The governor said he will meet with department heads this week to assess which offices could implement the arrangement.

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