Manila, March 13 -- The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has adopted a temporary hybrid work arrangement as part of the government's efforts to reduce electricity and fuel consumption pursuant to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s energy conservation directive.

In a memorandum signed on March 8, PCO acting Secretary Dave Gomez ordered all PCO personnel to observe a four-day onsite and one-day work-from-home (WFH) setup each week, except for output-based Contract of Service personnel.

The hybrid work arrangement, issued pursuant to Memorandum Circular 114 dated March 6, directs government agencies and instrumentalities to ensure the strict implementation of energy conservation protocols.

Under the new scheme, employees will rep...