Malacañang on Friday said it is studying a proposal to implement a four-day work week in government offices to save on fuel and electricity.
Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the four-day work week proposal needs careful study to ensure that it will not negatively affect the economy.
Marikina Rep. Marcelino Teodoro and Bulacan Rep. Victoria Sy-Alvarado earlier said the four-day work week could result in big savings in power and fuel costs for government offices once it is implemented.
Teodoro said the proposal does not cover city and municipal halls that carry out daily transactions. He also proposed earlier opening and closing times for government, business and commercial establishments to save on electricity.