The Department of Justice (DOJ) will implement a four-day on-site work week for its personnel as part of the government’s energy conservation efforts amid rising global oil prices.

Justice Secretary Fredderick A. Vida issued the directive following the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for government agencies to reduce power consumption and operational costs.

Under the temporary arrangement, DOJ support personnel will report to the office from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while Fridays will be designated as a mandatory work-from-home (WFH) day. The department emphasized that frontline services will remain open from Monday to Friday through staggered shifts to ensure uninterrupted service at public assistance desks and service counters.

The DOJ estimates the new work setup could save around 20,142 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month, helping reduce overall energy use in government offices.

The agency also encouraged personnel to maximize virtual platforms for inter-agency meetings, seminars, and other official activities whenever possible as part of broader efforts to support the administration’s energy-saving measures.