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Agatha Gregorio

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MANILA — Davao Oriental 2nd District Rep. Cheeno Almario has filed a resolution urging the Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Energy to assess the need to reduce malls’ operating hours amid tensions in the Middle East. According to House Resolution 893 received on March 17, this is meant to be part of energy efficiency and conservation measures.Shopping malls are some of the largest consumers of electricity because of air-conditioning, lighting, escalators, and other energy-intensive systems, according to Almario. &quot;Reducing operating hours even by two to three hours daily could significantly lower electricity consumption, reduce operational expenses for businesses, and contribute to national energy conservation efforts,&quot; Almario said in a statement released on Tuesday.Almario added, the country needs to prepare for the potential effects of geopolitical instability in oil-producing regions. &quot;We cannot wait until the full impact reaches Filipino consumers. Proactive conservation measures can help soften the blow of rising fuel costs,&quot; Almario said.  Under the resolution, the two agencies are also expected to coordinate with local government units (LGU) in conducting the study.“Considering the energy volatility due to ongoing [Middle East] tensions, there is a need to pursue [collaborative efforts] in the energy conservation and sustainable consumption,” the resolution reads.

Davao Oriental 2nd District Rep. Cheeno Almario has filed a resolution urging the Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Energy to assess the need to reduce malls’ operating hours amid tensions in the Middle East.

Davao Oriental 2nd District Rep. Cheeno Almario has filed a resolution urging the Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Energy to assess the need to reduce malls’ operating hours amid tensions in the Middle East.

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House resolution filed to look into reducing mall hours amid war in Middle East

Agatha Gregorio,

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Published March 24, 2026 11:42 PM PHT

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