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The Supreme Court building in Padre Faura, Manila. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News

The Supreme Court building in Padre Faura, Manila on August 24, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News

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Adrian Ayalin

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177302475392220220824-supreme-court-facade-GC-9.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" spellcheck="false" style="text-align:left">The Supreme Court building in Padre Faura, Manila. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Supreme Court has ordered the implementation of a four-day onsite and one-day work-from-home arrangement starting March 9, 2026, as part of the energy conservation efforts of the government amid tensions in the Middle East.</p><p>The Office of the President, through a memorandum last week, directed the strict adoption of energy conservation protocols and flexible work arrangements amid <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/3/9/trump-defends-iran-war-decision-as-oil-soars-above-100-0855">looming oil price hikes due to the war</a><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/world/2026/3/9/trump-defends-iran-war-decision-as-oil-soars-above-100-0855"></a>.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/6/marcos-jr-announces-temporary-4-day-work-week-for-gov-t-offices-1834">Marcos Jr. announces temporary 4-day work week in several gov’t offices</a></div><p>Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo said in a memorandum that the Supreme Court also saw the need to prescribe measures on energy conservation.</p><p>The Supreme Court and first and second-level courts will observe a four-day onsite and one-day work-from-home arrangement.</p><p>The high court noted that presiding judges and court personnel working from home are expected to maintain regular working hours and be reachable through phone and email. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/3/9/doe-54-gas-stations-tagged-in-alleged-hoarding-profiteering-amid-looming-price-hikes-0940">DOE issues show-cause orders vs 54 gas stations over alleged violations amid looming price hikes</a></div><p>Tertiary courts such as the Court of Appeals, the Sandiganbayan, and the Court of Tax Appeals will meanwhile have different work arrangements.</p><p>The appeals court will have the same work arrangement prescribed for the high court, but at least 25 percent of the employees should report onsite. Their personnel should be available for urgent matters, including petitions and motions in connection with Republic Act No. 9160 or the Anti-Money Laundering Act.</p><p>The Sandiganbayan and the Court of Tax Appeals will continue to observe a full five-day workweek, without special work arrangements.</p><p>The Supreme Court noted that the three tribunals may opt to conduct videoconferencing in accordance with an earlier guideline issued by the high court.</p><p>It however said that the failure of anyone to participate in videoconferencing should not be a basis for cancelling a hearing.</p><p>The Supreme Court said the flexible work arrangements will remain in effect until modified or lifted by the court.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO: </strong></div><div><strong><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O30Ib7w-LRQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The Supreme Court has ordered the implementation of a four-day onsite and one-day work-from-home arrangement starting March 9, 2026, as part of the energy conservation efforts of the government amid tensions in the Middle East.</p>

The Supreme Court has ordered the implementation of a four-day onsite and one-day work-from-home arrangement starting March 9, 2026, as part of the energy conservation efforts of the government amid tensions in the Middle East.

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Supreme Court implements a 4-day onsite, 1-day WFH arrangement to conserve energy

Adrian Ayalin,

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Published Mar 09, 2026 11:00 AM PHT

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