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RMO No. 23-2026: Strict Observance of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) Guidelines and Implementation of Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee (IAEECC) Resolution

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Summary

RMO No. 23-2026 orders strict observance of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) guidelines and implementation of the IAEECC resolution, with measures to cut consumption of fuel, electricity and other utilities by at least ten percent (10%).

Key points

  1. Electricity-saving measures. Air conditioners are switched on not earlier than 8:00 AM and off not later than 5:00 PM, with the thermostat not lower than 24°C. Lights and computers are off after office hours and during lunch breaks, except where the “No Noon Break” policy applies. Cooking appliances are not allowed except in offices with a kitchen, and each elevator’s regular use is limited to 6 hours.
  2. Fuel-saving measures. Parked service vehicles are switched off and not left idle for more than a minute, and warm-ups do not exceed one (1) minute. Vehicles are tuned up and aligned regularly, driven at a steady speed, and used only for essential trips with scheduled daily routes. Carpooling is practiced where applicable.
  3. Enforcement officers. The GSD Chief in the National Office, the AHRMD Chief in Regional Offices and the Chief of the Administrative Section in RDOs are the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Officers (EECOs). Their names go to the Office of the DCIR, RMG within fifteen (15) days from the order’s effectivity. A monitoring team under each EECO does random spot-checks.
  4. Violations. A Show Cause Order requires a written explanation under oath within five (5) days from receipt. If justified, a stern warning is issued. Otherwise, administrative action is recommended under Sec. 43 of the Revised Code of Conduct, as implemented by RMO No. 53-2010. Penalties are reprimand (1st offense), suspension of one (1) to thirty (30) days (2nd) and dismissal (3rd). Civil liability is based on kilowatt-hours used during the power-off period times the prevailing power rate.
  5. Reports. The EECO submits a monthly status report on electric power conservation to the DCIR, RMG not later than three (3) days after receipt of the billing statement. The Chief, Budget Division submits a monthly fuel consumption report per vehicle within ten (10) days of the succeeding month. Regional Offices and RDOs report through the Regional Director.

Who is affected

  • BIR National Office, Regional Offices and Revenue District Offices
  • Revenue officials and employees

Deadlines and effectivity

  • EECO names due within fifteen (15) days from the order’s effectivity
  • Show cause explanation: within five (5) days from receipt
  • Issued August 24, 2026

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Related issuances

CitesRMO No. 53-2010

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