Laoag
City—To set an example for the whole
province, Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc released a memorandum
last month, directing all Provincial Capitol departments and agencies to
strictly observe practical energy-saving measures.
PGIN employees should
“strictly comply” with the memorandum including a 15-minute rule of switching
on and off the air conditioning units (ACU) mandating that all departments
should turn on the ACU 15 minutes after official start of office hours and it
should be turned off 15 minutes before the end of office hours.
Instead of using compact
fluorescent lamp (CFL) and incandescent bulbs, offices are also advised to
maximize the natural daylight and use energy-efficient light-emitting diodes
(LED). Moreover, office equipment such as computers and monitors should be set
to energy-saving modes; while kitchen equipment such as refrigerator and water
dispenser should be turned off every weekend or when not in use.
Mr. Manotoc is hopeful that
through these practical yet effective ways, the provincial government will
inspire the entire Ilocano community to conserve and manage their energy usage
in order to address the issue of global climate change.
Since the start of his
political career, the former senior board member has been very vocal about his
advocacy for the protection and preservation of the province’s environment and
natural resources, sponsoring pro-environment legislations such as the
Ordinance No. 058-2019 for anti-littering and the draft Ordinance No.
2019-05-074 for anti-plastic. (Blessing Angel V. Agliam)
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