CEBU CITY – Cebu governor Pamela Bariuatro directed all Capitol offices to implement fuel-saving measures, including reducing unnecessary travel, to ensure responsible consumption and contingency preparedness in anticipation of a possible fuel crisis.
Baricutro issued Executive Order-15 on March 2, after she convened an emergency meeting to discuss precautionary measures amid the looming conflict between the United States and Iran and its possible impact on global fuel supply and prices.
She also ordered all departments to submit their respective fuel conservation plans as part of a coordinated provincial response. However, EO-15 provides exemptions for emergency and essential services, including ambulances, disaster response operations, and emergency social services, to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical assistance to the public.
The Provincial government is also prepared with its contingency support mechanisms for possible returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who may be affected by the escalating situation abroad, ensuring assistance systems are ready should repatriation become necessary.
Baricuatro said, Cebu Province is in constant communication and coordination with the Department of National Defense (DOJ), the Department of Foreign Affairs DFA), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and other national agencies to ensure timely information sharing, preparedness, and appropriate response measures.
“Early and timely preparation, prudent resource
management, and coordinated action are crucial efforts to protect Cebuanos from
possible economic and humanitarian impacts,” Baricuatro said. (Photos: Capitol PIO)
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