4-day workweek eyed to save energy“Right now, the President is considering such suggestion especially if the Israel-Iran issue gets worse,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in Filipino at a press briefing. MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos may consider a four-day workweek as part of efforts to conserve energy amid soaring oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East, Malacañang said yesterday. Win Gatchalian suggested that some companies carry out a four-day workweek or work-from-home arrangements to help save energy. At the President’s direction, the Inter-Agency Energy Efficiency and Conservation Committee has issued an advisory outlining measures to save energy amid the Middle East crisis. “Of course, their goods were made before this increase [in fuel prices],” Roque said.

Source: Philippine Star March 04, 2026 16:36 UTC