The Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) is backing targeted measures to mitigate the impact of surging energy costs, though the group warned that remote-work mandates must account for the operational realities of the manufacturing sector. The International Energy Agency recently urged global...
The Supreme Court (SC) suspended work in the trial courts in the National Capital Region (NCR) starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, due to the ongoing transport strike. But the SC directed trial court judges to maintain “sufficient staff members to act on urgent requests for bail, orders of...
Private companies were strongly urged to adopt flexible work arrangements to lessen transportation demand and costs as the country was placed under a state of national energy emergency. President Marcos made the call on Tuesday, March 24, through Executive Order (EO) No. 110 which declared a state...
The provincial government of Zambales has implemented a four-day work week to conserve energy amid the Middle East crisis. Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. has issued an executive order implementing shortened working days – on-site at capitol offices in Iba from Monday to Thursday and remote on Friday....
The provincial government of Pangasinan has opted not to implement four-day work week schedule since majority of its departments are frontline services. "For the implementation of the four-day work week, it was studied, however, upon looking at its feasibility on a provincial level, it may affect...
Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro announced the launch of the "Padyak Papasok: Bike to Work Marikina” initiative on Monday, March 16, to promote active mobility and energy conservation, particularly fuel, as the country continues to grapple with the significant hike in fuel prices due to the...
CEBU CITY – A compressed four-day work week will definitely help cushion the impact of soaring petroleum prices. However, it is not applicable to all. This was the stand of the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) which is closely coordinating with local government units in addressing the...
By Jose Tence Ruiz To those of us pummeled by those typhoon winds that blew away 20-odd years of dictatorship, the ecstasy and lingering anguish are somehow all that remain after 40 years, four decades rushing by in a mixed-up blur. The euphoria, the joy, the dopamine tsunami was palpable, but so...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government will implement a four-day work week starting Monday, March 16, in line with government energy conservation protocols. Mayor Benjamin Magalong has signed Executive Order No. 31-2026 enforcing the measure from Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said its Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) helped more than 151,000 Filipino students and out-of-school youth gain work experience in 2025. The agency said the program provides temporary employment while helping young people develop...
Malacañang disclosed that its communications arm—Presidential Communications Office (PCO)—has adopted a hybrid work arrangement, including a four-day onsite workweek and one work-from-home (WFH) day. In a memorandum dated March 8 and signed by PCO Acting Secretary Dave Gomez, the office said...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Basilan Gov. Mujiv Hataman has ordered the implementation of a four-day work week with a designated work from home every Friday in response to calls from the national government to implement energy conservation measures amid the tension in the Middle East. Executive Order No. 13,...
