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Senator Proposes Four-Day Workweek Amid Fuel Crisis

3/8/2026

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  • Senator Francis Escudero proposed private companies adopt a four-day onsite workweek to mitigate rising fuel prices tied to the Middle East conflict.
  • President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced a similar scheme for government offices starting March 9.
  • Lawyer Romulo Macalintal proposed a staggered implementation across Metro Manila, designating non-working days for specific cities to reduce vehicle volume.
  • The proposals aim to enhance energy conservation and public welfare.