Starting March 9, 2026, some offices in the Philippine Executive department will adopt a temporary four-day work week as part of energy conservation efforts amid Middle East conflicts.
President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. has declared that beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, certain offices within the Philippine government’s Executive department will temporarily transition to a four-day work week. This initiative aims to conserve energy resources in response to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, which have impacted global energy stability. Marcos communicated the decision through a video message, emphasizing the government’s role in reducing energy consumption. No additional details on which specific offices are included or the duration of the temporary measure were provided. This move follows broader discussions and proposals regarding workweek reductions and alternative work arrangements in Southeast Asia, including calls for four-day workweeks and online classes amid concerns about rising oil prices. The official source for this information is a statement from the Presidential office as reported by GMA Integrated News.
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- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/979041/marcos-implements-4-day-work-week-in-some-executive-offices/story/