Philippines to Shorten Work Week, Cut Power Use to Save Energy

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said government offices will be on a four-day work week starting on Monday in the Southeast Asian nation’s bid to save on energy as tensions in the Middle East push global fuel costs higher.

In a video message on Friday, Marcos said the shorter work week will be temporary and won’t cover those who provide emergency services including the police, firefighters and other agencies that provide frontline services to the public.