Oil prices surge, Filipino government agencies restrict non-essential travel. Some government agencies in the Philippines implement a four-day work week.

With the ongoing tension in the Middle East region causing disruptions to oil supply, the prices of gasoline and diesel have risen significantly in many countries recently. On the 6th, the Philippine government announced that some government agencies will temporarily switch to a four-day workweek starting next week to save energy. At the same time, government agencies will reduce energy consumption in their offices by 10% to 20% and prohibit non-essential travel, including inspection visits and team-building activities. These measures aim to save energy and alleviate the economic impact on the Philippines due to the current tensions in the Middle East.