MANILA — Malacañang said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to studying the possibility of adopting a four-day work week in government offices as part of efforts to conserve energy amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the proposal could be considered if the situation between Israel and Iran worsens and begins to significantly affect global energy supply.
“Sa ngayon po ay maaaring pag-aralan po ng Pangulo ang ganyang suhestiyon lalo na kung magiging malala pa po ang nangyayaring Israel-Iran issue,” Castro said during a press briefing in Malacañang.
However, she clarified that the proposal has not yet been formally discussed by the President.
“Sa ngayon po ay hindi pa po ito napag-uusapan,” Castro added.
On Tuesday, Marcos ordered national government offices to implement energy conservation measures as tensions continue in the Middle East. He also encouraged local government units and the public to adopt similar steps to help reduce energy consumption.
Earlier, Senator Win Gatchalian floated the idea of a four-day work week in government offices as a way to mitigate the potential impact of higher fuel prices should the Middle East conflict further disrupt global oil supply.
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