Palace open to work-from-home setup amid oil price surge
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang welcomed proposals to adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements as fuel prices continue to rise but said the decision ultimately rests on private companies.
Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Friday, March 27, the government sees WFH as a “helpful” m...
While the government is open to WFH arrangements, it emphasizes that private companies are free to decide on work arrangements best suited for their operations. This presents an opportunity for businesses to explore hybrid or fully remote setups in response to rising fuel prices and potential supply disruptions from tensions in the Middle East. The proposed P5,000 monthly subsidy for minimum wage workers affected by these issues highlights concerns about the impact of fuel price increases on vul...
