At least two senators are urging both government and private sectors to adopt work-from-home and other flexible work arrangements to reduce fuel consumption amid rising oil prices caused by Middle East tensions.
Senator Joel Villanueva, author of the 2018 Telecommuting Act or “Work-From-Home law,” emphasized that the existing law provides a ready framework to lessen commuting demand.
He noted that remote work not only benefits employees but also helps cut gasoline and diesel use during periods of global price spikes.
The law allows private-sector employees to work from alternative locations using digital technology, while government offices follow similar rules set by the Civil Service Commission.
Villanueva also encouraged adopting hybrid setups, compressed workweeks, staggered hours, and flexible schedules as additional measures to ease fuel demand.
Source: PhilNews24 | March 6, 2026
