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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Rebecca Ratcliffe South-east Asia correspondent

Philippines considers four-day working week to combat rising costs

A commuter crosses a bridge overlooking slow-moving traffic in Metro Manila, Philippines.
A traffic jam in Metro Manila. The cost of oil in the Philippines rose on Tuesday for the 11th successive week. Photograph: Rolex dela Peña/EPA

The Philippines is considering a four-day working week to conserve energy, as the cost of fuel continues to rise globally, driven by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Officials are searching for ways to soften the impact of dramatic price increases, which have prompted calls for a rise in the minimum wage and greater assistance for drivers.

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