4 day week, fewer car trips in Philippines as Iran fallout bites

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 11, 2026 at 12:32 PM

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In March 2026, the Philippines is experiencing the global impact of the US-Israeli war on Iran, leading to rising fuel prices. As a result, more Filipinos are utilizing public transportation. In Manila, some businesses are implementing a four-day work week. The Philippine government is also reducing non-essential travel to conserve energy and mitigate the effects of increased fuel costs. These measures aim to address the economic strain caused by the international conflict and its impact on energy prices.

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United States 50% Israel 50% Al Jazeera 60% Jamela Alindogan 60% Manila 70% Iran ×280% Philippines 90%

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4 day week 90% fuel prices 80% philippines 80% public transport 70% iran fallout 70% us-israeli war 60% energy costs 60% manila 50%

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Al Jazeera

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Center (0.00)

Far LeftCenterFar Right

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70%

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Philippines

This article was automatically classified using rule-based analysis. The political bias score ranges from -1 (far left) to +1 (far right).

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