Palace declares half-day WFH for govt workers on Holy Wednesday

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday announced a half-day work-from-home (WFH) setup for government employees on Wednesday in line with the country’s observation of Holy Week. The Palace issued Memorandum Circular 116, “to allow them to travel to and from the different in the country” for the long break. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire … Read more

SPAI Explains How Indonesia’s WFH Policy Could Hurt Ojol Drivers’ Income

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s proposed work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants and private-sector employees after Eid al-Fitr could hurt the earnings of millions of app-based drivers, the Indonesian Transport Workers Union (SPAI) has warned. SPAI Chairperson Lily Pujiati said the plan would likely reduce daily income for online motorcycle taxi, or ojek online (ojol), drivers, … Read more

Prabowo Considers Work-from-Home Policy to Reduce Fuel Consumption Amid Middle East War

President Prabowo Subianto has suggested that Indonesia consider implementing work-from-home arrangements as part of a broader strategy to conserve fuel consumption amid global economic uncertainty. Speaking during a Plenary Cabinet Meeting at the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday (13 March 2026), the president emphasised the need for proactive measures to mitigate the potential impact … Read more