Transportation unions across the Philippines have launched a two-day strike to protest surging fuel prices linked to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. The nationwide strike by minibus drivers has severely disrupted daily commutes, with groups demanding “more assistance” from the government as workers face long transportation queues. In response to the mounting crisis, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially declared a national energy emergency to ensure stability and authorize direct government fuel purchases. To conserve resources, the administration also implemented a four-day work week for civil servants and formed a special committee to oversee the distribution of essential supplies
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