Unions Fuel cost spikes squeezing Filipino drivers’ take-home pay Two-day strike by public transport drivers follows declaration of energy emergency iStock.com/aldarinho Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 02 April 2026 Recent transport worker strikes in the Philippines over soaring fuel costs have highlighted the precarious nature of earnings for both those operators and an estimated 1.7 million of ride-hailing, Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Politics Middle East unrest driving flexible working in the Philippines Remuneration Philippines aims to tackle cost-of-living crisis with minimum pay hike Compliance When employer behaviour supersedes formal dismissal in the Philippines Wellbeing How climate change is exacerbating pre-existing workplace ill-health