Manila, March 27 -- Malacanang on Friday described as a "big help" the work-from-home (WFH) arrangements proposed by private companies to conserve energy amid rising fuel costs.

In a press briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said such initiatives from the private sector are welcome but will not be mandated by the government.

"Kung iyan ang magiging panukala ng mga private business companies, makakatulong ng malaki iyan (If that will be the proposal of private business companies, that will be a big help)," Castro said, reacting to some private firms' plan to set up a WFH scheme to help workers who are bearing the brunt of rising fuel prices due to tensions in the Middle East.

"Pero siyempre po, hindi naman po didiktahan ng Pang...