Phoenix employees to work remotely until yearend

PHOENIX Petroleum Philippines, Inc. on Tuesday said over 70% of its employees will continue working from home until the end of the year despite the easing of lockdown measures in the country.

“While quarantine measures have been loosened, the threat of the virus continues, and we likewise continue to do our part to help flatten the curve. Hence, we have decided to let employees who need not be in the office or any operational facility to work in the safety of their homes,” said Phoenix President and Chief Operating Officer Henry Albert R. Fadullon said in a statement.

The listed oil company said there are still no reported cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection among its workers.

In March, Phoenix released some portion of the advanced 13th-month pay and Christmas bonus of its regular employees. It also provided those needing Internet connection with connectivity allowance.

Meanwhile, some critical on-site employees were allowed to report to their respective workplaces. They were given protective personal equipment (PPE), vitamin supplements, food subsidies, and additional financial assistance.

In an internal survey, 93% of Phoenix employees who have gone working from home said they approve of their set-up.

“We have zero reported confirmed COVID-19 cases within the company, and we intend to keep it that way by adopting flexible work arrangements and continuous health monitoring, among other methods to protect our employees and our community,” Mr. Fadullon said. — Adam J. Ang