Our cross to bear
At a time of hardship, such controversies deepen public distrust and sharpen the sense that the sacrifice is not equally shared.
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At a time of hardship, such controversies deepen public distrust and sharpen the sense that the sacrifice is not equally shared.
When the oil industry was deregulated in 1998, the unbundling of bills at the pump should have accompanied it.
Nobody wants the fire, yet everyone is flicking matches. Modern conflict is wired for escalation.
The Constitution has zero mention of a ‘state of national energy emergency’ or any energy-specific emergency declaration.
The global oil crisis is no longer a distant economic forecast; it is now at the doorstep of every Filipino athlete.
A wealth tax of one to three percent, based on Ibon’s estimate, can generate P500 to P600 billion a year, if it covers 3,000 Filipino…
Oil refineries are still running on the inventories before Iran was attacked — inventories normally lasting 40-60 days — but these…
Instead of providing the public with a clear path to navigate through the series of price shocks, the edict only added to the confusion.
There are those who think this kind of talk is fear-mongering, pointing out that inflation rates have not hit double digits for a long time.
The populist move to reduce or suspend the excise tax on fuel will hit the government’s fiscal options.
Trump is no longer just signaling; the US is actively preparing for a much broader war, moving thousands of troops and heavy equipment,…
A quick, decisive win by the US and Israel is the fastest route back to Gulf stability, which is vital for the Philippines and the families…
The most sobering point of the Secretary of Energy’s remarks is the asymmetry she noted, that is, high fuel prices are painful but…
During past price spikes, major oil multinationals posted record windfall profits in the billions while consumers absorbed the pain.
When your increase is nearly twice that of your peers, the market is no longer merely reacting — it is extracting. Cha-ching!
‘A jeepney driver’s additional daily expense increased by P1,300 due to fuel. That P5,000 only covers about three days of increased cost.’
People worry that we are painting a target on ourselves, questioning whether the country can still be neutral.
The emergency powers that Congress would likely grant President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can be employed to regulate the market.
At a time of hardship, such controversies deepen public distrust and sharpen the sense that the sacrifice is not equally shared.
When the oil industry was deregulated in 1998, the unbundling of bills at the pump should have accompanied it.
Nobody wants the fire, yet everyone is flicking matches. Modern conflict is wired for escalation.
The Constitution has zero mention of a ‘state of national energy emergency’ or any energy-specific emergency declaration.
The global oil crisis is no longer a distant economic forecast; it is now at the doorstep of every Filipino athlete.
A wealth tax of one to three percent, based on Ibon’s estimate, can generate P500 to P600 billion a year, if it covers 3,000 Filipino…
Oil refineries are still running on the inventories before Iran was attacked — inventories normally lasting 40-60 days — but these…
Instead of providing the public with a clear path to navigate through the series of price shocks, the edict only added to the confusion.
There are those who think this kind of talk is fear-mongering, pointing out that inflation rates have not hit double digits for a long time.
The populist move to reduce or suspend the excise tax on fuel will hit the government’s fiscal options.
Trump is no longer just signaling; the US is actively preparing for a much broader war, moving thousands of troops and heavy equipment,…
A quick, decisive win by the US and Israel is the fastest route back to Gulf stability, which is vital for the Philippines and the families…
The most sobering point of the Secretary of Energy’s remarks is the asymmetry she noted, that is, high fuel prices are painful but…
During past price spikes, major oil multinationals posted record windfall profits in the billions while consumers absorbed the pain.
When your increase is nearly twice that of your peers, the market is no longer merely reacting — it is extracting. Cha-ching!
‘A jeepney driver’s additional daily expense increased by P1,300 due to fuel. That P5,000 only covers about three days of increased cost.’
People worry that we are painting a target on ourselves, questioning whether the country can still be neutral.
The emergency powers that Congress would likely grant President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. can be employed to regulate the market.