Going slow on crisis highway
Malacañang has been steadfast in its pronouncement that there is no oil crisis in the Philippines. There is, however, a crisis committee.
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Malacañang has been steadfast in its pronouncement that there is no oil crisis in the Philippines. There is, however, a crisis committee.
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The most sobering point of the Secretary of Energy’s remarks is the asymmetry she noted, that is, high fuel prices are painful but manageable, but no fuel at…
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During past price spikes, major oil multinationals posted record windfall profits in the billions while consumers absorbed the pain.
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The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) announced on Tuesday, 24 March, that it will reduce the aeronautical fees effective 1 April, as part of…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the grounding of some airlines in the country remains a possibility as jet fuel prices continue to climb.
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The Philippine Ports Authority said it has yet to see a decline in passenger traffic across its ports despite rising fuel prices, as many travelers are…
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Senator Loren Legarda on Tuesday took a swipe at Energy Secretary Sharon Garin for downplaying the oil crisis despite persistent soaring prices, arguing that…
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A bus terminal in Cubao, Quezon City revealed that it had to limit the amount of its daily trips as passengers have come few and far between in recent weeks…
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A city bus operator said rising fuel prices are costing his company up to P10,000 in daily losses, underscoring the need for sustained government subsidies to…
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reported a slight decline in vehicle volume along EDSA following recent fuel price increases.
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The government is moving to limit the impact of rising global oil prices on electricity bills by shifting the energy mix—cutting reliance on expensive diesel…
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The potential use of Euro 2 petroleum products, widely criticized as a dirtier fuel with environmental risks, has not been activated and remains purely a…
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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) expressed hope that the five-day pause ordered by United States President Donald Trump on planned…
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Gasoline up P0.60 per liter; diesel, kerosene up P1.20
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Rising fuel and commodity prices are taking a toll on small vendors, significantly reducing daily earnings and straining household finances.
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Under the approved tiered scheme, the base fare is set at P10 when fuel prices range from P65 to P75 per liter. The fare rises to P12 when fuel reaches P76 to…
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Additionally, the city government will implement a four-day workweek for its employees as a contingency measure to reduce transportation costs.
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Instead of cultivating new talent and ideas, term limits have perpetuated a cycle of mediocrity and political substitutions within families.
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