’73 oil crisis: A commuter’s memory
For many Filipinos, the 1973 oil crisis is remembered as a time of long lines, rationed fuel, and tightening belts. But for retired sportsman Joey Romasanta,…
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For many Filipinos, the 1973 oil crisis is remembered as a time of long lines, rationed fuel, and tightening belts. But for retired sportsman Joey Romasanta,…
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The government is allocating as much as P20 billion to secure a buffer of up to two million barrels of oil through the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC),…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned of possible flight disruptions due to the tightening jet fuel supply, even as Malacañang initially maintained that the…
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Malacañang on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency, just hours after senators sharply criticized the government’s handling — and apparent…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go called for urgent economic interventions to improve Filipinos’ quality of life as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue…
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In the long term, this crisis is a loud, expensive signal that our dependence on imported fossil fuels is a national security risk.
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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 real problem is delayed action. Many families think rising oil prices are only temporary. They do not adjust early.
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Unquestionably, our significant oil dependency places our country in a highly vulnerable and precarious situation.
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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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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned of possible flight disruptions due to tightening jet fuel supply, even as Malacañang maintained that the country is not…
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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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The Department of Energy (DOE) has forced power developers to accelerate projects, bringing about 300 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) from a 900…
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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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