
DoLE shields workers from energy emergency
The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has readied P1.2 billion in standby funds to assist vulnerable workers as the country enters a national energy…
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The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE) has readied P1.2 billion in standby funds to assist vulnerable workers as the country enters a national energy…
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The Constitution has zero mention of a ‘state of national energy emergency’ or any energy-specific emergency declaration.
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. are eyeing the establishment of specialized pharmaceutical…
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What was once a tribute to the Filipino spirit has been weaponized by a political class that uses our ability to suffer as a shield for their own ineptitude.
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At any rate, it now seems the emergency declaration somewhat preempted or blunted criticisms of this administration’s credibility and competence.
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Leaders from women’s organizations and the business sector held a forum on the theme “Gender Equality and an Inclusive Society,” highlighting the role of women…
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Various engagements and mitigation efforts to address the ongoing fuel supply problems kept President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. busy this week, as the…
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The business community is looking to the government’s newly declared energy emergency as a chance to fast-track long-pending reforms and secure more stable…
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The World Bank Group announced on Thursday (Friday, 27 March, Philippine time) that it will provide financial assistance to member countries — including the…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) disclosed that it is coordinating with terminal owners nationwide to slash rental fees by at…
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Oil refineries are still running on the inventories before Iran was attacked — inventories normally lasting 40-60 days — but these refineries are now running…
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Instead of providing the public with a clear path to navigate through the series of price shocks, the edict only added to the confusion.
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Energy Secretary Sharon Garin may have found beauty in unlikely places — steel hull, diesel cargo and all — as “another government-procured fuel shipment” has…
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The populist move to reduce or suspend the excise tax on fuel will hit the government’s fiscal options.
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Being first is usually a badge of honor. But in this case, it underscores a failure to anticipate, to prepare, and to act before a crisis turns to catastrophe.
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Philippine-headquartered Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending financial support to assist developing member countries as the Middle East conflict…
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POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — The municipal government here reassured the local business sector amid mounting concerns over potential oil supply shortages and…
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As part of the emergency measures, Nartatez also announced increased night patrols in residential communities.
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