
Solon slams Lacson’s stance on non-removal of fuel tax
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s remarks which opposed the removal of the excise tax on fuel failed to consider its effects on ordinary Filipinos, says lawmaker.
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Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson’s remarks which opposed the removal of the excise tax on fuel failed to consider its effects on ordinary Filipinos, says lawmaker.
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Rising fuel costs pushed inflation beyond the government’s target in March, as transport expenses surged following global oil disruptions linked to tensions in…
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“What good is the grass if the horse is already dead?”
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Rising diesel prices are starting to weigh on local food production and distribution, with businesses reporting higher costs across supply chains.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to proposals that could help mitigate the economic impact of the Middle East conflict on the Philippines, particularly…
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The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) is set to present its recommendations to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, 7…
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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will adopt a new work schedule aimed at conserving energy and easing commuting costs for employees and the public.
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She cited a case in which a woman spent more than two decades in prison despite a ruling that warranted only 30 days.
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The message from Malacañang is now unmistakable: accountability can be postponed, and relief can be deferred, because the welfare of ordinary Filipinos ranks…
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BAGUIO CITY — Congressman Mauricio G. Domogan stressed on Saturday that while he supports the right of businesses to earn a profit, the current fuel prices in…
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The Supreme Court of the Philippines will proceed with its 2026 Summer Sessions beginning Monday, 6 April, in Manila, assuring the public that hearings and…
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The Department of Energy (DOE) said the government’s safe-passage plan for fuel shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz will not reduce fuel prices, but…
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Despite rising fuel prices, Filipino devotees continued to observe Visita Iglesia on Maundy Thursday, adjusting their plans while remaining committed to their…
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Hundreds of electric taxis operated by Filipino companies are now active on Grab’s platform, offering commuters a lower-cost and more sustainable transport…
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Fisherfolk groups and environmental advocates are calling for stronger government support as rising oil and gasoline prices continue to erode incomes in the…
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Hundreds of electric taxis operated by Filipino companies have been deployed on the Grab platform, offering commuters a more sustainable transport option as…
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has intensified its crackdown on opportunistic crimes and transportation violations as volatile fuel prices continue to…
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Rome (AFP) — Italy’s prime minister is seeking to revive her government’s fortunes after a damaging referendum defeat with a new electoral reform introduced in…
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