
Suspend fuel tax, not fares, commuter group tells gov’t
A transport advocacy group on Friday said suspending excise taxes on fuel—not raising fares—is what commuters are calling for amid rising oil prices.
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A transport advocacy group on Friday said suspending excise taxes on fuel—not raising fares—is what commuters are calling for amid rising oil prices.
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Government agencies and development partners have begun outlining concrete steps to improve telemedicine services in the Philippines, following a joint…
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Nearly half of Filipinos want President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s government to take urgent action on rising food costs, a survey commissioned by…
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Century Pacific Food, Inc. (CPFI), which produces half of the country’s total canned food volume, assured the public that its stocks remain sufficient amid the…
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ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo provincial government has turned over 30 permanent, disaster-resilient housing units to residents of Purok 3, Barangay Nangka in…
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Thirteen Filipino researchers were recognized for their contributions to national development during the Department of Science and Technology — National…
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The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) is urging local government units to intensify efforts against cigarette smuggling, which costs the country billions…
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In a twist straight out of fake news, the comeback of former Environment Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga as Special Envoy for Disaster Risk Reduction and…
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More than 20,000 housing units were offered to prospective buyers as the Housing Fair 2026 Central Luzon opened in Pampanga, drawing around 2,000 home seekers…
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The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has decommissioned seven tropical cyclone names from its domestic…
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BALANGA, Bataan — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has turned over a monitoring boat and oil spill containment equipment to the…
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is ramping up the rollout of the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program,…
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Emil Hernandez delivered a composed and consistent performance, firing a two-under-par 70 to headline the premier 15–18 division of the USwing Mojing Junior…
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is shifting into a higher gear on food security, launching a $40-billion push to reshape food systems across Asia and the…
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What needs to be highlighted during the Food Month, said Chef Sarasola, is the ‘freshness of our ingredients…along with our diverse and flavor-balanced…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered that leased public utility vehicles (PUVs) must not exceed the authorized number…
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For a country blessed with natural resources, the Philippines also faces many challenges, from disasters and socio-economic risks to mortality concerns. In…
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Over 20,000 housing units from about 40 private developers were on display for the working class at the Housing Fair 2026 Central Luzon, showcasing President…
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