’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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A city bus operator said his company is losing about P10,000 a day in revenue due to the rising fuel prices, underscoring the urgent need for government…
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Fuel prices surged this week, with gasoline, diesel, and kerosene all increasing, driven by the persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, though the…
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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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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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