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The populist move to reduce or suspend the excise tax on fuel will hit the government’s fiscal options.
DT · · 3 min read
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.
Vivienne Angeles (VA),Carl Magadia,Jason Mago · · 3 min read
As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently floated the possibility of a joint oil and gas exploration with China in the West Philippine Sea as the oil crisis…
Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read
The mining industry’s low contribution to the Philippines’ GDP highlights a sharp irony, given the country’s high ranking in global nickel, gold and copper…
Art Besana · · 2 min read
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,…
Rey Bancod · · 2 min read
Many Filipinos remain critical of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., citing his failure to curb rising commodity prices, according to a Pulse Asia survey…
Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read
More than five decades separate the Philippines’ responses to two global oil shocks — both of which unfolded under a Marcos presidency — the 1973 energy crisis…
Via Bianca Ramones · · 3 min read
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure suspending the collection of excise taxes on fuel products, granting the government a…
Raffy Ayeng · · 3 min read
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos wants the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit set for May to be a memorable experience for the foreign…
DT · · 1 min read
Marcos clarifies: EO just for the energy sector, not a general emergency
Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read
The Philippines has become the first country in the world to declare a state of national energy emergency in response to the rising global oil crisis fueled by…
Theo Anthony Cabantac · · 1 min read
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he does not want to discuss the possibility of controlling oil companies using his authority under Executive Order No.…
Raffy Ayeng · · 1 min read
Senator Loren Legarda welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency but stressed that urgent and concrete…
Carl Magadia · · 2 min read
Many Filipinos remain adamant about withholding trust in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. due to his failure to curb rising commodity prices, based on a survey.
Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned of possible flight disruptions due to the tightening jet fuel supply, even as Malacañang initially maintained that the…
Jason Mago,Raffy Ayeng · · 2 min read
Malacañang on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency, just hours after senators sharply criticized the government’s handling — and apparent…
Raffy Ayeng,Edjen Oliquino · · 3 min read
“Manhid, walang pakiramdam!” (“Insensitive, no empathy”).
Dani Mari Arnaiz · · 2 min read
It appears the proverbial gravy train shows no sign of slowing. A source told Nosy Tarsee that a certain high-profile communications adviser, who secured…
DT · · 1 min read
