Useless optics over substance
The Constitution has zero mention of a ‘state of national energy emergency’ or any energy-specific emergency declaration.
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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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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said the agency is prioritizing fuel conservation following the President’s directive to…
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The Department of Health announced that it was not set to implement an increase in service charge for its public hospitals amid the ongoing fuel price…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Saturday assured the public that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPC) have remained steady…
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The Philippine National Oil Company Exploration Corp. has secured a total of 165.68 million liters or about 1.042 million barrels of diesel for the country’s…
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has commended the City of Manila for its well-organized distribution of cash assistance to some 21,000…
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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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The global oil crisis is no longer a distant economic forecast; it is now at the doorstep of every Filipino athlete.
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A wealth tax of one to three percent, based on Ibon’s estimate, can generate P500 to P600 billion a year, if it covers 3,000 Filipino billionaires with total…
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For some families, however, traditions remain unchanged despite the financial strain. One parent said their family will continue their annual ‘Visita Iglesia,’…
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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 Philippine peso sank to a new record low of P60.55 per US dollar on Friday afternoon as the crisis in the Middle East continued to weigh on the currency…
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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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This action follows nationwide protests since mid-March, as drivers face diesel prices nearing P120/liter and gasoline over P100, eroding profits despite…
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Police have launched a manhunt for a motorist who fled a gasoline station along EDSA without paying for more than P5,000 worth of diesel, an incident captured…
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LPG prices in Metro Manila range from P825 to over P1,000 per tank.
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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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