Fare hikes fall short; drivers’ strike looms
The LTFRB said it remains in close coordination with PISTON but said it must balance relief for drivers with affordability for commuters.
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The LTFRB said it remains in close coordination with PISTON but said it must balance relief for drivers with affordability for commuters.
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Commuters and drivers are complaining amid the oil price hike on Tuesday, 17 March, despite the approval of a minimum fare increase for public utility vehicles…
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Water bills for customers of Manila Water Company and Maynilad Water Services will slightly increase starting April after the Metropolitan Waterworks and…
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While many are still grappling with a sharp spike in fuel prices, electricity users served by Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will also see higher power…
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This World Water Day, we must demand more than just ‘rotational interruptions.’ We need a ‘Conscience’ in our water management that prioritizes the ‘C-level’…
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Economic managers must not delay the measures to provide aid to Filipino households and public transport drivers and operators who will be reeling from the…
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The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity rates.
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A measure was filed in the House of Representatives proposing a uniform 50 percent discount on electricity charges for households with at least one minimum…
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Forty years after the historic 1986 People Power Revolution, Filipinos nationwide gathered on Wednesday to commemorate the EDSA highway’s legacy and renew…
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A combination of geopolitical tensions, supply expectations, inventory movements and market sentiment shaped global oil prices.
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Mayor says taxing the wealthy is fairer route than broad property tax increases to close city budget gap.
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Inflation in Northern Mindanao picked up in January 2026, hitting 1.4 percent, up from 0.9 percent in December, the Philippine Statistics…
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Inflation in Central Visayas continued its upward climb for the sixth straight month, reaching 5.6 percent in January 2026, up from 3.8 percent in December…
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Power consumers will see higher transmission charges in their February electric bills due to a jump in transmission rates.
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The unemployment rate stood at 4.4 percent, up from 3.1 percent a year earlier.
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Four principal authors of the proposed National Minimum Wage Bill on Tuesday urged the House leadership to prioritize the measure for plenary sponsorship and…
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced that it may evaluate a possible fare increase for public utility vehicles following…
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