
Rice price cap proposal gains backing
A proposed ceiling on imported rice prices has gained policy support as the government moves to cushion Filipino consumers from rising food costs driven by…
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A proposed ceiling on imported rice prices has gained policy support as the government moves to cushion Filipino consumers from rising food costs driven by…
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After weeks of sharp price swings, Filipino motorists may finally get a moment of respite.
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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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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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‘But what we are focusing on now is immediate, you know, we will have to amend the Oil Deregulation Law.’
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As the call for the government to temporarily take over the operations of oil companies due to the leap-frogging fuel prices — which is far higher than the…
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The Bureau of Customs has strengthened monitoring and processing of petroleum imports across all ports to ensure steady fuel supply amid global oil disruptions.
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The Philippine National Police on Friday reported five cases of fuel hoarding and profiteering as authorities intensify monitoring amid the ongoing oil supply…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the Philippines will proceed with hosting the ASEAN Summit and related meetings this year despite rising costs and the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said repealing the Oil Deregulation Law is not off the table but stressed that the government is prioritizing immediate…
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San Miguel Corp. chairman and chief executive officer Ramon Ang said he is willing to sell Petron Corp. to the government if it believes it can better manage…
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Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste warned that the Philippines may face a debt crisis worse than the ongoing oil shock if the government fails…
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ILOILO CITY — Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. led a Provincial Community Defense Cluster meeting on 27 March 2026 to assess fuel supply conditions and address…
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Thursday assured the public that prices of basic necessities and prime commodities have remained stable, with no…
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The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has endorsed a proposal to impose a temporary price ceiling on imported rice, signaling a stronger…
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Ferry operators have committed not to increase fares this Holy Week amid the huge spikes in fuel price caused by the war in the Middle East, President…
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Shipping accounts for more than 50 percent of logistics costs. Trucking takes up another 35 percent. These are the heavyweights.
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TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Corn and rice farmers in Kalinga now have expanded legal protections against unfair market practices following the enactment of the…
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