State of national confusion
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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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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The strongest measure taken by the government thus far — the suspension of the excise tax on fuel — will have little effect in easing Filipinos’ suffering,…
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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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The big three domestic oil firms warned that their fuel inventories may run out next month if the problem in the Strait of Hormuz is not resolved, but…
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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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“Tax the rich,” progressive groups challenged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., criticizing what they described as the government’s ineffective response to 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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A transport leader on Thursday questioned why drivers were being asked to disclose their voting precincts to receive government aid, citing gaps and delays in…
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Ejercito expressed reservations, saying it (China-Philippine deal) would not provide an immediate solution, noting that oil extraction would take three to five…
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The threat of an oil shortage in the country looms large, as petroleum companies on Thursday warned that fuel supplies beyond April are not guaranteed amid…
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There are those who think this kind of talk is fear-mongering, pointing out that inflation rates have not hit double digits for a long time.
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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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