
Fuel relief may come slowly — even after truce
Prices of petroleum products in the Philippines are unlikely to drop immediately despite a conditional two-week ceasefire among the United States, Israel and…
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Prices of petroleum products in the Philippines are unlikely to drop immediately despite a conditional two-week ceasefire among the United States, Israel and…
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The Supreme Court heard pointed arguments on Tuesday questioning the legality of “unprogrammed appropriations” (UA) in the national budget.
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The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) eked out a marginal gain on Tuesday, closing at 5,957.87, up 0.16 percent, as bargain hunting offset cautious…
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Imposing a lockdown to conserve petroleum and reduce energy consumption is not the optimal solution for the Philippines amid the ongoing global oil crisis, a…
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The Supreme Court will begin hearing petitions this week challenging provisions in the 2026 national budget that allow the continued use of unprogrammed funds,…
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A preliminary report by the Senate PROTECT panel outlines a multi-layered relief package targeting wage earners and low-income households.
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Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for a new round of government spending to cushion Filipinos from the potential economic impact of a prolonged conflict in the…
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A Senate ad hoc committee, formed to develop contingency plans for the looming oil supply shortage brought about by the Middle East crisis, is urging the…
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Department of Social Welfare and Development Rex Gatchalian condemned various Transport Network Companies for supposedly recruiting drivers during the…
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Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the government is considering tax adjustments, subsidies, and even fuel rationing as it responds to rising global oil prices and…
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The Department of Transportation (DoTr) said on Tuesday that it is allocating P1 billion from its 2026 budget to implement service contracting for drivers in…
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Vacillation will not serve the country, as an economist said; if the expectation is that things will get worse, then it’s time to implement determined measures…
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The Holy Week exodus on major expressways may be noticeably lighter this year, as the record-high gasoline and diesel prices appear to have slowed departures…
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Gatchalian urged government agencies to ensure the allocated funds are used effectively to reach vulnerable communities facing social and economic challenges.
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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday called on the Department of Energy (DoE) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to consider imposing a price cap…
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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 global oil crisis is no longer a distant economic forecast; it is now at the doorstep of every Filipino athlete.
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