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Diesel price rollback seen at P10/l, gasoline expected to remain steady

Consumers can expect another oil price rollback for diesel this week, the third consecutive week of price cuts of as much as P10 per...

DSWD extends aid to nearly 1M PUV drivers nationwide

A total of 977,036 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers nationwide as of received P5,000 in cash relief assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and...

Mideast war takes a bite out of Filipino street food vendors

Manila, Philippines—Filipinos like their "pares"—a traditional beef stew, served hot—but the soaring cost of liquefied petroleum gas has made that prospect increasingly difficult since war...

OFWs value action over policy in government response, study finds

Amid rising tensions in OFW-heavy regions such as the Middle East, Overseas Filipino Workers are increasingly evaluating the Philippines’ migration governance based on the...

329,000 barrels of diesel arrive from Malaysia

Some 329,000 barrels (52.311 million liters) of diesel from Malaysia arrived in the country as part of the second government-secured diesel shipment amid the...

House targets energy crisis response bills by May 4

The House of Representatives under Speaker Faustino Dy III is fast-tracking a package of measures to address rising fuel costs, with legislation expected to...

Saving Kamatis

Tomatoes are ripe for the picking in Quezon City, as Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan and his ‘Sagip Saka’ initiative managed to save hundreds of...

Lawmakers eye Bayanihan 3 for reforms

House Committee on Ways and Means chair and Marikina City Rep. Miro Quimbo said the initiative is being shaped under the direction of Speaker...

Manila LGU launches ‘Libreng Sakay’ program

The Manila city government’s free jeepney ride program officially began Monday, benefiting operators, drivers, gas stations, and commuters. Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau Director Dennis...

Nickel industry faces shut downs if crisis worsens

Philippine nickel producers warned of possible shutdowns if fuel supply disruptions worsen, as the industry is likely to fall below government priority sectors during...

Lucena bishop urges fasting, prayer amid Mideast crisis

Bishop Mel Rey Uy of Lucena called on the faithful to fast, abstain, and pray on March 27 amid escalating tensions in the Middle...

Senators back state of national emergency as oil crisis deepens

Senators on Tuesday backed calls for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare a state of national emergency as global oil disruptions threaten the Philippine...

PBBM orders intensified support, monitors prices amid global crisis

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday said the government is ramping up assistance and closely monitoring the prices of basic goods and supplies...

DOLE to assist OFWs affected by Middle East crisis

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Friday evening issued a statement saying it will provide assistance to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected...
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