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DTI: No price hikes for basic goods until mid-April

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said there will be no price increases for basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) through April 16,...

Labor groups renew push for ₱200 wage hike amid rising inflation

Various labor groups have renewed calls for a ₱200 daily wage increase as inflation pressures intensify due to escalating tensions in the Middle East,...

‘PH should prepare for contingencies but not fear Taiwan conflict’

The Philippines should prepare for possible contingencies involving tensions over Taiwan but should not be overly worried about being dragged into a broader conflict,...

Olongapo gov’t orders fuel-saving measures

The Olongapo City government has ordered strict fuel-saving measures for all government vehicles starting this week as gasoline prices climb amid the escalating Middle...

ME tensions threaten power costs

The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines has warned of higher electricity spot market prices due to heightened tensions in the Middle East. IEMOP...

GCash waives fees for Filipinos in Middle East to help ease financial burden amid tensions

GCash is waiving transaction fees for users in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman to help ease their financial...

BOC tightens monitoring of oil imports amid Middle East tensions

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has ordered all ports nationwide to intensify monitoring of oil imports and fuel inventory levels as tensions involving United...

PH has enough oil reserves for 60 days, Marcos assures public

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured the public that the Philippines has enough oil reserves to cushion the impact of global price volatility...

PH Consulate in Jeddah advises caution to Umrah pilgrims

The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah has advised Filipino Umrah pilgrims departing from the Philippines to exercise caution and closely follow local advisories amid...

Stratbase rejects claim of massive job losses amid PH–China tensions

The Stratbase Institute has dismissed claims by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Manila that strained diplomatic ties between the Philippines...

China envoy urges focus on ‘bigger picture’ amid tensions

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan expressed hope that Manila and Beijing would expedite consultations on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the...

‘Keep dreaming’ —NATO chief says Europe can’t defend itself without US

BRUSSELS—NATO chief Mark Rutte warned Monday Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, in the face of calls for the continent to stand...

Filipinos trust allies to help secure WPS interests — survey

A Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Stratbase found that Filipinos overwhelmingly trust like-minded international partners—such as the United States, Japan, Canada, and Australia—to help...

China, Philippines urgedto manage overlapping sea claims

The Chinese Embassy in Manila said China and the Philippines have overlapping maritime claims in the South China Sea and called on both sides...
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