Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Saturday, March 28, that the upper chamber’s Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) Committee was preparing its interim report--including initial recommendations--to address the country’s fuel supply concerns amid...
Senator Bam Aquino has renewed his call for the government to formally declare a price freeze on basic commodities and essential goods, stating that this would help shield the public from the impact of surging oil prices driven by the Middle East crisis. “Mag-price freeze na sila. Mula noong...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to take part in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28, and adopt energy-saving habits, stressing the importance of conservation amid the ongoing global energy crisis. In a video message, the President said this year’s observance, themed “Switch on Habits for...
Motorists heading to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 from the Skyway can now save about 15 to 25 minutes following the opening of a new off-ramp linking the NAIA Expressway directly to the terminal. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) on Thursday led the opening of the...
When Atty. Francis Saturnino “Nino” Juan took the helm of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in August 2025, he inherited an agency choked by years of delays. Its credibility was so bruised that power sector stakeholders approached progress not with hope, but with hardened, deliberately...
Malacañang welcomed proposals to adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements amid rising fuel prices but said the decision ultimately rests with private companies. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace sees the proposal as beneficial in reducing fuel...
Did you know that the House of Representatives has recently launched a free ride program benefitting commuters traveling from San Jose del Monte,in Bulacan to Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City? Dubbed "Biyaheng Damayan: Libreng Sakay mula sa Kongreso", the program is part of a temporary transport...
HOTSPOT The community pantries of the Philippines were a ray of light in the dark times of the pandemic. They are doing it again. The absolutely amazing Maginhawa Community Pantry has launched operations aimed at helping crisis-struck jeepney drivers. They can drop by to get some food stuff like...
The Philippine economy, long a darling of emerging market growth, is shifting into a defensive war footing. As Brent crude flirts with atmospheric heights and the Middle East conflict continues to choke the Strait of Hormuz—the world’s most vital energy artery—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr....
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. turned over two ambulances to Laguna province on Friday. The ambulances were received by Gov. Sol Aragones. Aragones said these will strengthen emergency healthcare services. Mayor Ross Rizal of Calamba City said these will significantly...
DAVAO CITY – A group of lawyers from Davao City filed a Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition on Friday, March 27, before the Supreme Court seeking to stop the House Committee on Justice from proceeding with actions related to impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Z. Duterte. The...
A promise to her dying mother carried a 24-year-old cadet from Baybay City, Leyte to the top of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) “Silang-Paglaom” Class of 2026. Police Cadet Van Marie Editha Gundaya Cagasan led the 326-strong graduating class on Friday, March 27, at Camp General...
