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...
Malacañang said it is not closing its doors to recommendations to implement a price freeze on oil as the country reels from the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Friday, March 27, that a price freeze is under...
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Negros Oriental province is conducting weekly price monitoring of commodities during the holiday season, amid a price freeze that excludes Noche Buena items, an official said on Tuesday. Krystle Jade Bato, DTI-Negros Oriental...
President Marcos has ordered transport and aviation authorities to coordinate with counterparts in Malaysia and Singapore to track down helicopters and aircraft allegedly linked to former congressman Zaldy Co, saying the government will not allow stolen public assets to be used to evade the law. In...
The Malabon Central Market was inspected by the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday, Nov. 24, to verify that vendors were complying with the city 's price freeze currently in effect. DA Assistant Secretary Atty led the inspection. Genevieve Velicaria-Guevarra, together with Assistant...
Following the declaration of a national state of calamity by President Marcos, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public and all pharmacies nationwide that a “price freeze” on essential medicines is now in effect. On Thursday, Nov. 6, President Marcos approved the recommendation of...
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry has issued a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities in the province of Davao Oriental following the declaration of state of calamity due to the doublet earthquake. Covered by the order from Oct. 13 to Dec. 12 are rice, corn, fresh meat, fish,...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Wednesday, Sept. 24, asked the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to freeze nearly P500 million in luxury vehicles and almost P5 billion in aircraft connected to officials and contractors allegedly involved in ghost and substandard flood...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here imposed a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities in Negros Occidental, which has been placed under a state of calamity due to the effects of tropical cyclone ‘’Crising’’ and the outbreak of the red-striped soft scale insect...
Malacañang was elated after the United States exempted a portion of its military financing to the Philippines from its foreign aid freeze. Palace press officer Claire Castro said the Philippine government sees the move as a huge help, especially for the goal to modernize the Armed Forces of the...
Office of Civil Defense administrator Usec. Ariel Nepomuceno (File photo by OCD) The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is determining programs that were affected by the pause in foreign assistance of the United States. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, OCD administrator, issued a memorandum order...
The Department of Trade and Industry-Palawan has imposed a 60-day price freeze on basic necessities in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan after a state of calamity was declared due to severe effects of heavy rain and flood caused by the shear line. The DTI reminded business establishments to comply with...
