Senator Risa Hontiveros has pressed the government to ensure that more public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers and transport cooperatives—even those not considered “poorest of the poor”—will receive state emergency aid. I n a letter dated March 19, Hontiveros urged the Department of Budget...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) assured the public Friday, March 20, that it is ready to prevent a potential surge in theft and robbery incidents despite rising prices of basic goods amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr. said the...
NEW DELHI (AP) — Countries in Asia are scrambling to conserve energy and protect consumers as the war on Iran and attacks on gas fields and oil refineries disrupt critical supplies, rattling markets and driving up prices. The crisis is hitting Asia hardest because of its heavy reliance on...
Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV pushed on Friday, March 20 for a more targeted and immediate government assistance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and vulnerable segments of the middle class affected by the impact of the Middle East conflict. Aquino noted that minimum wage earners...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Thursday, March 19, the release of P1,094,082,181.12 to all 896 barangays in the city. The fund aims to support residents as global oil prices surge to unprecedented levels due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Domagoso made the...
ILOILO CITY – A transport group here estimated that they are losing P100,000 a day due to the crisis in the Middle East. The Western Visayas Transport Cooperative (WVTC) said they are losing the amount operating 95 minibuses in the regional capital. The WVTC is set to reduce the number of...
The Senate has formed an ad-hoc committee that will be tasked to establish a comprehensive contingency plan to address the current oil crisis and prevent stagflation of the economy. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri expresses his full support for Senate Resolution No. 350, which...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has formally filed the bill seeking a P52.8-billion supplemental budget to fund the expanded subsidies for vulnerable sectors affected by the ongoing oil crisis. In filing of Senate Bill No. 1986, Hontiveros said it is imperative to address the limited amount of available...
President Marcos said the government’s decision to suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel will depend on global oil price movements, stressing that the situation remains highly unpredictable amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Marcos said this after Congress approved on the third and...
President Marcos on Tuesday assured Filipinos that food supply and prices remain stable despite rising global oil prices, saying there is no need to hoard as the government keeps the situation under control. Marcos said this as he led a joint price and supply monitoring activity of the Department...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday, March 17, said lessons from escalating missile and drone attacks in the Middle East point to urgent gaps in the country’s own defense posture, particularly on interception capability, supply chains, and fuel reserves....
Malacañang has appealed to the people to refrain from sowing fear amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, stressing that President Marcos "is in control" of the conflict 's impacts. "Ang pakiusap lamang po natin sa ngayon dahil nasa sitwasyon tayong ganito, let us refrain from doing...
