Transport organizations are divided over the nationwide strike set for April 15 to 17, with Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) confirming its participation while other groups pursue dialogue with the government on rising fuel costs. Mody Floranda, president of...
A major rollback in fuel prices is set to take effect on Tuesday, April 14, offering relief to consumers amid recent volatility in global oil markets, President Marcos announced. “Simula Martes, April 14, may malaking rollback sa presyo ng langis (Starting Tuesday, April 14, there will be a big...
The Department of Energy (DOE) threatened oil companies with legal action if they fail to implement government-mandated price rollbacks that significantly exceed industry calculations, citing powers granted under a state of national energy emergency. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin issued the...
Motorists may finally see the start of fuel price easing, albeit slow, as final trading days point to the first double-digit rollback of the year. Based on a full week of trading on the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS), diesel prices are expected to drop by approximately ₱8.80 to ₱10.80 per...
As rising fuel costs threaten to drive up the price of everyday food, Manila is turning to one of the most familiar fixtures of Filipino life, the local panaderya, offering P25,000 in cash aid to keep bread within reach of ordinary families. "Ang pandesal is simbolo ng almusal ng pamilyang...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Zamboanga City was placed under a state of calamity due to rising oil prices from the Middle East conflict. The Sangguniang Panlungsod approved a resolution during its regular session on Wednesday, April 8, based on a recommendation of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management...
While President Marcos believes the two-week ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran may not be enough to lower the prices of oil, the country will maximize it to increase its supply. "So, we will take full advantage of the two weeks to increase our supply as much as possible and to...
Despite the suspended strikes among the United States (US), Iran, and Israel, early oil market trading suggested price spikes could continue next week. Based on the average Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) during the first two days of this week , diesel is estimated to rise by ₱4 to ₱5 per...
As rising fuel prices and broader economic uncertainties weigh on travel costs, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is encouraging Filipinos to rethink how they explore—shifting from long-distance trips to more accessible, value-driven experiences closer to home. In a recent advisory, DOT emphasized...
Senator Imee Marcos has filed a measure mandating the unbundling and disclosure of petroleum prices to encourage fair and efficient pricing amid the continuous oil price hike. Marcos, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Social Justice, Welfare and Rural Development, filed Senate Bill No. 2007 or...
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito has called on government agencies to remain transparent to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. saying providing real-time assessments are crucial in dealing with the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Ejercito warned...
Senate President Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, April 5, called for a decisive—even “extreme”—government intervention that would shield Filipinos from the relentless surge in petroleum prices. In an interview on radio DZBB, Lacson said the government ought to disclose its actions...