Senator Imee Marcos raised concerns over the government’s preparedness, warning that the country may be leaning too heavily on short-term relief instead of pursuing a clear energy strategy. "Having taken a month to realize that war had broken out and nothing was 'normal ' after all,...
Filipinos mainly cited anti-corruption efforts for trusting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., while reasons for trusting Vice President Sara Duterte were divided, with her pro-poor stance and leadership among those cited, according to a Pulse Asia survey released on Wednesday, March 25. The survey,...
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae agreed to work closely for the early de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with particular focus on ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement was reached during a 20-minute telephone meeting on March 24,...
OF TREES AND FOREST Just like everyone else, I 've been watching how the Middle East conflict is unfolding and praying that somehow all the parties involved realize that peace is better than war. The economic ripples of the conflict are already showing up at sari-sari stores, tricycle drivers,...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte 's ancestral house on Taal St., Bangkal, Barangay Talomo Proper here is temporarily closed to visitors. According to caretaker Mila, the Duterte patriarch 's former wife, Elizabeth Zimmerman, issued the directive. While the property is...
Private companies were strongly urged to adopt flexible work arrangements to lessen transportation demand and costs as the country was placed under a state of national energy emergency. President Marcos made the call on Tuesday, March 24, through Executive Order (EO) No. 110 which declared a state...
The Philippines is now under a state of national energy emergency. President Marcos has signed Executive Order No. 110, declaring a state of national energy emergency in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which has impacted the "availability and stability" of the country 's...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto clarified that the crisis committee President Marcos created "does not start, but sustains and strengthens the multiple mitigation measures" to cushion the impacts caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. "The government immediately scrambled all resources...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya said relations between Manila and Tokyo continue to grow because they are "strategic partners" that are both allied to the United States. Kazuya on Tuesday, March 24, attended a high-level forum that celebrated the 70th anniversary of Japan and...
President Marcos has thanked the drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) for "being part of the solution" to overcome the impacts caused by oil price hikes, urging them to continue doing so. Marcos made the call as he announced the provision of a P10,000 fuel subsidy for each bus...
Senate leaders have expressed support for studying the possible postponement of the Philippines’ hosting of this year’s ASEAN Summit as part of efforts to cut government spending and redirect funds to address the impact of rising oil prices. Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said that...
President Marcos has assured farmers in Camarines Sur of sustained government support as he inspected solar-powered irrigation projects aimed at boosting agricultural productivity. The President made the assurance during a visit to Bula on Monday, March 23, where he met with farmers and listened to...
