Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday, March 22 called on oil companies to be upfront on their actual prices of petroleum products instead of unilaterally declaring price hikes based on external events. Tulfo made the appeal as he called for absolute transparency among oil firms as the country continues to...
President Marcos has called on the public to help the government manage the impact of the Middle East conflict by refraining from spreading misinformation and fake news. Marcos said this as he listed in his recent vlog the different initiatives and measures undertaken by his administration to...
The Philippine government is now tapping other countries to source oil amid global shortage and continued price hike caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro disclosed that President Marcos had tasked the agency to consider other...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Saturday, March 21, that the Senate 's ad hoc committee is targeting to consolidate and submit in two weeks its recommendations on how to address the economic effects of the Middle East conflict In an interview with Usapang Senado on DWIZ, Gatchalian,...
Malacañang has asked for cooperation from the public amid the crisis brought by the Middle East conflict. "Sa panahon ngayon, ang kailangan natin ay pagkakaisa at pagtutulungan (What we need this time is unity and cooperation)," Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro...
President Marcos on Friday, March 20, assured Filipinos that the country 's food supply is enough as the world grapples with uncertainties from developments in the Middle East. Marcos said there "is nothing to worry" about the country 's food supplies as the government is also...
President Marcos assured the public that the Philippines is “adjusting well” to the global oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, saying supplies of fuel and food remain stable. The President made the remarks following an inspection of prefabricated classrooms and education...
Malacañang has ordered key agencies to accelerate the rollout of assistance programs as the government stepped up coordination to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. This developed as Executive Secretary Ralph Recto convened frontline agencies following the directive of President Marcos to...
DUMAGUETE CITY – The head of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) urged local government units (LGUs) to assist law enforcers in monitoring fuel prices in their areas. Police Col. Timmar Alam, NOrPPO director, said in a press conference that police have been tasked with...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office sees a possible rise in crimes against properties due to continuing increase in fuel prices. During a press briefing on Wednesday, March 18, Police Capt. Dax Santillan, Bacolod police spokesperson, said authorities have already conducted scenario...
Senator Imee Marcos criticized her brother, President Marcos, anew, this time for suspending the implementation of the impending fare hike. In a chance interview on Wednesday, March 18, Senator Imee said that the move is confusing. "Nakakalito, nakita naman natin sa kalsada, halos walang tao kasi...
President Marcos has ordered the suspension of the impending fare hike, saying this is "not the time" to increase fares. In a video message on Wednesday, March 18, Marcos said he has ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to suspend the fare increase. "Sa aking palagay, dahil nga eh, may...
