ILOILO CITY – The municipality of Ajuy in northern Iloilo province declared a state of calamity due to the energy crisis caused by the Middle East War. The Sangguniang Bayan approved Resolution No. 2026-088 issued by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC). “This...
While there is no specific provision calling for immediate economic relief for the middle class families is stated in the report, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the suspension of the excise tax, as well as the possibility of suspending the value added tax (VAT) may benefit all households. Gatchalian...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said it is awaiting guidance from Malacañang Palace on possible measures following the declaration of a state of national energy emergency. In a statement on Tuesday, March 31, the state insurer said it is currently coordinating with economic...
BUTUAN CITY – The local government unit of Pilar in Siargao Islands has canceled this year 's 16th International Game Fishing Tournament, citing the ongoing energy crisis in the country. The annual event, drawing anglers from across the Philippines and abroad, was originally scheduled from...
KALIBO, Aklan – The Iloilo City government has created a crisis management council to address major economic and social concerns from the impact of the energy crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Mayor Raisa Treñas established the council in Executive Order No. 035-2026 to...
The United States has asked the Philippines, one of its closest allies hardly hit by its ongoing conflict with Iran, regarding its current energy needs, as the country battles a national energy emergency, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro has bared. Lazaro said "the...
BANGKOK (AP) — Global energy trade is in turmoil as war around the Persian Gulf chokes off oil and natural gas shipments, causing prices to soar. Asia is the most exposed since it relies heavily on imported fuel, much of it shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passageway that carries...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc have filed a resolution urging the House of Representatives to investigate, in aid of legislation, the frequent red and yellow power alerts caused by the shutdown in several power plants....
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said the Senate should conduct an inquiry into the series of disturbances in the country’s power transmission system saying it is imperative to ensure the Philippines has a reliable and continuous supply of electricity. Gatchalian, vice chairman of the Senate Committee...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, May 10 called on energy officials to step up and proactively address the widespread power outages looming over the country, lamenting how the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) seems to be tarrying in...
DAVOS, Switzerland -- While calling for an end to the global energy crisis, participants at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023 also saw the crisis as an opportunity to accelerate the world's transition toward clean energy. Adam Tooze, director of the European Institute at Columbia...
SZÉKESFEHÉRVÃR, Hungary – Rocketing energy bills are forcing Hungary to shutter libraries, theatres, swimming pools and even its new football stadiums for winter. The state-of-the-art grounds -- symbols of right-wing nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 12 years in power --...
