The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said four suspects in a diesel pilferage incident in Quezon City, including two who have surrendered, will face theft charges. QCPD, led by Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio, traced the case to a March 31, 2026 incident in Barangay Greater Fairview...
Authorities have widened their investigation into a suspected illegal fuel trading operation uncovered at the Navotas Fish Port Complex , where nine individuals were arrested, and a large volume of diesel was seized. The operation, conducted on Tuesday, April 8, by the Philippine National Police...
What used to be a day’s earnings for some public utility jeepney drivers is now barely enough to cover fuel costs and keep their vehicles on the road. The small amount left after refueling leaves them with almost nothing to bring home after a long day on the road, yet they continue to endure to...
The push for renewable energy (RE) has seemingly become en vogue among congressmen due to the effects of the fuel price crisis, whch have placed a huge spotlight on the disadvantages of fossil fuel dependence. In recent weeks, a handful of lawmakers have championed pro-RE measures, with some going...
The ongoing surge in fuel prices, driven by instability in the Middle East, has placed immense pressure on economies and households alike. For fuel-importing nations such as the Philippines, the consequences are immediate and far-reaching. In fact, the majority of Filipinos are already feeling the...
It all started with a raw information from a tipster and ended with the police confiscating 65,000 liters of diesel allegedly being sold illegally—and take note, with free delivery package deal. The confiscation of the petroleum product worth around P9.7 million, along with a tanker and a cargo...
Bacolod City will start distributing P5,000 fuel subsidy to 9,617 tricycle drivers starting Wednesday, April 8. Mayor Greg Gasataya announced this during a media briefing on Tuesday, April 7, at the Bacolod City Government Center alongside Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD) head...
Even if the war in the Middle East de-escalates, the Department of Energy (DOE) has been hit with a cold, hard truth for motorists: oil prices would remain elevated and may ease at a slower pace compared to their quick rise. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin emphasized during a media briefing on...
Faster inflation last March means there 's now even more reason for the House of Representatives to immediately pass the measure seeking an increase in Personnel Economic Relief Allowance, or PERA. Deputy Minority Leader ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio on Tuesday, April 7...
The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) on Tuesday, April 7, urged the government to strengthen local agricultural production, warning that heavy reliance on imports is worsening food insecurity amid the ongoing fuel crisis. In a statement, the group said the country’s long-standing...
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...
The path to "Bayanihan 3" begins at the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 8, as the leadership of 13 committees will convene to hold the first of its high-level joint hearings in response to persisting fuel price crisis. Marikina City Rep. Miro Quimbo, chairman of the Committee on Ways...
