DUMAGUETE CITY – Negros Oriental Gov. Manuel Sagarbarria on Monday issued an order instituting austerity measures within the provincial government relative to the national state of energy emergency as declared by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Sagarbarria outlined the temporary restrictions in...
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...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday, March 27, urged local government units (LGUs) nationwide to adopt a four-day onsite workweek as part of a broader push to cut energy use and reduce government spending. The DILG issued Memorandum Circular 2026-023 to address the...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday, March 24, ordered conservation measures across military camps nationwide as global oil prices surge amid tensions in the Middle East. Brawner issued a directive to all military units to slash consumption of...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, March 9, began implementing strict energy conservation measures and a flexible work arrangement for its personnel as part of government efforts to reduce electricity and fuel consumption. In a statement, DepEd said the move follows the directive of...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The city government joined the national government in implementing energy-saving measures to mitigate the effects of a possible fuel price increase brought by tensions in the Middle East. On Friday evening, Mayor Rolando Uy issued Executive Order (EO) 102-2026-A directing...
Hearing someone cough in public places such as churches, markets, or public transportation can now easily trigger anxiety, especially amid reports of so-called “super flu” cases in the country. From Jan. 1 to Dec. 27, 2025, the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 63 cases of “super flu”...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in partnership with the country’s information technology and business process management (IT-BPM) sector, launched a program designed to shape the future workforce through training and industry exposure. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma and...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered stricter school safety measures and reinforced its violence prevention policies to protect learners and maintain secure learning environments across the country. The directive follows a recent incident that raised concerns over school security....
The Philippine National Police (PNP) intensified its security operations to ensure public safety amid the Christmas season and potential security challenges arising from the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. PNP Chief, Police General Rommil Francisco Marbil underscored his...
Days after the massive flooding in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, President Marcos ordered government agencies to intensify various preventive measures to avoid Carina-like flooding during the La Niña phenomenon. LRT 1 passengers in Balintawak Station in Quezon City ride a makeshift...
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) is throwing full backing to the legislative measures which had been outlined by President Marcos in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) as the next priority policies to be pursued by the government. In the energy sector, the key piece...
