Photo from PBA RR Garcia turned out to be one of the heroes of Phoenix Super LPG’s 101-98 comeback win over NorthPort that secured the last quarterfinals berth in the PBA Governors’ Cup. Garcia scored 16 of his 19 points in the second half and recorded the assist that led to Matthew Wright’s...
With fuel prices expected to shoot up yet again, the government should immediately implement a temporary suspension of excise taxes on fuel products to cushion its impact on consumers, presidential candidate Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Sunday. Lacson, standard bearer of Partido Reporma,...
Photo from PBA NorthPort and Phoenix Super LPG dispute the eighth and final quarterfinals spot in the PBA Governors’ Cup when they face in a one-game playoff Sunday, March 13 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The match is set at 6:30 p.m. with the Batang Pier or Fuel Masters earning the right to...
Senatorial candidate and Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero on Saturday, March 12 strongly suggested that government consider realigning funds or passing a supplemental budget as he warned of more oil price hikes that would require greater fuel subsidy for affected sectors in the...
Reelectionist Senator Sherwiin Gatchalian has recommended to the Department of Agriculture (DA) the opening of bank accounts for the beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy program to expedite the distribution of cash aid to farmers and fisherfolk and to jumpstart their financial inclusion and access to...
Photo from PBA Meralco secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals after leaning on a big third quarter to beat Phoenix Super LPG, 109-90, Friday, March 11 to conclude its elimination round campaign in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Import Tony Bishop and Allein...
Malacañang has announced the release of P3 billion worth of fuel subsidy to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Department of Agriculture (DA) intended for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers, farmers, and fisherfolks to cushion the impact of the consecutive oil price hikes. (Alvin...
Former Vice President and senatorial aspirant Jejomar Binay lauded the national government's efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict to Filipinos as the cost of fuel continues to rise. Binay welcomed the extension of fuel subsidy and cash aid for sectors affected by...
Manila Mayor and presidential aspirant Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso lauded President Duterte on Thursday, March, 10, after the national government increased the fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers by 50 percent, equivalent to P5 billion, amid the weekly increase in fuel prices...
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda says that increasing minimum wage is the right thing to do amid price hikes, particularly that of fuel. House Ways and Means Chair and Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This, as the Albay 2nd district...
Former senator Jinggoy Estrada on Friday said the country’s regional wage boards should expedite the study on possible wage increases amid the increases in the prices of fuel, food and other basic necessities. Estrada said that while he appreciates the instruction of Labor Secretary Silvestre...
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P3 billion to fund the government’s fuel subsidies for the public utility vehicle (PUV) and the agriculture sector. DBM Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Tina Rose Marie L. Canda said on Thursday, March 10, that they released P2.5 billion...
