The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is proposing a four-day workweek to lower energy consumption amid skyrocketing pump prices. During President Duterte’s Talk to the People aired on Wednesday, March 16, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick T. Chua said limiting the...
President Duterte has approved the recommendation to retain the fuel excise tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law amid the continuing increase of oil and petroleum products prices, Malacañang announced. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Communications...
President Duterte emphasized that he cannot immediately act on the concerns of lawmakers on proposals to stop "e-sabong" operations or suspend the excise taxes on fuel. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over a meeting with key government officials prior to his "Talk to the People" at the...
Quezon City 2nd district Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo has joined the continuing calls from legislators for President Duterte to allow for a special session as a response to the fuel price crisis. (Photo from Congresswoman Precious H. Castelo Facebook) Through a potential special session, Congress...
Mayor Joy Belmonte distributed fuel vouchers worth P500 to registered tricycle operators and drivers association (TODA) members on Tuesday, March 15. A total of 3,982 drivers, the first batch of recipients, received the vouchers to help them cope with the continuous increase in fuel prices....
A ranking official in the House of Representatives has joined the calls for transportation authorities to expedite the release of fuel subsidy for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) San Jose del Monte City Rep. Florida “Rida” Robes called on the leadership of...
NORTH COTABATO—As oil companies impose the biggest increase in fuel prices for 11 weeks straight, Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, March 15, laid down a four-point plan to address the oil price hike that burdens commuters, motorists, and public utility vehicle drivers. Vice President Leni...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan is seeking the explanation of the Department of Agriculture over the "delayed release" of fuel subsidy for fishers and farmers amid the surging oil prices. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (TRoPa2022) “Matagal nang kailangan ng tulong...
The House Committee on Energy approved a substitute bill “subject to form and style” to amend the 1998 Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act or the Oil Deregulation Law. 71888 House Bill (HB) 10505, authored by Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Juan Miguel ”Mikey” Arroyo to amend the Oil...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said that the fuel subsidy to be distributed under the Pantawid Pasada Program will not be enough to keep the transport system running as the successive increases in oil prices are seen to affect the sector for a prolonged period. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB) "The...
Senatorial aspirant and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno has urged the government to rescind its Malampaya deal with Udenna Corp. and rechannel the latter's P50-million daily income from the agreement for fuel subsidy. Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (FACEBOOK / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Diokno...
Former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano's eco-friendly election campaign continues to gain believers. On Monday, March 14, nearly 100 cycling groups participated in simultaneous bike caravans in key cities around the country as a show of support for former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano’s...
