Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggering a global oil crisis, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), through the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and Palawan State University (PalSU), will...
The Senate has formed an ad-hoc committee that will be tasked to establish a comprehensive contingency plan to address the current oil crisis and prevent stagflation of the economy. Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri expresses his full support for Senate Resolution No. 350, which...
President Marcos assured the public that the Philippines is “adjusting well” to the global oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, saying supplies of fuel and food remain stable. The President made the remarks following an inspection of prefabricated classrooms and education...
Malacañang has ordered key agencies to accelerate the rollout of assistance programs as the government stepped up coordination to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. This developed as Executive Secretary Ralph Recto convened frontline agencies following the directive of President Marcos to...
DUMAGUETE CITY – The head of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOrPPO) urged local government units (LGUs) to assist law enforcers in monitoring fuel prices in their areas. Police Col. Timmar Alam, NOrPPO director, said in a press conference that police have been tasked with...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office sees a possible rise in crimes against properties due to continuing increase in fuel prices. During a press briefing on Wednesday, March 18, Police Capt. Dax Santillan, Bacolod police spokesperson, said authorities have already conducted scenario...
BACOLOD CITY – This highly urbanized city has not monitored hoarding of fuel supply that could lead to unjustified increase in prices since the start of the local government unit-led inspections last week. “No hoarding has been recorded as of today,” Secretary to the Mayor Marty Go said on...
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) assured on Tuesday that fuel stations across the region are compliant with prevailing market trends, following a week-long monitoring effort. Since last week, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy...
Senator Imee Marcos criticized her brother, President Marcos, anew, this time for suspending the implementation of the impending fare hike. In a chance interview on Wednesday, March 18, Senator Imee said that the move is confusing. "Nakakalito, nakita naman natin sa kalsada, halos walang tao kasi...
President Marcos has ordered the suspension of the impending fare hike, saying this is "not the time" to increase fares. In a video message on Wednesday, March 18, Marcos said he has ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to suspend the fare increase. "Sa aking palagay, dahil nga eh, may...
A total of 59,149 tricycle drivers in Metro Manila have received ₱5,000 each under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program as of Wednesday noon, March 18, the second day of payouts. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is now pushing for a bill that seeks to establish a government-owned crude oil tank storage facility to ensure fuel security for the Philippines. In filing Senate Bill No. 1993, Escudero said it is imperative for the government to provide a national buffer to...
