Apart from the P4,000 payout previously provided, the Manila local government will distribute another P4.9 million worth of fuel assistance to jeepney drivers participating in its Libreng Sakay Program. Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said the assistance will be in the form of...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) warned transport network companies (TNCs) against setting up recruitment booths and failing to properly coordinate during the upcoming cash aid payout for transport workers. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian issued the warning ahead of the...
Senator Loren Legarda on Monday, April 13 urged the government to consider the immediate suspension of fuel excise tax and value-added tax (VAT) on diesel and gasoline as millions of Filipinos still do not feel the government’s relief from the fuel hikes and rising prices of basic commodities. ...
Noting that time is of the essence, senators on Monday, April 13, questioned why the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has to seek the United States’ permission to import oil from Russia and delay the delivery of oil supply in the country. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate...
Muntinlupa police rolled out eight new electric patrol vehicles on Monday, April 13, a move city officials said will cut fuel costs and boosts sustainable operations amid soaring oil prices. The Muntinlupa City government formally turned over the electric vehicles (EVs) to the local police,...
Malacañang said a planned nationwide transport strike this week is “not timely” as the government continues to roll out assistance to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the planned strike by transport group...
Malacañang said the government has yet to revisit plans on nuclear energy even as the country faces rising fuel prices driven by global tensions. In her press briefing on Monday, April 13, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said there are currently no discussions...
Malacañang said the reported breakdown of talks between the United States and Iran is “not good news,” warning that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further drive up global oil prices. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
President Marcos lauded Filipinos for showing “bayanihan” or community spirit amid the ongoing oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. In his latest vlog, the President called on the public to embody unity and compassion as the country faces rising fuel costs and economic...
A major rollback in fuel prices is set to take effect on Tuesday, April 14, offering relief to consumers amid recent volatility in global oil markets, President Marcos announced. “Simula Martes, April 14, may malaking rollback sa presyo ng langis (Starting Tuesday, April 14, there will be a big...
The government is moving to wrap up the first round of cash assistance for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers in the regions this month, as it ramps up support for the transport sector amid rising fuel costs. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the...
As a global oil crisis drives fuel prices higher and deepens economic uncertainty, the Philippine government has escalated its response beyond traditional policy measures—turning its focus to the digital sphere by ordering Meta Platforms, Inc. to curb the spread of disinformation across its...
