President Marcos has certified as urgent a bill seeking to amend the Biofuels Act of 2006 to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and strengthen the country’s energy resilience. In a letter dated March 16 addressed to Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Marcos certified the immediate...
Amid the continuous sharp increase in fuel prices, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Sunday, March 15, that it has intensified its monitoring of gasoline stations that have halted operations. PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said they have received numerous public...
Vice President Sara Duterte said the "libreng sakay" implemented by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) will continue despite rising oil prices caused by tensions in the Middle East. Duterte confirmed the continuation of her office 's free bus ride program during an interview in Davao City...
BUTUAN CITY – Rising fuel costs are beginning to disrupt travel to island destinations in the Caraga region, with shipping lines cutting trips and raising fares, the Department of Tourism (DOT-13) said Friday. “The increase in fuel costs starting March 2026 is expected to have a significant...
Malacañang officials have met with oil industry executives to ensure a steady fuel supply and prevent excessive price increases amid global oil market volatility. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the meeting on Thursday, March 12, focused on stabilizing fuel supply and prices as the government...
President Marcos has certified as urgent a bill authorizing the president to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products during national or global economic emergencies. In a letter dated March 12 addressed to House Speaker Faustino Dy III, Marcos said the immediate enactment of House Bill...
The government has no plans to borrow from international lending institutions to fund its response to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Malacañang said. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government currently has sufficient...
About 139,000 tricycle drivers in Metro Manila will receive a P5,000 cash subsidy from the government to help offset the impact of rising fuel prices, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced on Thursday, March 12. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian said the distribution will...
By JAYFERSON COMITAN For Jerry Capino, a jeepney driver, the surging prices of diesel and oil products means a lot of belt-tightening measures, including splitting his meal in half to cope with the crisis. “’Yung isang pirasong isda na tilapia, iyon na lang ang ulam ko. Kalahati sa umaga,...
BAGUIO CITY – The city government said Wednesday that gasoline stations here are generally compliant with measures against overpricing and hoarding of fuel. Darryl Kim Longid, head of the city’s Public Order and Safety Division, in a video statement posted by the Public Information Office, said...
BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is heightening its alert on the possible increase in crimes against property as a result of rising fuel prices. “We are crafting action plans in case of domino effect. Looting, theft, and robbery cases might increase. The Philippine National...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed allowing limited imports of biofuels to help lower gasoline pump prices amid rising global oil costs. During a Senate Committee on Energy hearing, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the country still has a sufficient supply of refined products such as...
