Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday, April 13, urged sustained diplomacy and restraint following recent developments in the Middle East, while welcoming a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
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...
After a series of pump price hikes, motorists are finally set to experience the first rollbacks of the year, potentially putting an end to recent big-time increases caused by global oil shocks amid the war in the Middle East. Effective Tuesday, April 14, Shell Pilipinas will cut its diesel prices...
Saying that President Marcos has failed to deliver substantial relief to the people amid the impacts of the Middle East crisis on the country is a huge lie, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said seen or not seen, Marcos continue to work and...
Oil and gas deals in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) must meet strict constitutional conditions, 1Sambayan said, as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) underscored that Philippine sovereignty will be upheld in any potential energy cooperation with China. In a statement issued on April 12, the...
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,...
President Marcos is expected to announce his decision on the fuel excise tax cut on Tuesday, April 14, as the law granting him emergency powers to either reduce or suspend excise taxes on petroleum products has already taken effect. Marcos has yet to decide on the excise tax cut despite the...
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...
Any potential resumption of discussion on oil agreement with China or other countries will be firmly anchored on Philippine sovereignty and in full compliance with the Constitution and existing laws, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement on Sunday, April 12, the DFA said that...
