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...
The expected lifting or reduction of excise taxes on petroleum products must take effect swiftly, or right after President Marcos greenlights it via an executive order (EO). Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Miro Quimbo, presiding officer of the Legislative Energy Action Development (LEAD) Council,...
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...
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...
House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has assured Filipinos that the executive and legislature continue to work together to mitigate the impact of elevated fuel prices resulting from geopolitical events. This, even as the House leader cited the big-time pump fuel price rollback scheduled for...
Sovereign wealth fund (SWF) manager Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) is pivoting its financing toward energy infrastructure to strengthen national energy security amid a period of sustained volatility in oil markets. In an interview with CNBC last week, MIC President and Chief Executive Officer...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, April 13, emphasized the urgency of addressing the literacy crisis in the Philippines, calling on Filipino families to strengthen reading habits as the country marks Buwan ng Panitikang Filipino. In a video message, Duterte described literature not merely as...
SPEAKING OUT The energy crisis is no longer an abstract policy debate—it is the rising cost in our bills, the strain on our transport, and the uncertainty in our future. For Juan and Maria, conserving energy is not just about saving pesos; it is about safeguarding the nation’s resilience. We...
