“Sa laban ng tsuper, kasama ang komyuter (Drivers fight for themselves and for commuters).” Amid the continuing rise in fuel prices, this was one of the messages of the Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (PISTON), along with various groups, during a nationwide transport...
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...
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...
President Marcos said the government’s decision to suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel will depend on global oil price movements, stressing that the situation remains highly unpredictable amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Marcos said this after Congress approved on the third and...
President Marcos on Tuesday assured Filipinos that food supply and prices remain stable despite rising global oil prices, saying there is no need to hoard as the government keeps the situation under control. Marcos said this as he led a joint price and supply monitoring activity of the Department...
DAGUPAN CITY – A Public Utility Driver here on Tuesday expressed deep concern over his livelihood, saying he is now unsure to continue working as rising fuel costs continue to reduce his earnings. The driver said the increase in the minimum jeepney fare from ₱13 to ₱15 effective Thursday will...
DAVAO CITY – Davao residents expressed concern and frustration as domestic oil prices surged on Tuesday, March 17, with increases reaching as high as P23.90 per liter on a staggered basis. Fuel companies implemented price hikes ranging from P12.90 to P16.60 per liter for gasoline, P20.40 to...
Malacañang has appealed to the people to refrain from sowing fear amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, stressing that President Marcos "is in control" of the conflict 's impacts. "Ang pakiusap lamang po natin sa ngayon dahil nasa sitwasyon tayong ganito, let us refrain from doing...
