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...
In light of the fuel price hike caused by the conflict in the Middle East, the distribution of cash relief assistance, or fuel subsidy, from the national government has started in the cities of San Juan, Marikina, Pasig, and Makati, with tricycle drivers as the first beneficiaries on Tuesday, March...
President Marcos has outlined a series of government interventions aimed at easing the impact of surging oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a video message on Monday, March 16, the President said the government began implementing measures last week to reduce the...
Ferry passengers may soon face higher fares and fewer trips as the maritime industry grapples with surging global oil prices, the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said. The Marina announced on Monday, March 16, that it has allowed domestic shipping operators to raise passenger fares by up to 20...
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...
