While there is no specific provision calling for immediate economic relief for the middle class families is stated in the report, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the suspension of the excise tax, as well as the possibility of suspending the value added tax (VAT) may benefit all households. Gatchalian...
The Philippines should engage in a high-level government-to-government negotiations to facilitate procurement efforts of private oil companies in order to ensure the country has enough supply of petroleum, diesel and crude oil. This was part of the recommendation drafted by Sen. Sherwin...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Saturday, March 28, that the upper chamber’s Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) Committee was preparing its interim report--including initial recommendations--to address the country’s fuel supply concerns amid...
Senator Loren Legarda is set to file the Bayanihan Power to the People Act, or the so-called Bayanihan 3 Law, which seeks to establish a decisive government framework in addressing the impacts of the global oil crisis on Filipino households and the national economy. Legarda stressed that Executive...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Saturday, March 28, urged Filipinos to switch off lights and unplug unnecessary devices during Earth Hour 2026 to help protect homes and the future. “[T]he government cannot do this alone. This Earth Hour, we ask every Filipino to...
The government should consider suspending or reducing the value added tax (VAT) on fuel products as this can provide immediate and substantial relief to Filipinos burdened by the ongoing oil crisis, Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV said. Aquino made the call during the Proactive Response and...
The government should not forget the middle class Filipinos who also bear the impact of the ongoing fuel crisis, considering that they do not receive any government assistance. Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito pointed this out during the hearing of the Proactive Response and Oversight for...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has debunked reports there could be widespread brownouts this year due to the ongoing oil crisis brought about by the conflict in the Middle East. DOE Undersecretary Felix “Wimpy” Fuentebella made the assurance during the Senate’s hearing on the Proactive...
Planning your next trip? Whether you’re exploring the cultures of Japan or lounging on tropical beaches of Vietnam, travel insurance is your safety net for the unexpected. With so many options, how do you choose the best policy? This guide highlights the top tips for selecting travel insurance,...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was urged to personally intervene and order government agencies to contain the oil spill from a sunken tank off Oriental Mindoro. Protect Verde Island Passage (VIP), a coalition of sectors, communities, and organizations that advocate the protection of the...
Editorial This year’s major climate summit may have concluded when world leaders and environment advocates departed Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt with a “call for action.” But that 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of Parties (more commonly referred to as COP27) is just...
The gig economy is defined as a labor market characterized by the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent jobs. Throughout history, the gig economy is a vital one, with gig workers (aka freelancers) taking up temporary or project-based work. They are hired to...
