Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may declare a state of national emergency to address rising energy costs and supply concerns, but only if the situation deteriorates further, Malacañang said Wednesday.
The Senate of the Philippines on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill granting Ferdinand Marcos Jr. the authority to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products to cushion consumers from surging fuel prices.
The country’s largest labor group has urged Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to use emergency powers under the oil deregulation law to stabilize fuel prices, as another round of double-digit increases looms this week.
The House of Representatives of the Philippines approved on third and final reading a bill that would allow Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to suspend the collection of excise taxes on fuel during emergencies.
The House Committee on Justice may expedite impeachment proceedings against Sara Duterte if the vice president does not submit a response to the complaints filed against her by Monday, according to Terry Ridon.
Vice President Sara Duterte must clarify a P50 million discrepancy in her 2024 statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN) during the ongoing impeachment proceedings, Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon said Saturday.
The Senate leadership has denied Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s request to allow his family to use the Senate Mansion in Baguio City, citing “ongoing repairs.”
Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla said Friday that at least one alleged cash delivery involving suitcases, or “maleta,” may have taken place during the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Malacañang on Thursday assured the public that the government has sufficient funds to support its response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and to assist Filipinos in the region.
The House of Representatives of the Philippines has approved on second reading a proposal seeking to abolish the country’s travel tax, a move aimed at easing costs for Filipino travelers.