In response to rising fuel prices, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on Friday announced it had fast-tracked the release of P2.49 billion to the fuel subsidy program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
Tingog party-list Rep. Jude Acidre strongly denied allegations that members of the House of Representatives were bribed to support the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling the claims “categorically false.”
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines may increase coal imports to ensure a stable power supply as tensions in the Middle East threaten global fuel availability.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the suspension of planned fare increases for most public utility vehicles (PUVs), citing the need to ease the burden on commuters during a global crisis driven by rising fuel costs.
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.