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DOE eyes policy shifts to reduce fuel dependence amid global shocks

Manila, April 13 -- Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Monday raised the need to reassess existing energy policies to reduce the country's dependence on imported fuel amid ongoing global shocks. Garin ... Read More


Palace wary as US-Iran talks collapse, oil risks persist

Manila, April 13 -- Malacanang on Monday expressed concern over the failure of ceasefire talks between the United States (U.S.) and Iran, warning of continued risks to global oil supply and prices. P... Read More


PBBM focused on governance; unperturbed by new Duterte coalition

Manila, April 13 -- Malacanang on Monday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remains focused on governance and is unfazed by political criticisms and emerging opposition alliances amid the ongoing ... Read More


Nartatez OKs pre-charge probe vs. 9 PNPA execs over 'hazing'

Manila, April 13 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. approved a pre-charge evaluation of nine PNP Academy (PNPA) officials over an alleged April 3 hazing incident... Read More


Transport strike untimely, counterproductive amid energy emergency

Manila, April 13 -- Malacanang on Monday described the planned nationwide transport strike as "untimely," urging dialogue instead as the government rolls out measures to cushion the impact of rising f... Read More


PNP pushes precautionary measures for personnel amid extreme heat

Manila, April 13 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday reminded police chiefs and unit heads to strictly enforce heat-safety measures as temperatures rise... Read More


BSKE funds may be used for crisis response via 'savings,' says Lacson

Manila, April 13 -- Concerns over the constitutionality of using election funds for crisis response may be addressed through a "savings" mechanism, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson said Mon... Read More


Army 'anxious' over Reds' recruitment of Fil-Am youths

Manila, April 13 -- The Philippine Army's 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) on Monday reiterated the concern of U.S.-based Filipino-Americans Against Communist Terrorism (FACT) following reports of recruitm... Read More


DSWD extends aid to over 2.5K OFWs affected by Middle East crisis

Manila, April 13 -- In line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has provided assistance to more than 2,500 repatriated ove... Read More


DFA pursues safe passage for PH vessels amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Manila, April 13 -- Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in global shipping have prompted efforts to secure the passage of Philippine vessels through the critical oil route. During... Read More