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Gov't shifts to recovery plan as fuel prices remain volatile

Manila, April 13 -- The government is shifting from immediate crisis response to a recovery plan as fuel prices remain high and volatile amid the prolonged global oil shock, Department of Economy, Pla... Read More


Palace: VAT suspension on fuel needs law, beyond President's power

Manila, April 13 -- Malacanang on Monday said suspending the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products is beyond the authority of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and would require an act of Congre... Read More


Marcos to convene UPLIFT anew, fuel tax options on the table

Manila, April 13 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will once again convene the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Committee on Tuesday to assess possible fuel e... Read More


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