Business groups on Wednesday expressed appreciation for Malacañang’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency, and the measures targeted to help cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict on the domestic economy.... Read full article
During a Senate hearing in Muñoz City, Nueva Ecija, Senator Francis Pangilinan said the ongoing energy crisis is compounding challenges in the agriculture sector, driving up costs from production to transport, and affecting food prices.... Read full article
Oil industry representatives on Thursday backed the proposed suspension of value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products, saying it could lead to faster and more direct reductions in pump prices.... Read full article
A newly enacted law resetting the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections to September 2026 is expected to strengthen peace and self-governance in the region, senators said Thursday.... Read full article
In a statement on Thursday, the DOE said the fund will be transferred to the Philippine National Oil Corp. (PNOC) and PNOC Exploration Corp. to purchase refined petroleum products, LPG supply augmentation, and domestic inventory stock building.... Read full article
In an interview with reporters, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea and Inspector General, Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad said these reports do not give a "clear picture of the situation."... Read full article
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said that recent and ongoing conflicts have highlighted the need for all nations to "work toward convergence to address threats and mitigate vulnerabilities."... Read full article
Republic Act 12317 is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1823 and House Bill No. 8220, which were passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, respectively, on March 17.... Read full article
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered its units nationwide to enforce tightened road safety measures to prevent accidents during the Holy Week and summer travel season.... Read full article
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said agencies delivering frontline services are not covered by the four-day onsite work arrangement aimed at reducing energy consumption.... Read full article
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