DepEd Memorandum No. 18, series of 2026, is in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to government offices to reduce fuel and electricity consumption.... Read full article
“The move aims to support families in underserved communities who may otherwise have limited means of contacting loved ones abroad during times of uncertainty,” it said.... Read full article
This was stressed by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Friday, following a meeting with members of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) on Wednesday.... Read full article
In a social media post on Monday, Marcos said telecommunications firms responded by activating a “libreng tawag” (free call) program to help Filipinos stay connected with their loved ones amid the crisis.... Read full article
This, after Duterte criticized the administration’s efforts, saying it was “too easy to send planes” for repatriation and cited friends who returned from Dubai despite an airspace closure.... Read full article
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said securing a seat would allow the Philippines to contribute to international peace and security decisions, as well as enhance its credibility as a peace advocate.... Read full article
In a media interview here, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Department of Energy (DOE) would submit the formal request to Congress on behalf of the President.... Read full article
In a media briefing here, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the Department of Energy (DOE) has issued show-cause orders to 54 gas stations to determine if they have violated government warnings against hiking fuel prices.... Read full article
The special session, convened by the president of the UN General Assembly, would allow the Philippines to present its views on pressing global concerns, Marcos said on Sunday (New York time).... Read full article