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by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 25, 2026
Senate ready for special session on fuel measures if needed
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 25, 2026
Sotto said the chamber remains on standby for possible action on fuel-related proposals, including tax adjustments and other interventions, as the country grapples with global oil price volatility.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 25, 2026
PBBM orders release of P20-B emergency fund to secure PH fuel supply
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 25, 2026
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of PHP20 billion in emergency fund to ensure the country has an adequate fuel supply amid the global oil crisis brought about by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. ... Read full article
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ramped up measures to secure key energy facilities, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a national energy emergency.... Read full article
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 25, 2026
PNP busts 67 money mules, scammers in first 2 months of 2026
by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan on March 25, 2026
The Philippine National Police-Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) arrested 67 individuals in 60 operations conducted nationwide from January to February this year, for violations of the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (AFASA).... Read full article
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 25, 2026
No fare hikes for Holy Week travel, operators assure PBBM
by Darryl John Esguerra on March 25, 2026
In an interview with Bloomberg Tuesday, Marcos said the government is trying to mitigate the effects of fuel price increases on the riding public and the middle class, as travel demand is expected to surge.... Read full article
by Stephanie Sevillano on March 25, 2026
DA readies P1-B QRF to aid farmers, fishers
by Stephanie Sevillano on March 25, 2026
The QRF, which is typically used as assistance during natural calamities, will now be tapped after President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency.... Read full article
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 25, 2026
New TWG to harmonize DepEd, CHED, BARMM education programs
by Wilnard Bacelonia on March 25, 2026
To address these concerns, the commission recommended expanding early childhood care and development programs, strengthening teacher education, and improving inter-agency coordination—areas expected to be taken up by the newly created TWG.... Read full article
by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 25, 2026
House readies relief measures amid state of nat'l energy emergency
by Jose Cielito Reganit on March 25, 2026
Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III on Tuesday night said the House of Representatives is prepared to move with urgency to deliver concrete relief measures following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency... Read full article
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 25, 2026
BOC targets P200-M from auction of 11 luxury vehicles
by Ferdinand Patinio on March 25, 2026
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) aims to generate about PHP200 million from the sale of 11 luxury vehicles, which will be auctioned at its main office in Port Area, Manila on Friday.... Read full article
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 25, 2026
PBBM declares state of nat’l energy emergency amid global supply risks
by Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos on March 25, 2026
Under Executive Order (EO) 110 signed on Tuesday, Marcos cited the escalating tensions in Middle East as a key factor threatening global oil production and transportation, which could affect the Philippines as a net importer of petroleum products... Read full article