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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


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


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


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


Linking national ID with 'ayuda' to address rollout gaps - DEPDev

Manila, April 13 -- Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said on Monday that linking fuel subsidy distribution to the National ID system would address ... Read More


PH fuel inventory may extend beyond 64 days amid Mideast crisis

Manila, April 13 -- The country's fuel inventory could extend beyond the current 50-day level to more than two months as additional orders are secured, although long-term supply remains uncertain, the... Read More


GSIS fast-tracks loan refunds, credits within 3 days after approval

Manila, April 10 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is fast-tracking the release of loan refunds under its "Balik Ginhawa" program, with approved applications credited to members within... Read More


Tulfo sets Senate hearing to review TUPAD implementation

Manila, April 9 -- A Senate hearing will be called by Senator Raffy Tulfo to review the implementation of the government's emergency employment program as concerns over alleged irregularities and limi... Read More


Senate flood control inquiry stalled pending affidavit, consensus

Manila, April 9 -- The Senate inquiry into alleged anomalies in flood control projects has been stalled as the chamber awaits a sworn affidavit from former Ilocos Sur governor Luis "Chavit" Singson an... Read More


GSIS releases P6.2B in loan refunds to 431K members, pensioners

Manila, April 9 -- A total of 431,000 members and pensioners have so far qualified for the Government Service Insurance System's (GSIS) Balik Ginhawa refund program, with PHP6.2 billion already releas... Read More