Senator calls for early fuel rationing to extend supply

Manila, April 1 -- A senator is pushing for fuel rationing as short-term measure to extend the country's oil supply amid global disruptions. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chair of the Senate's Proactiv... Read More

Senate panel proposes windfall tax on oil firms

Manila, April 1 -- A Senate panel has proposed the imposition of a windfall tax on oil firms to help fund targeted subsidies and cushion the impact of soaring fuel prices on consumers. The recommenda... Read More

GSIS logs 1,200 solar loan approvals on first day

Manila, March 27 -- The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) approved 1,200 solar energy loan applications worth around PHP400 million within the first 24 hours since the program's rollout, sign... Read More

Senator proposes temporary halt in gov't deductions amid price hikes

Manila, March 27 -- Senator Imee Marcos proposed a temporary suspension of salary deductions from state-run agencies to help Filipinos cope with rising fuel and commodity prices amid oil price hikes. ... Read More

Camago-3 to cut fuel import dependence - senator

Manila, March 27 -- The successful drilling and testing of the Camago-3 gas well is expected to help reduce the country's reliance on imported fuel and strengthen local energy supply. Senator Pia Cay... Read More

Senators call for protection of farmers amid falling onion prices

Manila, March 26 -- Senators on Thursday called for stronger protection for local farmers as onion prices continue to fall at the farm level despite rising production costs. During a Senate hearing i... Read More

Oil firms back VAT suspension for faster fuel price reduction

Manila, March 26 -- 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... Read More

Polls reset law to boost peace, self-governance in BARMM

Manila, March 26 -- 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-governa... Read More

New TWG to harmonize DepEd, CHED, BARMM education programs

Manila, March 25 -- A technical working group (TWG) will be formed to harmonize education policies and programs between national agencies and the Bangsamoro government following the presentation of a ... Read More

GSIS opens solar loan for gov't workers; backs energy security push

Manila, March 25 -- Government workers can now borrow up to PHP500,000 at 5 percent interest to install solar panels under a new loan program aimed at reducing electricity costs and supporting energy ... Read More

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