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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


Senator backs pay cuts of lawmakers to finance fuel, cash aid

Manila, March 25 -- Voluntary pay cuts among government officials may help augment funding for fuel subsidies and cash assistance amid the oil crisis, a senator said Wednesday. Senator Joseph Victor ... Read More


PH chairship key to advancing ASEAN fuel-sharing deal - Escudero

Manila, March 24 -- The Philippines' chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this year provides an opportunity to advance a regional fuel-sharing mechanism amid global oil supp... Read More


BARMM aligns policies, budgets with new 3-year dev't agenda

Manila, March 24 -- The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government is aligning its policies, budgets, and development plans under a new three-year agenda aimed at strengthening... Read More


DEPDev outlines mitigation plan vs. fuel-driven inflation

Manila, March 24 -- The Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) on Tuesday proposed a package of short- and long-term measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and inflati... Read More