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Nearly P1-B fuel subsidy distributed to PUV drivers, operators

MANILA – The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has so far distributed nearly PHP1 billion in fuel subsidy to drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUV) as part of government aid to the transport sector after the declaration of a national energy emergency. In a news release on Tuesday, LTFRB Chair Vigor

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Oil supply enough for 50 days; buffer shipments arriving this month

MANILA, Philippines – The country’s domestic oil supply remains sufficient for about 50 days, with additional buffer stocks set to arrive this month under the government’s procurement program, Department of Energy (DOE) officials said Tuesday. During an online briefing, DOE Undersecretary Sandy Sales said around 900,000 barrels are scheduled for delivery in April, with the first

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DSWD eyes digital disbursement of cash relief aid to PUV drivers

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is set to convene an online “Virtual Financial Service Providers (FSP) Summit” on Wednesday as part of efforts to shift to digital disbursement the second tranche of the cash relief assistance for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. In a social media post on Tuesday, DSWD

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‘Danger’ heat index seen in 2 areas Wednesday – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Two areas are forecast to reach “danger” level heat indices on Wednesday, April 8, said the state weather bureau. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) defines heat index as the “measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s ability to cool

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2 in custody for siphoning diesel from truck in Quezon City

MANILA, Philippines — Two individuals are now in custody over the alleged siphoning of diesel from a truck parked in Quezon City, police confirmed. The suspects surrendered to the Fairview police station on Tuesday afternoon, Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio told the Inquirer. He did not immediately identify the

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Cagayan de Oro now under state of emergency due to fuel crisis

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The city council here has declared a state of energy emergency as thousands of public transport operators and drivers reel from spiraling diesel prices, which have reached as high as P150 per liter. The measure was unanimously approved by the 16 majority and minority members of the local legislature during

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Bato Dela Rosa Tops List Of “Poorly Performing” Senators

Amid absenteeism, Senator Bato Dela Rosa topped this list. Senator Bato Dela Rosa has topped the list of “poorly performing” senators based on a survey amid his ICI controversy. Since November 11, 2025, Senator Bato Dela Rosa has been absent from the Senate, but despite this, he is still a senator and still paid. This ... Read more

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