Lawmaker Urges Stronger Government Action on Oil Price Hikes

A lawmaker is calling on the government to implement more robust measures to combat rising oil prices, suggesting that relying solely on price rollbacks is insufficient. The solon cited a 2009 executive order by former President Arroyo as a precedent for government intervention.

18 Apr, 16:40 — 18 Apr, 16:40

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Solon cites Arroyo’s EO to stop oil price hike in 2009

MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker has disputed claims that the government is powerless in terms of addressing rising fuel prices, saying that former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was able to place a temporary measure through an executive order in 2009. In an interview on Friday, Murang Kuryente party-list Rep. Arthur Yap said that Arroyo crafted Executive Order

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Lawmaker Urges Stronger Government Action on Oil Price Hikes

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Solon cites Arroyo’s EO to stop oil price hike in 2009

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