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MANILA, Philippines — The INQUIRER had a roundtable discussion on Friday, March 20, with policy analyst Emmanuel Leyco, a member of the faculty of the Asian Institute of Management and former…
A petitioner in the Philippines has opposed a joint motion by five local governments to lift the Supreme Court's temporary restraining order on the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP), citing its unconstitutionality.
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the release of P21.47 billion to fund fuel subsidies for drivers and sustain infrastructure projects amid the impact of the ongoing…
MANILA, Philippines — As fuel prices continue to surge for the second straight week, fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) criticized what it described…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) announced that the prevalence of the northeast monsoon is ending, with the hot and dry season expected to begin by the last week of March.
A policy analyst has declared the Philippines to be in a 'state of economic emergency' due to surging fuel prices, urging the government to suspend fuel taxes and consider wealth taxation. This comes as police remain on high alert for a second day of nationwide transport strikes, with groups calling for fuel tax deferral.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that the country's economy remains stable despite a sharp global surge in oil prices, urging unity among citizens.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the Philippine government is exploring additional subsidies and assistance programs to help Filipinos cope with the impact of volatile global oil prices.
Amid surging fuel prices, the Philippine Palace has appealed for public understanding and trust as a nationwide transport strike looms. This comes as fisherfolk groups also decry delayed and limited fuel aid, highlighting the widespread impact of rising costs on various sectors.
The Department of Transportation announced that the construction of the Philippines' second largest container terminal, a P47.8 billion ($800 million) project in Batangas, is now in full swing.