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The Philippine government has declared a state of national energy emergency, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially signed into law a bill authorizing him to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products, though he has indicated he will not use these powers immediately.
Petitioners and consumer groups in the Philippines are once again pressing the Supreme Court to act on a petition seeking to halt 'unconstitutional' NAIA fee increases, which stem from a concession deal and contribute to rising costs nationwide.
The streets of Kidapawan City in Cotabato province were almost emptied of passenger tricycles on Wednesday morning after their usual rounds of ferrying private and government workers to their…
The Philippines is actively expanding its defense outreach by engaging with NATO and various European partners to strengthen its security alliances.
Canada's Supreme Court is hearing a significant case concerning Quebec's ban on religious symbols and a measure that allows the suspension of constitutional rights, with potential far-reaching repercussions.
The US-Iran-Israel war is causing significant disruptions to global supply chains, leading to weekly losses for Kenya's flower industry, threatening world food security due to fertilizer issues, and triggering a severe LPG crisis in India due to import disruptions, which has now led to protests by Indian opposition parties. The conflict has also led to rising fuel prices, impacting tourism in the Philippines' Mountain Province and prompting the cancellation of local festivals.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has reduced airport terminal fees and approved a fuel surcharge increase, while the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported 415 gas station closures nationwide due to the ongoing oil supply crisis. Additionally, the Iloilo provincial government has rolled out enhanced energy and fuel conservation measures across multiple sectors.
Local government units and the national government in the Philippines have committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, recognizing the growing role of businesses in creating fair and valued environments for employees.
The temporary price increase, which would take effect on April 26, comes amid a spike in fuel prices tied to the war in Iran.
Asian currencies are weakening across India, Southeast Asia, and South Korea as governments struggle to secure fuel, which is priced in a strengthening American dollar.
The U.S. Postal Service has confirmed it will introduce its first-ever fuel surcharge on packages, an 8% fee effective April 26 until January 2027, driven by rising oil prices linked to the Iran war and other global factors.
The provincial government of Mountain Province in the Philippines announced the cancellation of its annual Lang-ay Festival activities in support of a national energy emergency.
Several local government units and educational institutions in the Philippines have switched to online classes on March 26 due to a nationwide transport strike.
The municipality of Guiuan in Eastern Samar, Philippines, has opened a new community-based drug rehabilitation center by converting a former evacuation facility in Barangay Cogon, capable of accommodating up to 350 individuals.