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Philippine lawmakers are urging decisive action on rising fuel prices, while the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has assured sufficient fuel for April. Commuters in Cebu are struggling with higher fares and fewer public transport options due to the oil price hikes, leading more residents to use public transportation, and the BFAR has extended fuel assistance to 900 fishers in Biliran province.
The municipality of Ajuy in Iloilo province, Philippines, has declared a state of calamity due to an energy emergency that has disrupted essential services and affected residents' daily lives.
The proposed Bayanihan 3 bill in the Philippines aims to streamline the delivery of financial assistance to citizens and improve crisis response mechanisms, according to Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo.
The Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP HPG) will deploy 170 personnel to support security for the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit to be held in Cebu.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines addressed concerns about rising food prices, stating that current projections linked to fuel costs do not account for government interventions.
The Philippine government has successfully recovered over P611 million in public funds linked to anomalous flood control projects, as announced by Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida.
Authorities in Oriental Mindoro, Philippines, have intensified anti-drug operations following the discovery of a suspected illegal drug laboratory in Puerto Galera, where shabu and other materials were recovered.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) in the Philippines has introduced a QR code registration system for drivers who have not yet received their fuel subsidy, simplifying the process to claim payouts.
The Philippine state weather bureau, Pagasa, forecasts dozens of areas to experience 'extreme caution' peak heat index levels on Holy Wednesday, with 10 areas potentially reaching as high as 40ºC.
The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Philippines has issued a warning to the public to avoid swimming while under the influence of alcohol during the upcoming Holy Week and summer season. The warning emphasizes safety during vacation periods.
The Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has been experiencing an effusive eruption for 84 consecutive days, as reported by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
A 27-year-old overseas Filipino worker (OFW) from La Union was forced to return to the Philippines after only five months in Kuwait due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, cutting short his dream of providing a better life for his family.
Fish prices in the Philippines are expected to climb even higher during Holy Week, driven by increased demand and rising production costs linked to the ongoing oil price surge, according to a fishers’ group.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a P50 per kilo price cap on imported rice in the Philippines, with an executive order expected to follow.
The Philippines has officially become part of a global support initiative aimed at school feeding programs, joining other beneficiary nations in efforts to combat child hunger worldwide.