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Oil crisis possibly covered in next round of wage hike reviews – DOLE

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:06:44 +0000

The impact of the oil crisis may be a factor in discussions at the regional wage boards, a labor official said Wednesday, April 1.

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DPWH suspends road works during Holy Week, exempts EDSA

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:33:41 +0000

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has temporarily suspended road construction works nationwide, except the EDSA rehab project, to give way for travelers during the Holy Week break.

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PH backs public-private efforts to secure oil supply – Recto

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:55:29 +0000

The Marcos administration is backing efforts both from fuel companies and national government agencies to secure oil supply amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said Sunday, March 29.

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Impeachment hearings vs. Duterte seen to end by May – solon

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:36:00 +0000

The House justice committee may end its hearings on the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte by May, a vice chairperson of the panel said.

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Matty Juniosa earns golden buzzer at Britain’s Got Talent

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:56:40 +0000

Filipino singer Matty Juniosa wowed the United Kingdom with his powerful vocals and superstar skills, earning a golden buzzer at Britain’s Got Talent.

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DOTr begins fuel subsidy payout for operators, drivers

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:33:52 +0000

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) began to distribute the fuel subsidy for operators and over 200,000 drivers on Tuesday, March 24, in light of soaring fuel prices.

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Workers, middle class seek gov’t aid amid costly fuel

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:08:01 +0000

The middle class has asked for government help to cope with oil price shocks, while workers have sought representation in the planned crisis committee.

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DOE allows temporary sale of Euro 2 fuel to ensure supply

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:14:18 +0000

The Department of Energy (DOE) has authorized the temporary and controlled introduction of lower-grade Euro 2 petroleum products for select transport and industrial uses amid rising pump prices.

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Marcos assures enough electricity, fuel supply amid oil price shocks

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:22:46 +0000

President Bongbong Marcos assured that the government is undertaking measures to secure electricity supply, with the country also reaching out to trade partners for guaranteed fuel stocks amid surging oil prices.

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Provincial transport drivers to get cash aid starting April 6 – Marcos

Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:02:28 +0000

Public transport drivers outside Metro Manila will receive their P5,000 cash relief assistance beginning April 6, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Sunday, March 22.

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