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LTFRB verifying thousands more of ride-hailing drivers for aid payout

Jelo Mantaring, NewsWatch Plus — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:24:52 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – More public transportation drivers suffering from costly fuel will benefit from the government’s cash aid with the ongoing verification of additional names to the list of recipients, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). LTFRB board member Greg Pua said transportation network companies have submitted updated lists to

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House to hold joint hearings on Middle East crisis response after Holy Week – Dy

Lance Mejico — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:35:14 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The House of Representatives will hold joint hearings after the Holy Week to discuss ‘properly targeted’ solutions on the escalating impact of the Middle East crisis, Speaker Bojie Dy said on Monday, March 30. “We are holding these joint hearings to make sure that the initiatives of the legislative branch are

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Cebu Pacific says jet fuel supply secured until June

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:50:44 +0000

Cebu Pacific (CEB) said it has secured jet fuel supply for three months as high oil prices driven by the Middle East crisis also hit the aviation sector.

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NAIA operator projects over 1.35 million passengers for Holy Week travel

NewsWatch Plus Staff — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:46:43 +0000

New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), expects more than 1.35 million passengers to travel through the airport during the Holy Week peak period from March 28 to April 5, slightly higher than the volume recorded over the same period last year.

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Gatchalian eyes windfall tax on extra oil profit

Eimor Santos — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:06:38 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has raised the possibility of imposing a windfall levy or taxing oil companies extra for excessive profits arising from the price surge triggered by the Middle East crisis. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate ad hoc committee on the government crisis response, rejected some oil companies’ argument that they

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Oil deregulation review, fuel VAT options under study – Marcos

Tristan Nodalo — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:08:38 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government is studying possible changes to oil policies, including reviewing the oil deregulation law and other fuel-related measures, but noted that immediate relief remains the priority. Speaking after the Philippine National Police Academy commencement exercises, Marcos said all policy options are being considered as the

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No profiteering in fuel crisis, open to selling Petron if needed – Ramon Ang

Tristan Nodalo — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:05:25 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Ramon Ang said San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is prepared to sacrifice profits – and even consider selling its subsidiary Petron Corporation – if it will help make sure that fuel supply is stable during a global crisis. “And I promise the public, we will not take advantage of this fuel crisis.

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ASEAN to proceed with May summit, focus on oil, food, OFW – Marcos

Tristan Nodalo — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:08:47 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will convene in May against the backdrop of regional concerns and the specter of an economic contagion from spiralling oil prices. Speaking at the 47th commencement exercises of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) in Silang, Cavite,

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Survival mode drivers grapple with making ends meet

Sophia Sioco, NewsWatch Plus — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:44:00 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Ride-hailing drivers joined the second week of a nationwide transport strike in a snowballing movement of discontent over what they claimed as slow government aid while grappling with making ends meet as fuel gets expensive by the week. They are part of a growing coalition of public utility drivers protesting the

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Garin confirms arrival of oil shipment

Chim Cantos — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:50:50 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Energy Secretary Sharon Garin on Thursday confirmed the arrival of the first tanker with diesel to boost fuel supply. In a Facebook post, Garin shared photos of the vessel and noted that more fuel will be delivered in the coming days or weeks. “We’ve been working on this for three weeks,

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