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Malacañang lauds Manila for subsidizing free jeepney rides during fuel crisis
Malacañang praised the Manila City government for subsidizing jeepney operations to provide free rides to commuters amid the ongoing fuel crisis. In a press statement on Sunday, March 29, Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto cited Manila’s program as an example of solidarity during a period of…
How long will the Iran conflict last — and what does it mean for the Philippines?
One month into the war between the United States and Iran, there are no signs of a ceasefire, no formal peace negotiations on the table, and no clear end in sight. What began as a swift American military strike — framed by the Trump administration as a decisive blow against Iran’s nuclear…
Philippines posts highest diesel price increase in the world since the start of Iran war
The Philippines has recorded the highest increase in diesel prices globally, with costs rising by 81.6% since the start of the Iran war, according to data from Global Petrol Prices. The surge places the country at the top of a global list of fuel price increases, highlighting the severity of the…
Trump extends ultimatum amid stalled talks, escalating energy crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would again extend a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face potential strikes on its energy infrastructure, even as Tehran rejected a 15-point U.S. proposal to end the conflict as one-sided. “Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements…
Isko Moreno slashes Manila LGU fuel use by 50% amid looming oil crisis from Iran conflict
Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has immediately moved to cut fuel consumption in city government operations by 50 percent ahead of an anticipated oil shock triggered by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating conflict in Iran. Under Executive Order No. 7…