CAB Raises Fuel Surcharges to Level 19 for Air Travel

The Civil Aeronautics Board has increased passenger fuel surcharges to Level 19 for late April, significantly raising domestic and international flight costs due to Middle East tensions affecting fuel prices.

PUV Operators Can Borrow Up to P5M for EVs

DTI's SBCorp launches P2-billion E-Transport Loan program allowing PUV operators to borrow up to P5 million for electric vehicles, aiming to reduce fossil fuel reliance amid global oil crisis.

San Fernando SP to Revise Charity Ordinance

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of San Fernando will revise a proposed ordinance regulating feeding programs and charity events after a public hearing raised concerns from NGOs and businesses.

India Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 25, Injures 4

A devastating explosion at a fireworks factory in Tamil Nadu, India, has resulted in 25 fatalities and four severe injuries. The incident occurred despite the facility being officially closed, with rescue efforts hampered by ongoing explosions.

PISTON: Oil Price Rollback Still Too Low After Middle East War

PISTON's national president Mody Floranda states that recent oil price cuts are inadequate compared to pre-war levels, with drivers earning only P200 in 18 hours. The group plans nationwide transport strikes from April 15-17, 2026, demanding government ac

P470-M Prison for 7,500 Inmates Starts in Nueva Ecija

A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a P470-million correctional facility in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, which will house up to 7,500 inmates and is expected to boost local employment and business opportunities upon completion by late 2027.

DOE Launches Weekly Energy-Saving Campaign

The Department of Energy initiates a weekly power-saving drive, encouraging households and businesses to turn off lights and unplug appliances every Saturday night to reduce electricity demand.

Gov't Orders Oil Firms to Follow Price Adjustment Caps

The Philippine government has directed oil companies to comply with newly set minimum and maximum limits on fuel price adjustments, as announced by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin following President Marcos Jr.'s executive order declaring a state of nationa

PH Credit Rating Stable at BBB, Outlook Turns Negative

Fitch Ratings keeps the Philippines' investment-grade credit rating at BBB but shifts the outlook from stable to negative due to global energy shocks and rising risks, with BSP monitoring inflation and geopolitical impacts.

DOE Price Control Better Than Oil Firms, Says Lacson

Senator Panfilo Lacson argues that the Department of Energy should regulate fuel prices in the public interest, amid rising costs and Middle East tensions affecting sectors like transport and agriculture.

Senators Back DOE Fuel Price Limits in Energy Emergency

Key senators express support for the Department of Energy's proposal to set minimum and maximum fuel price adjustments during the state of national energy emergency, citing regulatory necessity and public protection under existing laws.

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