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China signals readiness to restart joint oil talks with PH

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MANILA — China has expressed renewed willingness to resume joint oil and gas exploration talks with the Philippines in the South China Sea, raising...
“The new ecozones will bring economic opportunities closer to Filipinos. Ibig sabihin, mas maraming trabaho ang naghihintay sa Batangas, Iloilo, at mga kalapit na lugar,” says Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

Essential services shielded from energy cuts amid oil crisis

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MANILA — Malacañang assured the public that hospitals, police, fire services, and other critical government operations will remain fully functional despite sweeping energy-saving measures...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signs Republic Act 12316 which allows the Chief Executive to either fully suspend or partially reduce excise taxes on selected petroleum products, although such authority is limited until Dec. 31, 2028.

PBBM signs law to cut fuel taxes amid surging oil prices

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure granting Malacañang sweeping authority to suspend or reduce fuel excise taxes...
The latest Social Weather Stations survey showed that 50 percent of Filipinos are “fairly happy” with life, while 15 percent are “not very happy,” and 2 percent are “not at all happy.” INQUIRER.NET STOCK IMAGES

SWS SURVEY: Just 1 in 3 Filipinos ‘very happy’ in life, but 50% ‘fairly...

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MANILA — Only 33 percent of Filipinos said they are “very happy” with their life, Social Weather Stations (SWS) showed on March 19, a...
A fuel station attendant fills up a vehicle at a gas station along Timog Avenue in Quezon City. Under Executive Order 110, the Marcos administration activated a coordinated national framework aimed at securing fuel supply, stabilizing prices, and ensuring uninterrupted delivery of essential services amid rising risks in the global energy market. PNA

‘Energy emergency’ in PH: Marcos orders whole-of-nation response to avert fuel crisis

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MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declared a national energy emergency and ordered a sweeping whole-of-government and private sector response to prevent...
Instead of attending the House justice committee hearing on her impeachment case, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio says she would focus on assisting Filipinos on the ground, particularly those affected by rising costs of basic commodities. PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER PHOTO

Sara skips House impeachment hearing, cites ‘political agenda’

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MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio refused to attend the House Committee on Justice hearing on impeachment complaints against her, accusing lawmakers of using...
The Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) found that testing tools, such as the Early Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment and the National Achievement Test, show a continuing decline in Filipino students’ literacy and numeracy, which has declined sharply from Grade 3 to Grade 12, with only 30.52 percent of Grade 3 learners deemed proficient in 2024. PNA

Teachers: Trimestral school year plan won’t solve issues

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MANILA — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) urged the Department of Education (DepEd) to halt the implementation of its trimestral school year proposal...
According to a Pulse Asia survey, Filipinos who doubt President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trustworthiness largely point to his perceived inability to rein in the rising cost of goods, fulfill campaign promises, address criminality, and curb corruption. PHILIPPINE DAILY INQUIRER PHOTO

Inflation, corruption concerns drive distrust in PBB – Pulse Asia survey

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MANILA — Rising inflation and persistent corruption issues are fueling public distrust toward President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., according to a nationwide Pulse Asia...
The Department of Transportation says the first batch of fuel aid beneficiaries includes 27 bus companies operating a total of 1,096 units, each entitled to receive P10,000 in fuel assistance under the program. PNA

P10,000 fuel aid rollout begins for bus operators

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MANILA — The national government on Tuesday began the nationwide rollout of a P10,000 fuel subsidy for bus operators, with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos...
DepEd reiterates that no fees should be collected for graduation-related activities and that students’ participation must not depend on their ability to pay. Schools are also encouraged to use existing facilities such as campuses or covered courts instead of renting external venues. PNA

DepEd orders no-frills graduation nationwide amid rising costs

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MANILA — The Department of Education (DepEd) has ordered all public schools nationwide to conduct low-cost, no-frills graduation and moving-up ceremonies for School Year...
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