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HOUSE HOLDS MIDEAST CRISIS ASSESSMENT FOR OFWS

The House of Representatives’ Committee on Foreign Affairs and Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs convened a joint hearing to assess the impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East on Filipinos in the region and to oversee the Philippine Government’s crisis response efforts.  The hearing was led by Committee on Foreign Affairs Chairperson Representative […]

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ERC: STABLE ELECTRICITY AMID MIDEAST CRISIS

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) engaged with power industry stakeholders to help ensure stable and reliable electricity supply for consumers during a meeting with the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA), as it continues to monitor potential impacts of rising Middle East tensions on global fuel markets. Stakeholders discussed developments related to gas supply from […]

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YAMSUAN URGES WFH AMID OIL PRICE SPIKES

Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has proposed a temporary shift to work-from home setups and online classes to help cushion the impact on the public of the possible massive surge  in  oil prices resulting from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  “We should act fast to ease the burden on our countrymen […]

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DA MONITORS FOOD, TRADE IMPACT OF MIDEAST CRISIS

The Department of Agriculture is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East following a US airstrike on Iran, warning that a prolonged escalation could quickly ripple through Philippine agriculture through higher fuel, fertilizer, and freight costs. At the center of concern is the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but critical waterway through which a significant […]

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ESCUDERO TO DOE: ACTIVATE PLAN VS OIL PRICE HIKE

Senator Chiz Escudero called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to put in place a comprehensive contingency plan against potential surge in prices of petroleum products amid the escalating tension in the Middle East to protect consumers, drivers, and local industries heavily dependent on oil. Escudero warned that any further instability in the region could […]

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FUEL SUBSIDIES AMID MIDDLE EAST CRISIS PUSHED

With the non-stop oil price spikes likely to spiral up further in the weeks ahead following last weekend’s missile attacks in the Middle East, Deputy Majority Leader Luigi Villafuerte and Camarines Sur Rep. Migz Villafuerte want the government to fast-track contingency plans, including the grant of fuel subsidies to vulnerable sectors, to shield Filipinos  from […]

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SENATE STARTS PROBE ON PANAY POWER CRISIS

Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has urged the stakeholders from the energy sector to fully cooperate with the Senate Energy Committee’s investigation into the recent blackout in the island province of Panay which affected the livelihood and everyday lives of thousands of Ilonggos. “I am asking for your full cooperation, your utmost cooperation on this […]

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ECLEO: BOOST PH FOOD PRODUCTION AMID CRISES

A lawmaker said the Philippines should boost its own food production capacity in light of the “looming food crisis” to affect the country in the second half of the year. Dinagat Islands Representative Alan Ecleo said his fellow legislators and the incoming Marcos Administration should pursue programs that will provide farmers, fisherfolk, and agricultural cooperatives […]

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CRISIS OPENS OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGRICULTURE – DAR

Despite no respite from the rage of the so-called “perfect storm,” the Department of Agriculture (DA) remains undaunted by the challenges confronting the farm and fishery sector, staying focused and believing that the current crisis also presents opportunities for innovation, transformation, and regeneration. In his presentation during the Economic and Infrastructure Development Clusters’ pre-State of […]

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AGRICULTURE INVESTMENTS TO PROVIDE FOOD, CREATE JOBS AFTER A CRISIS – DAR

“Investment in agriculture can help revive food production and create jobs following a crisis and enable rural communities to recover.” According to Agriculture Secretary William Dar, the government must continue to partner with local government units and the private sector, to increase food sufficiency levels, and modernize and industrialize the country’s agri-fishery sector. Emphasizing the […]