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MAYOR ISKO BATS FOR STIMULUS TO CURB RISING PRICES

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso said his administration is stepping up efforts to address rising prices of goods by combining direct financial relief and aggressive public spending, as inflation remains one of the top concerns of Filipinos amid the global oil shock driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.Domagoso said the city […]

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HOUSE PANEL PROBES RISING PRICES OF FOOD ITEMS

The House Quinta Committee led by Albay Representative Joey Salceda resumed its hearing on the challenges affecting the agricultural sector, with members expressing frustration over the seemingly slow action over the escalating prices of basic goods.  Salceda called for swift reforms and enhanced transparency in pricing as they voiced their dissatisfaction over the retention by […]