Risa Hontiveros Calls Out Impact Of Soaring Prices On Workers’ Income RISA HONTIVEROS – Senator Risa Hontiveros stressed that wage increases are not enough as rising prices continue to burden Filipino workers. Senator Risa Hontiveros emphasized that wage increases alone are not enough to sustain Filipino workers if the rising cost of basic goods and … Read more
Driver Tells Vice Ganda Life Is Harder Now Than During The Pandemic VICE GANDA – During a recent episode, Vice Ganda encountered a story that reflects the growing hardship among public transport workers. A jeepney driver’s honest remarks on national television have struck a chord with many Filipinos grappling with rising fuel costs and economic … Read more
DOH Assures Stable Medicine Prices Despite Energy Crisis Fears DOH – Amid growing concerns over a global energy crisis, the Department of Health (DOH) has stepped in to calm fears about rising medicine costs. The Department of Health has assured the public that medicine prices in the country will remain stable despite concerns over a … Read more
Dennis Trillo Shares Relatable Pain Over Rising Gas Costs DENNIS TRILLO – Kapuso actor Dennis Trillo took to Facebook to share his reaction to a full tank that now costs P10,000. Award-winning Filipino actor Dennis Trillo recently shared his surprise over the rising cost of fuel, echoing the sentiments of many Filipinos affected by the … Read more
Imee Marcos Challenges Energy Crisis Response of the Government IMEE MARCOS – With rising concerns over energy supply, Imee Marcos is demanding clearer answers from leaders. Amid a deepening global crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Senator Imee Marcos raised concerns over the Philippine government’s current response, questioning whether relief assistance … Read more
High Fuel Prices Won’t Cause Food Shortages, Marcos Assures MARCOS – As fuel costs soar, Marcos emphasized that citizens don’t need to hoard basic goods because the government is monitoring prices closely. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reassured the public that there is no need to panic or hoard food supplies despite concerns over rising fuel … Read more
Filipinos Rejoice as GCash Removes Transfer Fees to Middle East Countries GCASH – Overseas Filipino workers and their families may finally catch a break as GCash rolls out a limited-time offer. Digital wallet platform GCash has introduced a limited-time offer that removes international transfer fees for users sending money from the Philippines to select Middle … Read more
Students Still Face Five-Day Classes as Government Adopts Four-Day Workweek DEPED – While some government offices prepare to shift to a four-day workweek, public school students will continue attending classes on their usual schedule. The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that public school classes will continue under the usual schedule and will not be included … Read more
Fuel Prices May Skyrocket Soon! Here Are Simple DOE Tips to Save Gas Now FUEL – As tensions in the Middle East threaten global oil supply, the Department of Energy is urging motorists to adopt smarter driving habits to reduce fuel consumption. The Department of Energy (DOE) has released several reminders and practical tips to … Read more
Four-day Workweek Proposal Surfaces as Oil Price Threat Worries Workers & Students OIL PRICE – As fears of a major oil price hike grow due to tensions in the Middle East, a lawmaker is pushing for work-from-home arrangements and online classes to help Filipinos cope with rising costs. A lawmaker from Parañaque has urged both … Read more