Palace Speaks on Order of Pres. Bongbong Marcos amid Soaring Oil Prices in PH BONGBONG MARCOS – Malacañang confirmed that the President has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to talk to Iran for oil passage at the Strait o Hormuz. Tehran placed restrictions over the passage at the Strait of Hormuz following the … Read more
Here’s Update on Oil Price Hike amid the Ongoing Middle East War OIL PRICE HIKE UPDATE – Here is a list of the expected increases in the fuel prices of the different gas stations in the Philippines starting Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The war in the Middle East has greatly affected several other countries with … Read more
Amid the Iran-Israel War, Houthi Group Hits Israel The Houthi Group joined the war in the Middle East and threatened to continue its attack against Israel in the next days. Iran recently denied the remarks of United States President Donald Trump that a “Peace Plan” is allegedly underway. According to Iranian authorities, the American President … Read more
Senators Including Sen. Loren Legarda Questions Oil Price Hikes in PH LOREN LEGARDA – The Senator expressed her dismay on the increase in the costs of fuel that were purchased under a regular price prior to the war in the Middle East. The Philippines is one of the countries that are greatly affected by the … Read more
Sen. Imee Marcos Pushes For Full Salary of Employees amid Soaring Oil Prices in PH IMEE MARCOS – The Senator called on the Social Security System (SSS), the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Pag-IBIG Fund, and PhilHealth to temporarily suspend the collection of contribution and loan payments. The ongoing war in the Middle East has … Read more
Amid the Soaring Oil Prices in PH, Marcos Jr. Says Crude Oil Is Cheaper than Importing Diesel MARCOS JR. – The Philippine President announced that the crude oil supply in the Philippines will last until June 30, 2026 as of now. Countless Filipinos most especially the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) drivers and the daily commuters … Read more
VP Sara Duterte’s Office Cancels Events in July SARA DUTERTE’S OFFICE – The Vice President announced that her office is implementing “cost-cutting measures” amid the soaring prices in the Philippines. Countless Filipinos are affected by the ongoing war in the Middle East which resulted to soaring oil costs in the country. The Philippines is heavily-dependent … Read more
Amid the High Oil Prices in PH, Malacañang Says PH Gov’t Moved Swiftly Malacañang press officer undersecretary Claire Castro spoke on the PH government’s response to the impact of the Middle East war. The Philippines is one of the countries that is greatly affected by the ongoing war in the Middle East involving Iran and … Read more
Pres. Bongbong Marcos Speaks on Drilling, Testing of Camago-3 BONGBONG MARCOS – The President proudly announced the successful drilling of the Camago-3 well to boost the gas supply in the Philippines. Amid the soaring oil costs in the Philippines, Marcos Jr. declared a State of National Energy Emergency in the Philippines. Initially, the declaration left … Read more
VP Sara Duterte Issues Message amid Filipinos’ Struggles due to Soaring Oil Prices in PH SARA DUTERTE – The Vice President released a statement amid the soaring oil prices in PH that cause the struggles of many Filipinos now. The pump prices in the Philippines have increased thrice already since the Middle East war erupted. … Read more