Sen. Chiz Escudero has renewed calls for stronger energy safeguards, including a proposed regional fuel-sharing framework under ASEAN and a domestic crude oil storage system through Senate Bill No. 1993, which aims to establish a strategic petroleum reserve capable of holding up to 180 days of national consumption. Read more »
Earth Hour this year reminds us that the planet needs a breather, especially with everything affecting it so far. Read more »
As Middle East tensions push global oil prices higher, the Philippines implements fuel subsidies, fare adjustments, and policy reforms to protect consumers while addressing long-term energy security challenges. Read more »
Muntinlupa City has introduced new measures to manage rising fuel costs, including the formation of a task force that will monitor possible overpricing and hoarding of fuel products. The initiative comes as the local government moves to implement energy conservation policies across city offices amid increasing oil prices. Read more »
The Manila city government has rolled out sweeping fuel conservation measures, cutting its fuel consumption by 50 percent in response to growing instability in the global oil market. Mayor Isko Moreno signed Executive Order 7 on Monday, directing all departments and offices to immediately scale down fuel use as tensions in the Middle East threaten supply chains and prices. Read more »
Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran often send shockwaves far beyond the Middle East. While no full-scale war is underway, any direct military confrontation between the two countries could trigger economic and geopolitical ripple effects that reach the Philippines. Read more »
