Palm Sunday frond prices surge amid global fuel hikes
Vendors of palaspas (woven palm fronds) raised prices this year, passing on higher production and transport costs fuelled by continuing oil price hikes amid the conflict in the Middle East.
Asean meet to focus on Iran conflict
President Ferdinand Marcos said that an Asean summit his country will host in May will be a streamlined affair, with a focus on how best to handle the economic shocks of the Middle East conflict.
Crisis fuels supply hunt
A ship carrying more than 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil has arrived in the Philippines, a source with knowledge of the matter said, days after the country declared a national energy emergency over the Middle East conflict.
Manila keen to obtain US-sanctioned oil
THE country is working with Washington to secure waivers and exemptions so it can obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries to ensure supply, its ambassador to the United States said.
Transport backbone buckles under record diesel prices
The sun was not quite up as Eric Helera unlocked the doors of his jeepney, wiped down its two long passenger benches, and checked his brake fluid before another day ferrying Manila commuters.
Use of dirtier fuel allowed amid energy crisis
THE government has allowed the temporary and limited use of a cheaper but dirtier type of fuel to ensure supply as it finds ways to cope with the impact of the Middle East crisis.
Marcos puts brakes on transport fare hike
President Ferdinand Marcos put the brakes on a public transportation fare hike announced earlier, promising the country's commuters free rides instead.
Nation battles soaring fuel costs
Hundreds of Philippine tricycle drivers lined up in Manila for cash handouts they hope will provide temporary relief from a conflict-driven surge in fuel prces that has left the country scrambling for short-term answers.
Call for end to hostilities
FOREIGN ministers of the Asean grouping have issued a unified call for the immediate cessation of hostilities in the escalating Middle East conflict, urging all parties to exercise utmost self- restraint, protect civilians and critical infrastructure, and return to diplomatic dialogue as the only path to lasting peace and stability.
Thousands remain trapped at sea
Filipino sailor George Miranda was racing to help a stricken vessel aboard the tugboat Mussafah 2 when he last spoke to his wife and young daughter.
