Gov’t lauds firms deferring price hikes amid economic pressures

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency The government on Sunday commended businesses that have chosen to defer price increases amid rising global oil prices, calling it a show of solidarity with consumers. In a statement, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said some...

DTI: Commodity prices on hold until April 16

By Joann Villanueva | Philippine News Agency Prices of basic necessities and prime commodities (BNPCs) will increase only starting April 17, following a meeting among officials of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), manufacturers and retailers Saturday. In a statement issued Saturday...

PBBM orders DPWH to open more bypass roads to ease impact of oil price hikes

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to open more bypass roads in the country to help reduce gasoline consumption amid the oil price hikes. In a statement...

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PH, France sign visiting forces pact

By Priam Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency Defense chiefs of the Philippines and France formally signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the two nations, the Department of National Defense (DND) announced on Friday. DND Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and French...