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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he would certify as urgent a proposed measure granting the government emergency powers to respond swiftly to possible spikes in global oil prices. Speaking at a press briefing in New York City during his three-day working visit, the President said the certification would be issued once lawmakers finalize their committee reports on the bill. “I …

Most insurance claims filed by farmers and fishers were processed and released within the standard 20-day period in 2025, according to the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC). PCIC President Jovy Bernabe said the state insurer has significantly improved the turnaround time for claims, with the majority now being settled within the required processing window. “In 2025, we’re computing at 80 …

The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing the temporary importation of biofuels as part of efforts to cushion the impact of rising global oil prices triggered by supply uncertainties linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, speaking during a Senate hearing on Wednesday, clarified that the proposal does not involve altering the mandated blending ratio …

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has partnered with San Miguel Foods (SMF) to create livelihood and entrepreneurship opportunities for government workers and their families as a way to help them cope with the rising cost of basic goods and services. GSIS President and General Manager Jose Arnulfo ‘Wick’ Veloso said the collaboration is designed to equip members, beneficiaries, and …

Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III is urging the establishment of a national strategic petroleum reserve to safeguard the country’s energy security amid rising global tensions in the Middle East. Speaking during a media forum in Malate, Sotto warned that recent attacks and escalating hostilities in the region have disrupted key oil routes, straits, and refineries—developments that could soon push …

Senator Jinggoy Estrada on Thursday filed his counter-affidavit before the Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to a plunder complaint linked to allegedly anomalous flood control projects. Estrada did not issue a statement, but his lawyer Bianca Soriano confirmed to reporters that the counter-affidavit had been submitted in connection with the complaint filed by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed outgoing Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities, Malacañang announced last week. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the newly created role aims to strengthen the implementation of priority national programs at the local level, particularly as communities confront increasing climate-related threats. Castro explained that the appointment comes …

The rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) is now 60 percent complete, according to Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon. After inspecting the project site on Thursday, Dizon said the first phase of the rehabilitation has reached the 60-percent milestone roughly three months after construction began in December 2025. “The project is now 60 percent (complete) since it started …

A measure seeking to expand digital payments in government transactions has moved closer to approval after it passed second reading at the House of Representatives of the Philippines on Wednesday night. House Bill No. 8468, also known as the eBayad Act, aims to institutionalize safe and efficient digital payment systems for transactions involving government agencies and merchants. Under the proposed …

The Philippine Navy and Globalport Terminals Inc. (GTI) have signed a memorandum of agreement aimed at creating an affiliated reserve unit within the port operator to support national defense efforts. According to the Navy, the agreement was formalized last week at Naval Station Jose Andrada in Manila. The memorandum was signed by PN chief Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta and GTI …