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PH urged to rethink China gas deal; sovereignty risks flagged
The push for joint gas exploration between the Philippines and China is facing strong opposition from a leading policy think tank, which warned that...
FIRING LINE: Oil shock! Look out for opportunism
By Robert B. Roque, Jr. The war in the Middle East may be out of Manila’s hands, but what happens at the gas stations here...
Biz leader urges fuel tax suspension to aid MSMEs
A veteran Philippine business leader is urging the government to temporarily suspend fuel excise taxes to cushion the impact of rising oil prices on...
Abolishing bill deposits could raise electricity rates, think tank warns
InfraWatch PH has cautioned the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) that the proposed abolition of bill deposits for residential electricity consumers could unintentionally raise electricity...
Lawmaker flags delay in natural gas VAT relief
The delayed implementation of the VAT exemption on indigenous natural gas—meant to lower electricity costs for millions of consumers, including senior citizens—has raised concerns...