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Middle East crisis
₱2.9-M negosyo fund jumpstarts returning OFWs’ enterprises
Returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are getting a boost in rebuilding their livelihoods as an initial ₱2.9 million in loan assistance has been rolled...
PUVs get fuel subsidies as oil prices spike
With rising fuel prices, the government continues to provide financial assistance to drivers and operators of public utility vehicles (PUVs). A news release from the...
Amid oil turmoil, DOE allows limited use of lower-grade fuel
The Department of Energy (DOE) has rolled out a temporary measure allowing the controlled use of older, higher-sulfur fuel for select sectors, as global...
DOF pushes ASEAN+3 shield vs global shocks
The Philippines, through the Department of Finance (DOF), is pushing for concrete measures to strengthen regional financial resilience and cooperation among ASEAN+3 economies to...
FIRING LINE | High prices and low blows
By Robert B. Roque Jr. The war continues to rage in the Middle East, and halfway across the world, Filipinos are paying for it literally...
Filipinos demand gov’t ‘act now’ as food, fuel prices soar
Filipinos are calling on the national government to focus on lowering food prices, generating more jobs, and addressing corruption, a Stratbase Institute–commissioned survey shows—just...
PLDT opens free call lines for OFWs in Middle East
Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, PLDT Group is taking a stand for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, ensuring they remain connected...
Globe offers roaming relief for Filipinos in Middle East
Amid the evolving security situation in parts of the Middle East, Globe Telecom is extending targeted roaming support to help Filipino customers abroad stay...