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The Senate adopted a concurrent resolution granting Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III permission to accept the “Badge for Cooperation” from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation for his significant contributions to strengthening Philippine-Russian relations. “The ‘Badge For Cooperation’ is a prestigious honor that underscores Pimentel’s significant role in fostering closer ties […]
Former Senator Kiko Pangilinan rejected Russia’s excuse that its submarine stayed in Philippine waters solely to wait for improved weather conditions before returning home. “Hindi kapani-paniwala ang palusot ng Russia na nagpalipas lang ng sama ng panahon ang submarine nito sa karagatang sakop ng Pilipinas,” Pangilinan said, referring to the vessel spotted 80 nautical miles […]
The Department of Agriculture took part in the Business Mission of Russian companies, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation and Agroexport Center, which recently concluded in Manila. The event aimed to foster collaboration and explore potential business opportunities between the two countries. The DA’s participation in the mission is expected to […]
Senator Dick Gordon urged Filipinos to resort to fuel-saving measures considering the recent spikes in oil prices. Gordon said that the government must also find ways to set aside a stock of oil and gas as the Philippines is competing with other countries to get their supply. “Kailangan maghanda ang mga tao kasi hindi natin […]
A party-list lawmaker called for an expanded fuel subsidy program for the transport sector to widen the reach and provide assistance to those in the provinces and countryside areas amid the successive oil price hikes. ACT-CIS Representative Eric Yap said the country is already on the verge of a fuel crisis with the tight global […]
Senate Majority Leader Migz Zubiri is pushing to suspend the excise tax on fuel products, amid skyrocketing fuel prices sparked by Russia’s war on Ukraine. Further, Zubiri is also calling for stronger implementation of the Biofuels Act, as an option for alternative fuels. “With these prices, we should consider the temporary suspension of the fuel […]
Presidential aspirant Mayor Isko Moreno said what is happening in Ukraine should be a wake-up call for the Philippines. In his sortie in Bataan, Moreno said the country should always be prepared for any eventuality. “Ang paghahanda ang importante lalo na ang posibleng mangyari na hindi naman natin pinapangarap o iniisip na mangyari pero maigi […]
Deputy Speaker Rufus Rodriguez said there is more compelling reason to suspend the excise taxes on oil products due to the worsening Russia-Ukraine crisis, as he echoed his fellow lawmakers’ appeal for leaders of Congress to recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte the holding of a special session. “I support the proposal of my colleagues for […]
A member of the House of Representatives said the government should implore the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to kindly look upon the Philippines and temper any upward pressure on crude oil, specifically Dubai crude. ACT-CIS party-list Representative Jocelyn Tulfo made the statement in light of oil prices reaching $100 a barrel after […]
Philippine-branded organic coconut products including coconut milk, coconut cream, balsamic sauce, aminos sauces, coconut syrup, coconut oil, and coconut jam are now available in top online retail stores in Russia such as Ozon and Wildberries. Ten new coconut products of Quezon’s Best, a Philippine manufacturer of organic and Halal- and Kosher-certified coconut products, are […]