Acknowledgment that the fuel crisis may not be going away any time soon
by Angelo Nieto
Public transport drivers can now save up to P1,800 weekly
Yesterday afternoon, the Department of Energy announced on its Facebook page that the fuel subsidy provided to drivers and operators of jeepneys and UV Express vans is being raised to P12/liter. This P2/liter subsidy increase will be applied later this
by Angelo Nieto
PUV operators can save up to P5-M over the next three months
Starting today, May 18, the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) will be waiving terminal fees for PUVs. This initiative will run for three months, and was announced last week by the Department of Transportation (DOTr.)All PUVs that stop at PITX
by Angelo Nieto
In support of stable electric supply for regions off the main power grid
Earlier this week, the Department of Energy (DOE) and National Power Corporation (NPC) announced that they will be selling government-procured diesel at P80 per liter to power providers operating in remote and off-grid provinces. The initiative is being carried out
by Angelo Nieto
What are your thoughts on this program?
The Department of Social Welfare and Development has begun distributing cash relief assistance to transport network vehicle service (TNVS) drivers, as well as motorcycle taxi and delivery riders in Metro Manila amid the fuel crisis. Starting with transport network companies Grab and
by Lije Martin
Qualified members can borrow up to P300,000 to put towards an e-bike
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) recently launched a new loan program named the Ginhawa Bike and E-Mobility Loan Program, or GBEL. Under the program, qualified members can borrow up to P300,000 (payable over 36 months, at a 5% annual
by Angelo Nieto
Grab calls it the Bayanihan Fuel Crisis Support Program
Grab has mobilized P350 million through its Bayanihan Fuel Crisis Support Program, a series of initiatives to help driver- and delivery-partners sustain their livelihoods amid ongoing economic disruptions. The initiatives include expanded incentives, spot bonuses, and commission rebates.For Grab's
by Lije Martin
Up to P1.5-M for a single vehicle can be borrowed through the program
On April 21, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and its attached institution, Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), launched its new E-Transport Loan program. With a total funding of P2 billion, its goal is to make the cost of shifting to
by Angelo Nieto
Long-term storage, when done properly, can save you from a lot of headaches
At long last, gasoline and diesel prices are going back down-and for two weeks in a row now. It's been a while, especially after five straight weeks of brutal price hikes.Yes, diesel prices are still in the three-digit-
by Lije Martin
Latest updates show that the country still has around 50 days worth of supply
The Department of Energy recently issued an advisory requiring oil and gas firms in the Philippines that own, lease, or operate depots and terminals to declare available storage capacity. This directive is part of the DOE's efforts to monitor the fuel
by Angelo Nieto
Each PUV has an allotment of 150 liters of diesel per week
In an announcement by the Department of Transportation on Tuesday, April 14, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the provision of additional assistance for public utility vehicle (PUV) operators and drivers through a P10-per-liter fuel subsidy.The fuel subsidy aims to
by Lije Martin
Including electric buses, ferries and more
As fuel prices continue to remain unstable due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, commuters need to consider more affordable transport options compared to using private cars or ride-hailing services.Currently, Filipino commuters can take advantage of a 50% general fare
by Kara Santos
It will also implement a P6.50/L decrease on gasoline products
The numbers have been released this week, and the government has announced that there will be decreases of at least P20.89 per liter on diesel and at least P4.43 per liter on gas.Shell is one of the bigger industry
Manibela is calling for action amid economic strain brought by high fuel prices
In a report by ABS-CBN, transport group Manibela announced that a transport strike will be held from April 15 to April 17, 2026, at Philcoa in Quezon City, with 500,000 attendees comprising jeepney, motorcycle-taxi, and TNVS drivers expected to
by Lije Martin
The first rollback since the mega price hikes began
Developments in the Middle Ease conflict, including the announcement of a ceasefire and commencement of negotiations, have once again influenced the price of fuel-this time triggering a plunge in price for the first time since the conflict began.For April 14
by Angelo Nieto
It's the bus company's transport solution amid the ongoing oil crisis
Bus company Victory Liner has introduced the Tatak Bayanihan Shuttle Service to assist businesses and workers in need of transport solutions during the ongoing fuel crisis.The initiative was announced on Victory Liner's Facebook page earlier today.Under this program, the
by Lije Martin
“You have my 100% cooperation na tulungan yung mga kababayan natin”
In the midst of authorities looking into fuel industry players who might be exploiting the ongoing energy crisis, Petron president and CEO Ramon S. Ang has issued a statement promising his company "will not take advantage" of the situation."Hindi kami kikita
Expect malls to shave an hour or two off their usual schedules
Several mall operators have announced that they will be implementing shorter operating hours beginning Monday, March 30, 2026, in response to the ongoing energy crisis. This comes after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s declaration of a National State of Emergency earlier this
by Angelo Nieto
It follows the AAP’s initiative to suspend motorsport-related permits
In light of the ongoing fuel crisis caused by conflict in the Middle East, Toyota Motor Philippines has announced that it will be putting the 2026 Toyota GR Philippine Cup on hold until further notice. This follows the Automobile Association Philippines' initiative
by Lije Martin
It may only be suspended for three months
There's been a lot of talk about the possible removal of fuel excise taxes amid this ongoing crisis to help ease the load for motorists. Now, we're finally seeing important developments.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has just signed Republic Act
And what are its implications
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a state of national energy emergency in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Executive Order No. 110, signed on Tuesday evening (March 24, 2026), cited the "imminent danger posed to the availability and stability of
by Kara Santos
