The Philippine government is in the process of acquiring two million barrels of oil from the global market to add 10 days to the country’s fuel buffer stock, Finance Secretary Frederick Go announced.

A Philippine tax expert discusses potential government strategies and consumer support mechanisms to mitigate the economic impact of surging petroleum prices, offering insights for taxpayers and policymakers.

The Philippine government is reportedly working with Portugal to facilitate the return of Zaldy Co, as part of ongoing efforts.

Here is a collection of Rappler stories on the volatility of fuel prices, the risks to national supply, and the Philippine government’s emergency measures amid the Middle East conflict

The ⁠Philippine government said on Wednesday it had apprehended some of its citizens on suspicion of spying for China in a “serious national security matter” that underscores the need for stricter…

A nationwide mural contest backed by Philippine government agencies has been launched in Manila, the latest in a string of cultural initiatives aimed at shaping public narratives around the South China Sea dispute. Organised by a Manila-based maritime think tank and supported by state institutions including the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the competition invites artists, students and ordinary Filipinos to create large-scale works inspired by the “West Philippine Sea” – Manil...

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has declared a temporary halt in several aspects of its engagement with the Philippine government under the joint mechanism for implementing the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB). This decision stems from a perceived 'gap' or 'headless counterpart' in the government's peace implementing panel, with the MILF calling for a 'full-fledged' panel chair.

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin is calling on the Philippine government to use its ASEAN chairship this year to advance regional energy security in response to the ongoing global oil crisis.

A global think tank has urged the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to rebuild trust to prevent the collapse of the Bangsamoro peace process.

The Philippine government has started a four-day workweek initiative as a measure to cope with rising energy prices.

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian warns that the Philippine government could face a P300 billion revenue shortfall if excise taxes are cut for one year.

The Philippine government is exploring measures to curb rising rice prices, including increasing state importation to offer cheaper rice and potentially imposing a retail price cap.

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) is urging the Philippine government to provide immediate relief and assistance to teachers and education workers to mitigate the impact of skyrocketing fuel prices on their commuting expenses.

President Bongbong Marcos announced that the Philippine government is arranging two chartered flights to repatriate some Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from the Middle East this week.

LX International has been formally recognized by the Philippine government for successfully completing environmental rehabilitation at the Rapu-Rapu copper mine, marking a rare achievement in post-closure site restoration.

Philippine government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Customs, and Department of Trade and Industry, have endorsed a unified vape tax rate to address gaps in evaluation and enforcement.