Government working to assist public cope with rising fuel, LPG prices
The Aquino administration continues to work on solutions that will address the rising prices of fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to cushion its impact on the transport sector and ordinary consumers, a Palace spokesperson said.
During a radio interview Saturday over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the government continues to watch and discuss the present movement of oil prices to come up with response to help the public.
Valte said the people must realize that the movement in fuel prices isn’t a local problem for the Philippines but is also a concern of other countries. And because the trade of petroleum products is deregulated the public must accept that this is subjected to market forces, she said.
Valte reported that the Department of Energy (DOE) started last week reloading the cards of drivers and transport operators under the government’s Pantawid Pasada program.
“Alam naman po natin na isa lang po ito doon sa mga sinusubukang paraan ng pagtulong ng ating pamahalaan para sa mga jeepney drivers at sa mga operators ng pampublikong sasakyan,” Valte said.
The Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) continue to dialogue with transport groups to address their concerns particularly after they warned of possible mass actions, she added.
With regards to the increasing LPG prices that affect ordinary households, Valte said the Palace is consulting with other government agencies to come up with interventions that will address the problem.
The Department of Energy said oil prices could possibly increase further next week as tensions grow over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The United Nations slapped Tehran with four sets of sanctions, in addition to sanctions imposed by the US and EU, designed to halt its nuclear program.
The international community fears Iran’s current nuclear development is intended to create atomic weapons, which the latter had vehemently denied. (PCOO)
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Aquino declares March 14 a special non-working day in Passi, Iloilo in celebration of its 14th Foundation Day
President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared March 14 which falls on a Wednesday as a special non-working day in Passi, Iloilo in celebration of the 14th Foundation Day of the city.
By virtue of Proclamation No. 344 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on February 22, the President issued the proclamation to give the people of Passi City the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
Passi is considered as one of the oldest towns in the Province of Iloilo.
On January 30, 1998, Passi became the only component city in the Island of Panay by virtue of the Republic Act 8469. The City of Passi lies in the central part of Panay Island that is divided into the four provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Iloilo.
Passi City will stage the annual Pintados de Pasi Festival to commemorate the city’s Foundation Anniversary.
The highlight of the celebration is the theatrical-street dancing performances by the Pintados. The performers wear traditional body tattoos with elaborate geometrical designs and dramatize stories about the town’s history. (PCOO)
The Aquino administration continues to work on solutions that will address the rising prices of fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to cushion its impact on the transport sector and ordinary consumers, a Palace spokesperson said.
During a radio interview Saturday over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the government continues to watch and discuss the present movement of oil prices to come up with response to help the public.
Valte said the people must realize that the movement in fuel prices isn’t a local problem for the Philippines but is also a concern of other countries. And because the trade of petroleum products is deregulated the public must accept that this is subjected to market forces, she said.
Valte reported that the Department of Energy (DOE) started last week reloading the cards of drivers and transport operators under the government’s Pantawid Pasada program.
“Alam naman po natin na isa lang po ito doon sa mga sinusubukang paraan ng pagtulong ng ating pamahalaan para sa mga jeepney drivers at sa mga operators ng pampublikong sasakyan,” Valte said.
The Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) continue to dialogue with transport groups to address their concerns particularly after they warned of possible mass actions, she added.
With regards to the increasing LPG prices that affect ordinary households, Valte said the Palace is consulting with other government agencies to come up with interventions that will address the problem.
The Department of Energy said oil prices could possibly increase further next week as tensions grow over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The United Nations slapped Tehran with four sets of sanctions, in addition to sanctions imposed by the US and EU, designed to halt its nuclear program.
The international community fears Iran’s current nuclear development is intended to create atomic weapons, which the latter had vehemently denied. (PCOO)
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Aquino declares March 14 a special non-working day in Passi, Iloilo in celebration of its 14th Foundation Day
President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared March 14 which falls on a Wednesday as a special non-working day in Passi, Iloilo in celebration of the 14th Foundation Day of the city.
By virtue of Proclamation No. 344 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. on February 22, the President issued the proclamation to give the people of Passi City the full opportunity to celebrate and participate in the occasion with appropriate ceremonies.
Passi is considered as one of the oldest towns in the Province of Iloilo.
On January 30, 1998, Passi became the only component city in the Island of Panay by virtue of the Republic Act 8469. The City of Passi lies in the central part of Panay Island that is divided into the four provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Iloilo.
Passi City will stage the annual Pintados de Pasi Festival to commemorate the city’s Foundation Anniversary.
The highlight of the celebration is the theatrical-street dancing performances by the Pintados. The performers wear traditional body tattoos with elaborate geometrical designs and dramatize stories about the town’s history. (PCOO)
