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DOE, DTI urged to consider price cap on LPG
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Saturday urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to impose a price cap on liquified petroleum gas (LPG) as...
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Dole readies P1.2-B fund to help workers during crisis
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Gov’t urged: Ask Iran to let PH-bound oil tankers pass
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Bella Belen, Capital1 teammates swing over to a different sport
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Lady Bulldogs remind everyone they’re still tough to beat
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Hotshots feel they have locked in key ingredient with new import
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Deepening water crisis
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A war without rules
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‘Huli’ week
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‘A Chorus Line’ hits home for theater actors, dreamers, and hard workers
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2026 Changan Eado Plus launched in PH, starts under P700k
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Philippines pushing for WTO dispute system reforms
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Klook: Filipinos opting to travel closer to home amid Middle East jitters
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Daughter of Ifugao rises to lead major gold miner
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Lotto draw results, March 28, 2026
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Biliran province cancels annual festival amid fuel crisis
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Calaca City in Batangas scraps two festivals due to energy emergency
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5 cops killed in Maguindanao del Sur ambush
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Agoo town in La Union converts fiesta spending into fuel subsidy
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PVL: Eya Laure stays patient despite Choco Mucho heartbreak
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SEC extends fee discounts to boost MSME growth
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Loreto town in Agusan del Sur rolls out fuel subsidy for trike drivers
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Crowds rush to NFA-Bukidnon for cheap-priced rice
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PH, China resume talks, tackle South China Sea tensions
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Lotto 6/42 bettor wins P10M in March 28 draw
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PBA: Bol Bol fuels TNT rout of San Miguel
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UAAP: NU eyes recovery as it braces for surging Adamson
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DOE summons 8 Bohol gas stations over alleged overpricing
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PVL: Akari eliminates Choco Mucho to keep semifinals hopes alive
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Warring Moro clans in Maguindanao del Sur surrender weapons to Army
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Unbeaten pugs Villarosa, Dacles to fight in Kyrgyzstan
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DTI: No price hikes for basic goods until April 16
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Sinag Maynila 2026: ‘Pinikas’ dominates with 7 wins, including Best Film
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Iran-backed Houthis claim first missile launch on Israel
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WTO reform talks coming to the crunch
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At 'Davos of energy', AI looks to gas to power rapid expansion
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PVL: Myla Pablo cherishes bond with Pontillas despite split sides
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USJ-R Jaguars return to Cebu after remarkable NBTC semis
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QC police intensifies probe into viral ‘gas and run’ incident
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PBA: New import Clint Chapman tows Magnolia past Macau for first win
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Orchid hybrid named after late Speaker Jose De Venecia Jr.
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BARMM vows to protect gains as Mindanao marks 12th year of peace deal
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Ridon: Anti-impeach petition to further fuel distrust in Sara Duterte
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Mister World Philippines 2026 sets June 21 finals as call for applicants continues
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