Gas at the Pump: Will RA 12316 actually save your wallet? For every Filipino driver and commuter, the weekly fuel price announcement feels like a game of Russian Roulette. As global oil prices climb, the cost of jeepney fares, grocery deliveries, and the daily drive to work has become a heavy burden. But there is a new glimmer of hope on the horizon: Republic Act 12316. This newly signed law grants the President the power to slash fuel taxes when prices get out of hand. But before you plan that road trip, let’s look at the fine print to see if this is a genuine long-term solution or just a temporary bandage. What is RA 12316? In a nutshell, this law gives President Marcos the "emergency power" to either reduce or completely freeze the excise tax on petroleum. Currently, we pay an extra ₱10 per liter for gasoline and ₱6 per liter for diesel purely in excise t...
When the days get warmer and the sun shines brighter, you know summer has arrived. It’s when Filipinos try to get the most out of the season, and need a dependable chill spot wherever they are. This is where everyone’s Paboritong Kapitbahay™ 7-Eleven comes in, as it continues to be the cool-venient stop, whether for travel essentials or summer refreshers. In addition to the everyday convenience 7-Eleven brings, this year, customers can look forward to a summer video that celebrates the season’s energy and an e-raffle promo with prizes including Philippine Airlines miles, Klook cash, and BASH* travel essentials. The summer video, Kapitbahay, Kapit-Biyahe, perfectly captures why the Philippines is a dynamic country that adventurers love. Starring a band touring the country, the story highlights well-known spots, from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao. And in all of these islands, there’s one paboritong landmark that ties them all together, whi...