Manila Bulletin – Aquino backs declaration of state of national emergency to curb price hikes
Published Mar 22, 2026 02:19 pm Senator Paolo “Bam” Aquino IV has expressed his support for a declaration of a state of national emergency to help curb the increasing prices of basic commodities. Aquino noted that the country is already at crisis level due to the sharp increase in oil costs amid the Middle East conflict. … Read more