President Arroyo has instructed the Cabinet to conduct dialogues not only with the oil firms but with all affected sectors, including workers, small and medium enterprises, manufacturers and transport groups among others, that are affected by this crisis.
President Arroyo has given the go-signal to the Cabinet to get the ID system on track for immediate implementation.
Yes, we will face pressure on the prices of goods but the President has put the entire Cabinet on notice to focus on measures to stabilize prices and firm up the safety nets for the poorest sectors,
The Philippine and US governments are for the swift resolution of this isolated case, but always through the observance of due process. Both governments have assured that whatever the outcome, it will not in any way affect the close ties and friendship that bind the two countries.
Both governments have assured that whatever the outcome, it will not in any way affect the close ties and friendship that bind the two countries.