‘Rich vs poor’ excuseYesterday, I watched a former Cabinet member say that it would be unwise to remove or suspend the excise tax on fuel because the government would lose money, and the cut would only benefit the rich who have SUVs and luxury vehicles. The so-called energy expert said that cheaper fuel will only encourage the rich to drive their vehicles more. The call to suspend or remove the excise tax on fuel imports is not a class issue. Category B: #The FFCCCIIBarrioSchoolStory would be an open storytelling category for the general public that highlights the broader impact of the FFCCCII barrio schools initiative. Each category will award P120,000 for first prize, P80,000 for second prize and P50,000 for third prize, while five special citations for President’s Choice award, Youth Leadership award, Media Excellence award, Education Impact award and Community award will each receive P30,000.

Source: Philippine Star March 10, 2026 22:03 UTC