MANILA – The government will expand its 5K fuel subsidy program by April to help nearly 400,000 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers cope with the rising oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, Malacañang announced Tuesday. This follows the successful rollout of the initial payouts benefitting tricycle drivers in Metro Manila. The distribution of P5,000

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office in Central Visayas (LTO-7) is now subject of a region-wide investigation over alleged irregularities, with authorities implementing leadership changes and enforcement reshuffles as part of efforts to address complaints and strengthen operations. LTO Assistant Secretary Markus Lacanilao said the probe, ordered by Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary

CEBU CITY, Philippines — What started as a fun and spontaneous walk for two students turned into an eye-opening experience on the state of sidewalks in parts of Metro Cebu. Meri and Loy, posted a video on Tiktok sharing their experience in walking nearly 17 kilometers from Colon to their homes in Ylaya and Masiwa,

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While many find the sight of frost-covered fields beautiful, for farmers in Brgy. Madaymen, Kibungan, Benguet, it is a race against the clock to save their hard work from being “burned” by the cold. On Saturday morning, March 14, a thick layer of andap (frost) blanketed a potato plantation in Sitio

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Hitting with a purpose. Apriel Smith is not just known for her grace, poise, and beauty on the pageantry stage. Long before her days as a beauty queen, she had been hitting and smashing on the court.  Smith has always been proud and loud about her passion for sports, specifically volleyball.  In

TACLOBAN CITY — Search efforts are underway for two fishermen from Laoang, Northern Samar, who were reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip on Sunday, March 15, prompting concern among their families and coastal communities. The missing fishermen were identified as Anthony “Toni” Bertos and Renato “Tokoy” Lagrimas, both residents of Barangay

TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested two men in Lavezares, Northern Samar, on Monday afternoon for allegedly transporting and selling petroleum products without proper authorization, as authorities continue to monitor fuel distribution amid supply concerns. Personnel of the Lavezares Municipal Police Station apprehended the suspects at 4:20 p.m. in Barangay Barobaybay. The suspects were identified only

MANILA, Philippines — Fire Chief Supt. Wilberto Rico Neil Ang Kwan Tiu has been appointed the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officer-in-charge (OIC), Interior and Local Government Jonvic Remulla confirmed on Tuesday. “He’s a capable OIC,” Remulla told the Inquirer in a text message. This was done through a memorandum issued by Executive Secretary Ralph

MANILA, Philippines — Transport group leaders on Tuesday criticized the government’s approval of a P1 fare increase for jeepneys, calling it “a slap in the face” amid soaring fuel prices. “It is a slap in the face to our sector that petroleum prices, particularly diesel, were raised by more than one hundred percent, while the

Fare Increase for Public Transport Set on March 19, 2026 (Thursday), LTFRB Says The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board has approved a fare increase for some public transportation vehicles.  The LTFRB approved the fare hike for several public utility vehicles, except for regular taxis and motorcycle taxis starting Thursday, March 19, 2026. The decision covers many ... Read more

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