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LPG prices spike may hit record high of P30/kg

MANILA, Philippines — Due to the continuing impact of the Middle East conflict on the cost of fuel products, the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG), which is used in the kitchen by about half of Filipino households, could spike by at least P30 per kilogram (kg). This is according to an industry leader on

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Santa Fe Beach Volleyball aims to boost town’s sports tourism

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A major beach volleyball tournament is set to take center stage in Santa Fe, Bantayan Island as the local government pushes to strengthen its sports tourism program on April 4. Billed as the inaugural Santa Fe Beach Volleyball Festival, the one-day event is expected to draw some of the country’s top

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Purple walis tambo for women empowerment

I bought a purple-colored broom or walis tambo at the Baguio City Public Market in solidarity with the women vendors during the celebration of the International Women’s Day last May 8. The Baguio public market has been a cultural symbol of the city since it was established in 1913. Located at the lower end of

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Electric vehicle purchase increases by 500 percent in Central Visayas but…

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Roughly three years ago, fewer than 500 electric-powered vehicles (EVs) plied the streets in Central Visayas. But that number has surged more than fivefold, or 500 percent, today as more and more vehicle owners made the shift. In 2025, there are already close to 3,000 EV vehicles, both hybrid and battery-operated,

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CDN Top Stories [Mar.27] – Airlines cut select Cebu flights

Here are the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Friday, March 27. Some Cebu flights disrupted due to Middle East crisis Airline companies have cut down flights from Cebu to several domestic and overseas destinations as the crisis in the Middle East drags on.  READ MORE 3rd wave of transport strike in

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Daily Gospel, March 27, 2026

This the Daily Gospel for March 27, 2026, which is the Friday of the Fifth week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 26, 2026 Daily Gospel, March 25, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 10, 31-42.  The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus. Jesus answered them, “I

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Price council pushes P50 per kilo cap on imported rice 

MANILA, Philippines — The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has adopted the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposal to impose a price ceiling of P50 per kilogram on imported rice, endorsing the measure to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for approval. In a statement on Thursday, the NPCC said the proposed cap will cover imported rice with

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TNVS sector makes rare participation in transport strike

MANILA, Philippines — The transport strike triggered by rising oil prices and growing discontent over the government’s response saw the rare participation of a relatively young sector: TNVS or transport network vehicle service drivers. Around 150 TNVS vehicles formed a convoy and made their presence felt by honking their horns in solidarity with their counterparts in

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