A former labour minister said he will withdraw defamation lawsuits filed against a local news editor over reporting linked to allegations of bribery connected to Thai berry pickers sent to work in Finland and Sweden. The current Natural Resources and Environment Ministe, Suchart Chomklin, who previously served as labour minister, said he would withdraw the …

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Thailand fuel prices were updated for today, March 26, in a daily report from the Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) under the Ministry of Energy, covering five major service station brands including PTT, Bangchak, PT, Caltex and Shell. At PTT stations, gasohol 95 was priced at 41.05 baht per litre, gasohol E20 at 36.05 …

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    MANILA, Philippines — Major mall operators have announced adjusted operating schedules ahead of the observance of Holy Week, with closures set for Maundy Thursday on April 2 and Good Friday on April 3. Open on Maundy Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Open on Good Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Closed

MANILA, Philippines – The government has rolled out “libreng sakay” (free rides) across key routes in Metro Manila as a nationwide transport strike disrupts public commuting on March 26 and 27. In an advisory, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the “libreng sakay” program will run from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay — Motorists traveling from Metro Manila and bound for Bicol, Visayas, and Mindanao (and vice versa) for the Holy Week observance can now use previously damaged portions of the Maharlika Highway. This is after the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) completed emergency repairs ahead of the peak travel period. READ:

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Taal Volcano recorded a slight increase in sulfur dioxide emissions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported on Thursday. In its morning bulletin, Phivolcs said the volcano emitted 1,625 metric tons of sulfur dioxide from its main crater over the past 24 hours, a level still classified as “weak.”

ILOILO CITY — The Department of Education (DepEd) in Western Visayas has reiterated that no fees should be collected from students, parents, or teachers for end-of-school-year (EOSY) activities, including graduation and moving-up ceremonies. The directive was contained in Regional Memorandum No. 274, series of 2026, signed by Cristito A. Eco, regional director of the Department

LTO Issues Show Cause Order vs Modernized Jeepney Driver in Bacolod for Using Phone While Driving  A modernized jeepney driver in Bacolod City will face sanctions after being caught using a cellphone while driving.  The Land Transportation Office in the Negros Island Region served a Show Cause Order against the transport corporation involved after a ... Read more

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