CEBU CITY, Philippines – As oil prices continue to surge, fastcraft operator Ocean Fast Ferries Inc. announced a new wave of trip reductions, including those connecting Cebu to other parts of the Visayas. The company on Tuesday, April 7, revealed that they will be cutting down selected trips for their OceanJet lines covering Cebu, Tagbilaran,
Read More »₱200M funding gap delays Cebu City scholars’ allowances
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A P200 million budget shortfall has been identified as a key factor behind the delayed release of allowances for thousands of Cebu City scholars. Former councilor Joy Augustus Young, now serving as an education consultant for the Cebu City Government, said the Cebu City College Scholarship Program (CCCSP) required around P550
Read More »Where creatives gather, Arte Merkado’s Arte Feast Fiesta
There is something about walking into a space filled with color, handmade things, and a celebration that feels rooted in something deeply your own. That was exactly what greeted everyone who stepped into Atua Midtown last March 28 and 29 for Arte Merkado’s Arte Feast Fiesta, a two-day celebration marking the homegrown art market’s second
Read More »Phivolcs: Lava fountaining seen anew from Mayon Volcano
MANILA, Philippines — Two episodes of short-lived lava fountaining were recorded from Mayon Volcano in Albay early Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The events happened at 8:39 a.m. and 9:23 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, at the summit crater of Mayon Volcano, amid the volcano’s 91st straight day of effusive
Read More »House mega panel to start tackling fuel price crisis response
MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen committees of the House of Representatives will hold a joint hearing on Wednesday, April 8, to discuss measures that will address the fuel price crisis and deliberate medium and long-term solutions to energy concerns amid the Middle East conflict. A statement from the office of House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III stated
Read More »PNP: Human rights won’t be affected by stricter ordinances enforcement
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has assured that human rights would not be affected by the police’s recent move to more strictly enforce local ordinances. “We are here to serve and protect, not to impose without purpose. While we are intensifying our presence to ensure that local
Read More »Batangas town scales down fiesta amid rising costs, energy concerns
LUCENA CITY — The mayor of Calatagan, Batangas, has suspended several major events for the town’s annual fiesta to support national energy conservation and cost-saving measures. In a statement, Mayor Rico Puno said the decision was made in light of rising living costs affecting local families. “I understand how important the fiesta is to all
Read More »Sen. Imee Marcos files bill requiring oil firms to unbundle fuel prices
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos on Tuesday pushed for the passage of her bill, mandating oil firms to unbundle and disclose their prices of petroleum products, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has driven costs to soar. They would be required also to inform the government and the public at least seven days
Read More »Dingdong Dantes Reveals Moment That Pushed Him To Take Acting Seriously
Dingdong Dantes talked about his career Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes revealed that this moment made him realize that he should take acting seriously. Dingdong is one of the most in-demand actors of his generation. Throughout the years, he has proven his versatility and star factor that cemented his status in the entertainment industry. In ... Read more
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Read More »What is a refining margin, and why is it soaring during the Iran war?
Drivers are currently sweating over high gas station prices. A major cause is the conflict in Iran. Economic news often highlights rising refinery margins. The normal margin is two baht, but it recently exceeded 17 baht. Understanding the refinery margin is straightforward. A merchant buys oranges at a certain price to squeeze and sell bottled …
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