PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Pagadian City Mayor Samuel Co has signed Executive Order No. 6, Series of 2026, creating the Price Regulatory Task Force of Pagadian City, a body mandated to monitor and enforce fair pricing of basic goods and petroleum products in the city. The task force is tasked with conducting regular
Read More »Fisherfolk skip fishing, join strike over rising fuel prices
MANILA, Philippines — Some fisherfolk from Manila Bay and Laguna de Bay skipped their usual trips out to sea on Friday, choosing instead to join a nationwide transport strike as surging fuel prices continue to hit their livelihoods. The action, organized alongside transport groups protesting rising oil costs, shows how the impact has extended beyond
Read More »Zambales town named top tourist destination in Central Luzon
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Known for its quiet coves and island-hopping destinations, this coastal town has earned regional recognition after being named Top Tourist Destination – Municipality at the Tourism Recognition for Enterprises and Stakeholders (TRES) Awards of the Department of Tourism–Central Luzon. San Antonio Mayor Arvin Antipolo, who received the award on Friday (March
Read More »Dole sets aside P1.2B aid as energy crisis threatens jobs
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) has prepared P1.2 billion in standby funds to help workers who may lose income or jobs as a result of the ongoing energy crisis. The labor department said the fund will be used to “further intensify” its support programs as the government deals with a
Read More »De Lima files bill strengthening anti-rape law
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives Senior Deputy Minority Leader Leila De Lima has filed a measure seeking to strengthen protections for women and children against rape and sexual violence. House Bill No. 8716, filed on March 23, proposes expanding the definition of rape to emphasize the absence of consent, recognizing grooming as a form
Read More »Young Mom Earns Mixed Reactions Over Outfit at Child’s Graduation Ceremony
Young Mom Sparks Online Debate Over Outfit at Child’s Graduation A young mom elicits online reactions because of the outfit she wore to her child’s graduation or moving-up ceremony. Recently, Joy Basa, a Facebook user, shared a video of herself attending her child’s graduation or moving-up ceremony. The post quickly went viral and received reactions ... Read more
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Read More »Fake dollar bills distributed in Pattaya by tourists
Foreign tourists in Pattaya were caught distributing counterfeit US$100 bills while filming content on Thursday, March 27, prompting a public warning after some vendors nearly faced legal trouble for attempting to exchange the fake notes. A Facebook user raised the alarm after witnessing well-dressed tourists, described as resembling affluent Arabs, handing out money to members …
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Read More »Fuel price spike ripples through local businesses in Zambales
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Rising fuel prices are rippling far beyond transport costs, placing increasing pressure on small businesses in this province that are now struggling to stay afloat. For one canteen owner, Joseph Angelo Mora, 35, the ongoing surge has meant making difficult choices— balancing affordability for customers with the reality of higher operating
Read More »Marcos’ message for Earth Hour 2026: Conserve energy, limit fuel usage
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has encouraged all Filipinos to join Earth Hour this year, emphasizing the need for energy preservation and limiting fuel consumption amid the crisis due to tensions in the Middle East. This year’s World Wide Fund for Nature’s Earth Hour is scheduled from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local
Read More »Oil company accused of inflating fuel prices by 10 baht per litre
An Ang Thong oil company has been reported to police for allegedly overcharging on fuel, adding nearly 10 baht per litre above the permitted transport cost of 0.16 baht per litre. On March 27, Sikan Fueangfung, the Ang Thong commerce official and secretary of the provincial committee on prices of goods and services, met with …
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