CEBU CITY — In one of the busiest junctions in Cebu City, the usual hum of engines is replaced by the near-silent glide of electric vehicles. Yes, from compact city cars to crossovers, even two-wheelers, EVs have gained visible ground across Metro Cebu these past years. So what’s driving the rapid rise of EVs in
Read More »‘Crisis committee’ nearly set to tackle food and fuel concerns – Palace
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang Press Officer Claire Castro announced on Monday that the establishment of a “crisis committee” is now being finalized to ensure the country’s steady supply of food and petroleum products in the light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Castro made the announcement in a media briefing at the Villamor
Read More »BARMM energy office assures public of ample fuel supplies
COTABATO CITY — The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has assured the public of a steady supply of petroleum products. MENRE issued the assurance on Monday, March 23, as incorrect information has been circulating on social media that the region’s inventory of petroleum
Read More »INQToday: ‘Crisis committee’ being finalized to address food, fuel supplies – Palace
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Palace: ‘Crisis committee’ being finalized to address food, fuel supplies Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Monday said that the formation of a “crisis committee” is being finalized to ensure the country’s continuous supply of food and petroleum products amid the Middle East war. “Even before someone suggests
Read More »Transport strike disrupts commuting in Iloilo City
ILOILO CITY —A transport strike opposing rising fuel prices disrupted commuting in Iloilo City on Monday, with a large number of drivers expected to join the protest, officials said. READ: Commuters told: Brace for nationwide ‘transport holiday’ on March 23 Despite the protest, some transport groups continued to operate, with passengers seen boarding public utility
Read More »Suvarnabhumi Airport ranking rises to 36th in 2026 world’s best airport
Airports of Thailand (AOT) announced that Suvarnabhumi International Airport was ranked 36th in the 2026 World’s Best Airport list, improving from 39th last year. In a Facebook post shared yesterday, March 22, AOT said Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport brought pride to Thailand again following service improvements that helped both airports rise in …
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Read More »Japanese tourist attacked by group of Thai men on Pattaya road
Police are investigating an assault on a Japanese tourist after viral footage showed a group of Thai men, including a motorcycle taxi rider, repeatedly punching and kicking him on a road in Pattaya on Saturday, March 21. Mueang Pattaya Police Station said the case came to light after clips of the incident circulated on Thai …
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Read More »Fair weather to continue across PH this Monday
MANILA, Philippines — Generally fair weather is expected across the country on Monday, March 23, due to the easterlies, the state weather bureau reported. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the easterlies refer to the warm winds coming from the Pacific Ocean. “Given our weather conditions, we expect good and
Read More »Power rate hike expected in April — ERC
MANILA, Philippines — Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chair Francis Saturnino Juan said electricity rates would be expected to go up in April due to the ongoing Middle East conflict and the peso’s decline against the dollar Juan, however, assured consumers, during an interview over Super Radyo dzBB of GMA News, that electricity supply was stable.
Read More »PCG rescues fisherman from sinking boat off Quezon
LUCENA CITY — A fisherman was rescued after his boat sank in waters off Mauban, Quezon, on Saturday, March 21, authorities said. In a belated report on Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Mauban station said the fisherman, whose name was withheld, was returning from a fishing trip near Cagbalete Island in Lamon Bay when his
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