CEBU CITY, Philippines — What was usually a bustling public transport terminal in Cebu City appeared nearly deserted on Thursday, March 19, as a nationwide transport strike disrupted the flow of commuters and public utility vehicles. A photo shared by transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PIston) – Cebu on
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DOHA, Qatar — US President Donald Trump threatened to “massively blow up” a vast Iranian gas field unless Tehran stops striking Qatari energy facilities, which sustained extensive damage Thursday. Crude oil prices surged five percent as the latest strikes fed fears that the nearly three-week-old Middle East war could inflict lasting damage on global energy
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MANILA, Philippines — The government is seeking alternative sources of petroleum products as oil supply disruptions triggered by the Middle East conflict continue to affect the country, said Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday. Marcos assured the public has nothing to worry about when it comes to food and oil supply, as the government is continuously
Read More »NIA-Mimaropa vows public access as 4-day workweek starts March 23
CITY OF CALAPAN — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the Mimaropa region will implement a compressed four-day workweek beginning March 23, as part of government efforts to conserve energy amid global supply concerns. In a public advisory, the NIA MIMAROPA Regional Office said the new work arrangement will cover its offices and Irrigation Management
Read More »Piston: Jeepney drivers, operators now only earn P200-P300 daily
MANILA, Philippines — The major oil price hike continues to affect the livelihood of many jeepney drivers and operators, as they can only earn around P200 to P300 from a whole day of plying their routes, transport group Piston said on Thursday. Piston president Mody Floranda aired this grievance as they launched a nationwide transport
Read More »BFAR accused of favoring commercial fleets amid fisheries dispute
MANILA, Philippines — An escalating dispute over the country’s municipal waters has drawn criticism from marine conservation group Oceana, which accused the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of favoring commercial fishing interests at the expense of millions of small-scale fishers. In a press release issued Monday, Oceana said the agency’s interpretation of a
Read More »Bongbong Marcos Reminder To Jonvic Remulla About “Pera sa nakaw”
Jonvic Remulla shared this reminder from Pres. Bongbong Marcos Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla shared the reminder given to him by President Bongbong Marcos regarding “nakaw na pera.” Remulla has been part of the PBBM’s cabinet since 2024. Before this, his political career was focused on local politics. He ... Read more
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Read More »XCL Education Group expands Thailand footprint through strategic partnership with Mooltripakdee International School (MIS) in Pattaya
XCL Education, a leading Southeast Asian education group, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Mooltripakdee International School (MIS) in Pattaya. This collaboration marks XCL’s entry into the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Thailand’s premier industrial and economic heartland. MIS joins the XCL Thailand community alongside XCL American School of Bangkok Sukhumvit (XCL ASB) …
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Read More »Pacific nations fear fuel shortages as Mideast war pushes oil prices up
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Leaders of Samoa and Tonga appealed for help this week as the import-reliant Pacific nations raised fears over possible fuel shortages and escalating costs caused by war in the Middle East. Oil prices have surged to nearly $110 a barrel following strikes against energy infrastructure in Iran and the Gulf states. The
Read More »7 Cebu universities among EduRank’s Top 100 best PH schools
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Seven Cebu-based institutions have made it to the Top 100 best universities in the Philippines in the updated 2026 rankings released on March 15 by EduRank. The following are the universities in Cebu included in the Top 100 of Edurank’s ranking by academic field: The so-called “Big 4” universities in the
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