CEBU CITY, Philippines — As fuel prices climb, the impact is felt not only on the roads but also inside homes, where daily earnings and budgets are stretched thinner with each increase. The transport strike in Cebu reflected this widening strain, drawing drivers, operators, wives, and commuters who say rising oil prices are already shaping
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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
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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
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Telefilem khas sempena Aidilfitri diteruskan lagi untuk Raya ke-8 iaitu menerusi Tiga Andartu Cancel Raya. Ditayangkan pada 28 Mac 2026, ...
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Telefilem khas sempena Aidilfitri diteruskan lagi untuk Raya ke-8 iaitu menerusi Tiga Andartu Cancel Raya. Ditayangkan pada 28 Mac 2026, ...
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Recipients of SASSA Older Person Grants over Easter 2026 can breathe a sigh of relief after official pay increases/dates are confirmed ...
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South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo has died at age 44, his agency, KMG, confirmed on Friday, March 27. According to a statement released by Korea Management Group (KMG), the actor was found dead at his home. The agency opted not to disclose the cause of death and asked for the family’s privacy. “We ask for
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MANILA – House of Representatives Senior Deputy Minority Leader, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila De Lima, has filed a measure to strengthen the protection of women and children against rape and sexual violence. De Lima filed House Bill 8716 on March 23 to expand the definition of rape to emphasize the absence of consent; recognize grooming
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LUCENA CITY — The municipal government of Cuenca, Batangas has temporarily closed Mount Maculot, a popular hiking destination, as it rolls out new tourism and environmental management measures. In an advisory, the local government said hiking activities on the 3,107-foot mountain will remain prohibited “for the foreseeable future” to support efforts toward responsible and sustainable
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MANILA, Philippines — The two-day transport strike held on March 26-27 was “generally peaceful,” with the Philippine National Police (PNP) recording over 1,900 participants joining the protest. The PNP released the statement on Saturday following the transport strike launched by the No to Oil Price Hike Coalition to protest against the oil price hike amid tensions
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