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Pagasa assures: Super Typhoon Sinlaku has low chance of entering PAR

MANILA, Philippines — Super typhoon “Sinlaku” has a low chance of entering the Philippine area of responsibility despite its strength, the state weather bureau said on Tuesday. In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, weather specialist Veronica Torres said that Sinlaku was spotted 2,455 kilometers east of

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CELE 2026: Cebu’s Engr. Cyril Chavez honors parents for topnotcher feat

CONSOLACION, Cebu — Sometimes, success goes beyond being a personal feat and becomes a collective victory. For Cyril Dale Chavez, Top 6 in the March 2026 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination, achieving this feat is a reflection of his family’s efforts and sacrifices. “Sukad pag undergrad, grabe najud silag effort na gihatag sa akoa bisan sa balay,

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CDN Top Stories [April 14]: First fuel rollback takes effect today

Here’s the rundown of the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Tuesday, April 14. ₱23/liter diesel rollback set for April 14 Motorists are set to get relief this week as local oil firms prepare to slash pump prices after weeks of steep increases, with diesel expected to post the biggest rollback this

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Daily Gospel, April 14, 2026

This is the Daily Gospel for April 14, 2026, which is the Tuesday of the Second week of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 13, 2026 Daily Gospel, April 12, 2026 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 3, 7b-15. Jesus said to Nicodemus: “’You must be born from above.’ The wind blows where

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Hot, humid weather forecast over parts of PH on April 14 – Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — Hot and humid weather will continue to prevail in most parts of the country on Tuesday, April 14, the state weather bureau said. In the 5 a.m. weather forecast of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration, weather specialist Veronica Torres said that a ridge of the high-pressure area will extend over

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Marcos suspends tax only on LPG, kerosene

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the suspension of the excise on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene on Monday, the first day of the effectivity of the law granting him powers to reduce or completely cut the tax on fuel products amid soaring prices. The public, however, would need to wait longer

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Cancer, diabetes drugs among VAT-free meds

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has approved the expansion of medicines covered by the value-added tax (VAT) exemption for serious and chronic illnesses, including cancer and diabetes. In Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 27-2026, BIR Commissioner Charlie Mendoza said the expansion follows the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) endorsement of the updated

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PH needs P429-B crisis fund if Iran war lasts all year

MANILA, Philippines — The government may need a total of P429 billion to fund its ongoing response measures should the Middle East conflict prevail by year-end, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DepDev) told senators on Monday. That figure is nearly double the P238 billion which the Department of Budget and Management said earlier

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PH oil supply extended 64 days after new orders

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s estimated oil supply has been extended to 64 days following new orders that have been secured, the Department of Energy (DOE) told the Senate on Monday. DOE Secretary Sharon Garin informed the Senate Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (Protect) committee of the country’s available oil

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Jeepney group sets 3-day PH-wide strike to push fuel tax suspension

MANILA, Philippines — Despite a projected rollback in fuel prices this week, transport group Manibela announced on Monday that it would be holding a nationwide strike this coming Wednesday to Friday, saying the government has not done enough to address the impact of successive oil price increases. This will be the third transport strike to

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