MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the three-month suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene to mitigate the impact of rising global oil prices. Under Executive Order (EO) 114 signed by Marcos on April 16, the suspension of excise taxes on LPG and kerosene is subject to a

NEW YORK— A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could further upend world travel within weeks if oil doesn’t start flowing again soon — meaning higher airfares and flight cancellations as the summer travel season approaches. In an exclusive Associated Press interview Thursday, International Energy

TAGBILARAN CITY — A rare mollusc species discovered in Bohol is representing the Philippines in the International Mollusc of the Year 2026, drawing attention from scientists and conservationists worldwide. The species, Lithoredo abatanica, locally known as “antingaw,” is found exclusively in the Abatan River in Maribojoc town and is recognized as the first known shipworm

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Trucks transporting salad vegetables grown by Benguet farmers will be allowed toll-free passage to help sustain food security amid the economic disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday (April 17). Marcos visited key trading hubs in this capital town to consult farmers and gather

MANILA, Philippines — Lingering haze from the April 10 fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill may pose health risks in parts of Metro Manila, the Department of Health (DOH) warned Friday. Haze, described as air polluted with fine smoke and dust particles from fire and ash, can cause a range of health effects, the DOH

MANILA, Philippines — Different investigations on the budget mess and the flood control scam should be done simultaneously now that former Ako Bicol Rep. Elizaldy Co has been detained in the Czech Republic, Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima said on Friday. De Lima, in a statement, said that the government should not waste time

Cyclist Shares Unusual Moment After Crucifix Pierces Bike Tire  A male cyclist went viral online after sharing a photo of a crucifix that pierced the tire of his bicycle, saying “Pansamantala akong pinahinto ni lord”.  Recently, Derrick Reyes, a Facebook user, shared photos of the crucifix embedded in his bike tire. The post quickly went viral on social media ... Read more

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Instagram videos, Reels, Stories, and Highlights are often important sources of inspiration, and users frequently want to save them for later viewing, revisiting, or creative ideation. By 2026, a variety of free tools will allow users to quickly download public Instagram content via browsers or mobile devices. Some tools are specifically designed for downloading Instagram ... Read more

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Janella Salvador is savoring the happiness she has now in her life Kapamilya actress Janella Salvador was asked about the label of her relationship with Kapuso actress Klea Pineda. Janella and Klea’s connection was first noticed when they worked together in the movie Open Endings. When their sweet photos and videos circulated online, many netizens ... Read more

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ICONSIAM said its Songkran celebrations exceeded expectations this year, drawing more than 1.47 million visitors over the six-day festival and increasing in-mall sales by more than 15% compared with the same period last year. The company said attendance growth came from both Thai visitors and international tourists, while the campaign generated more than 100 million …

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