MANILA, Philippines — Due to the continuing impact of the Middle East conflict on the cost of fuel products, the price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG), which is used in the kitchen by about half of Filipino households, could spike by at least P30 per kilogram (kg). This is according to an industry leader on
Read More »Electric vehicle purchase increases by 500 percent in Central Visayas but…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Roughly three years ago, fewer than 500 electric-powered vehicles (EVs) plied the streets in Central Visayas. But that number has surged more than fivefold, or 500 percent, today as more and more vehicle owners made the shift. In 2025, there are already close to 3,000 EV vehicles, both hybrid and battery-operated,
Read More »Seaman nidaog og P45M sa Grand Lotto 6/55, di na niya biyaan ang pamilya
Instant nga milyonaryo ang usa ka seaman nga taga-Negros Occidental sa dihang nadaog niya ang P45-million nga jackpot sa Grand Lotto 6/55. Matud pa sa Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), ang nidaog nga sole bettor kay usa na ka dekada nga nipusta sa lotto. Mao Niy Resulta Sa Lotto Sa Marso 26: Lotto draw results,
Read More »CDN Top Stories [Mar.27] – Airlines cut select Cebu flights
Here are the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Friday, March 27. Some Cebu flights disrupted due to Middle East crisis Airline companies have cut down flights from Cebu to several domestic and overseas destinations as the crisis in the Middle East drags on. READ MORE 3rd wave of transport strike in
Read More »Daily Gospel, March 27, 2026
This the Daily Gospel for March 27, 2026, which is the Friday of the Fifth week of Lent. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, March 26, 2026 Daily Gospel, March 25, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 10, 31-42. The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus. Jesus answered them, “I
Read More »Price council pushes P50 per kilo cap on imported rice
MANILA, Philippines — The National Price Coordinating Council (NPCC) has adopted the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposal to impose a price ceiling of P50 per kilogram on imported rice, endorsing the measure to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for approval. In a statement on Thursday, the NPCC said the proposed cap will cover imported rice with
Read More »PhilHealth launches online records check for members
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) launched on Thursday the PhilHealth Check Utility (PCU), an online tool that members can use to verify their records and eliminate false claims. The PCU was launched with the support of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), which, according to PhilHealth President and CEO Edwin Mercado, “reflects
Read More »BJMP buys P46-M fresh food for inmates
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) reported on Thursday that the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) has procured P46.1 million worth of fresh, locally grown produce directly from farmers to provide healthier meals for prisoners nationwide. The initiative is part of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and
Read More »TNVS sector makes rare participation in transport strike
MANILA, Philippines — The transport strike triggered by rising oil prices and growing discontent over the government’s response saw the rare participation of a relatively young sector: TNVS or transport network vehicle service drivers. Around 150 TNVS vehicles formed a convoy and made their presence felt by honking their horns in solidarity with their counterparts in
Read More »Fare hike suspension, fuel subsidies lauded
MANILA, Philippines — A group promoting the interest of commuters welcomed the suspension of the planned fare increase for jeepneys, buses, airport taxis and ride-booking services, as well as the release of fuel subsidies for drivers, saying both measures had helped ease the burden on the riding public. The Coalition of Filipino Commuters (CFC-PasaHero) said
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