Day: April 7, 2025

Manila: Oil firms will implement a minimal price rollback on petroleum products starting Tuesday. According to Philippines News Agency, in separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, PTT, Seaoil, and Shell announced they will cut gasoline prices by 10 centavos per liter. Additionally, Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell will also slash kerosene prices by 50 centavos per liter. There will be no price adjustment for diesel prices this week. The Department of Energy reported that, year-to-date, gasoline has a total net increase of PHP4.65 per liter, diesel a total net increase of PHP4.45 per liter, while kerosene has a total net

Quezon City: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced that Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy will remain in the Philippines to face criminal charges related to harassing and insulting Filipinos for his online content. Remulla emphasized that Zdorovetskiy will not be deported until a Philippine court delivers a final verdict on the cases against him. According to Philippines News Agency, Zdorovetskiy was arrested on April 2 in Pasay and is currently under the custody of the Bureau of Immigration, classified as an undesirable alien and a flight risk. At least five criminal charges have been filed

Gen. Trias: World amateur ranking points are at stake in the Junior Philippine Golf Tour (JPGT) which kicks off on April 8 at the Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club in Gen. Trias, Cavite. The 15-leg tour features three age divisions, namely 7-10, 11-14, and 15-18. According to Philippines News Agency, Shinichi Suzuki and Charles Serdenia, who will join the annual San Diego event this July, banner the boys’ 15-18 division. Also competing are elite players Alonso Espartero, Alonso Corpus, John Paul Agustin, Jr., and Kristoffer Nadales. In the girls’ 15-18 bracket are Precious Zaragosa, Tiffany Bernardino, Rafa Anciano, and

Western Visayas: The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Western Visayas (DSWD-6) on Monday said 133,221 indigent senior citizens in the region received a total of PHP399.663 million in social pensions for the first quarter of 2025. According to Philippines News Agency, each beneficiary received PHP1,000 per month or a total of PHP3,000 as provided under the Republic Act (RA) 11916 or An Act Increasing the Social Pension of Senior Citizens. ‘The Social Pension Program reflects the DSWD’s commitment to supporting the well-being of senior citizens, ensuring they have the resources to live with dignity and security,’ the DSWD-6

Negros Occidental: The Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) has set up 278 police assistance desks (PADs) to secure travelers across the province as part of the Philippine National Police’s OPLAN Ligtas Summer Vacation (SUMVAC) 2025. ‘The OPLAN Ligtas SUMVAC guarantees the safety and security of both residents and visitors during the extended holiday period,’ NOCPPO Director Col. Rainerio de Chavez said in a statement on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, NOCPPO reminded the public ‘to remain vigilant against elements who may attempt to exploit the vacation rush to commit crimes.’ The PADs, which are located in recreational areas,