Category: General

Manila: Diesel and kerosene prices will go up while gasoline prices will drop starting Tuesday. In separate advisories on Monday, Seaoil and Shell announced a reduction in gasoline prices by PHP0.10 per liter. Conversely, diesel and kerosene prices will see increases of PHP0.75 and PHP0.50 per liter, respectively. According to Philippines News Agency, Shell noted that the price adjustments were influenced by changes in premium freight and biofuel costs. In a separate advisory, Petro Gazz confirmed that diesel prices would rise by PHP0.75 per liter while gasoline would decrease by PHP0.10 per liter. Last week, oil companies raised diesel and

Manila: Two foreigners wanted by Chinese authorities for involvement in economic crimes are awaiting deportation, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Monday. Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, in a news release, stated that the fugitives, Chinese national Su Yan, 47, and Hong Kong national Hui Chi Lam, 55, were arrested on October 31 at their condominium residence along Masangkay Street, Tondo, Manila. According to Philippines News Agency, the arresting officers from the BI’s fugitive search unit (FSU) were equipped with a mission order issued by Commissioner Viado at the request of the Chinese government, which called for the bureau’s assistance in

Manila: Globe has begun preparations for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Marce, which entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Monday and is forecast to make landfall in Northern Luzon. This preemptive action comes as the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine and Super Typhoon Leon, which have left considerable damage in their wake. According to Philippines News Agency, Globe is closely monitoring the trajectory of the new weather system, which is expected to intensify into a typhoon in the coming days. In anticipation of possible commercial power outages, network facilities located in

Manila: House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday called for solidarity as the Philippines observed a Day of National Mourning for the over 100 lives lost during the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami). According to Philippines News Agency, Romualdez urged Filipinos to ‘pause, reflect, and honor’ the victims, emphasizing unity and compassion as communities grieve and rebuild. “This day of mourning calls us to compassion and solidarity. As we remember those lost, we extend our deepest sympathies to every family affected, to every community struggling to recover. Let this be a day when we, as Filipinos, reaffirm

TACLOBAN CITY: The Department of Health (DOH) is seeking accurate monitoring of suicide incidents in Eastern Visayas to help authorities develop effective mental health programs, interventions, and resource allocation. DOH-Eastern Visayas regional information officer Jelyn Lopez-Malibago said the DOH and the Philippine National Police (PNP) agreed to synchronize data sharing between health facilities and police stations. According to Philippines News Agency, accurate reporting is needed as current data collection on suicide cases in Eastern Visayas is fragmented, as health facilities and police stations often operate independently, leading to inconsistencies and gaps in reporting, Malibago said in a phone interview Monday.