Over P1/L rollback for diesel, up to P2/L hike for gasoline seen next week

GMA Network - Oct 3, 2026

Motorists should expect mixed movements in pump prices in the coming week, with diesel seen rolling back while gasoline might go up by as much as P2 per liter.

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Oct 24, 2026

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — An organization of domestic shipping operators is urging the Marcos administration to scrap the roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) terminal fees to reduce huge transportation costs. The group also believes removing the terminal fees will help ease the burden of rising prices on businesses and consumers. The Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) made

Butuan indigenous people mark IP Day with Lumad rites, cultural contests

Oct 24, 2026

Butuan indigenous people mark IP Day with Lumad rites, cultural contests

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan dl Sur — Indigenous communities across Butuan City converged on Friday to mark the National Indigenous Peoples (IP) Month. They are also celebrating the 29th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 through sacred rituals, chants and traditional dances. The gathering is organized by the City Tourism and Cultural

Drug suspect arrested with alleged P1M worth of ‘shabu’ in Cavite

Oct 24, 2026

Drug suspect arrested with alleged P1M worth of ‘shabu’ in Cavite

LUCENA CITY — A woman was arrested after allegedly being caught with more than P1 million worth of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) in a buy-bust operation in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. The Police Regional Office 4A said in a report on Friday that anti-illegal drug operatives apprehended the suspect at around 7:40 p.m. on Thursday night

Cops nab drug suspect, seize P68,000 ‘shabu,’ gun in Agusan del Sur sting

Oct 24, 2026

Cops nab drug suspect, seize P68,000 ‘shabu,’ gun in Agusan del Sur sting

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Police operatives arrested a 47-year-old alleged drug peddler during an entrapment operation here on Friday night, October 23. Law enforcers also confiscated P68,000 worth of suspected crystal meth or “shabu,” and an unlicensed firearm. Major Carmelo Malubay, acting chief of police of the San Francisco Municipal Police Station, identified

150 pregnant dairy cattle from Australia arrive at Subic port

Oct 24, 2026

150 pregnant dairy cattle from Australia arrive at Subic port

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Zambales — A shipment of 150 pregnant dairy cattle imported from Australia by the National Dairy Authority (NDA) has arrived in Subic. This cargo is part of the government’s efforts to boost the country’s dairy cattle population and increase local milk production. In a statement on Friday, October 23, the NDA said

PDEA seizes P6.8M ‘shabu’ in Zamboanga City buy-bust

Oct 24, 2026

PDEA seizes P6.8M ‘shabu’ in Zamboanga City buy-bust

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur—Anti-narcotics agents and naval intelligence personnel seized around one kilo of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) worth an estimated P6.8 million. The confiscation was done during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Tugbungan, Zamboanga City Friday afternoon, Oct. 23. The joint law enforcement operation, conducted at 2:15 p.m., also led to the arrest

Batangas fishers seek livelihood support as 2-month fishing ban nears

Oct 24, 2026

Batangas fishers seek livelihood support as 2-month fishing ban nears

OLONGAPO CITY—For small-scale fishers in Balayan Bay in Batangas, the annual fishing ban means two months away from their traditional fishing grounds. The prohibition period will take place just as their families face mounting expenses for the Christmas season. More than 15,000 fishers in nine coastal towns around the bay are expected to be affected

Typhoon Rosal exits PAR on Saturday morning (October 24)

Oct 24, 2026

Typhoon Rosal exits PAR on Saturday morning (October 24)

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal, internationally named “Champi,” exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, October 24. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) gave this report. It said that Rosal was monitored 525 kilometers (km) north northeast of Itbayat, Batanes outside the PAR as of 10 a.m. It carries

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Oct 24, 2026

Yeo questions TuJu’s ability to compete with global tech giants

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Ex-professor at Japan's top-ranked university gets suspended sentence over adult entertainment bribes

Oct 24, 2026

Ex-professor at Japan's top-ranked university gets suspended sentence over adult entertainment bribes

The Tokyo District Court on Oct. 22 sentenced a former University of Tokyo professor to two years in prison, suspended for three years, for accepting entertainment at high-end clubs and adult entertainment establishments as bribes from a research partner.

Student killed, 2 wounded in gun attack after Agusan del Sur concert

Oct 24, 2026

Student killed, 2 wounded in gun attack after Agusan del Sur concert

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 15-year-old student was killed while two others, including a 13-year-old boy, were wounded after an unidentified gunman opened fire in Talacogon town. This occurred as the victims were walking home from a municipal-sponsored concert early Saturday, Oct. 24. A report from the Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office

LIST: Cancelled ferry trips Saturday (Oct. 24) due to Typhoon Rosal

Oct 24, 2026

LIST: Cancelled ferry trips Saturday (Oct. 24) due to Typhoon Rosal

MANILA, Philippines — Several ferry trips bound for Batangas and other provinces in the Southern Tagalog region were cancelled on Saturday morning, October 24, due to Typhoon Rosal, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said. In its 8 a.m. advisory, the PPA listed the following Port Management Office (PMO) with cancelled trips: Batangas PMO Mindoro PMO

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