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Higher Pump Prices Seen Next Week
After recent rollbacks, pump prices are expected to rise again next week as prolonged supply disruptions have fueled global market concerns. Following a shortened trading week due to Labor Day, an industry source pointed to a potential price increase of P1 to P2 per liter for diesel and P2 to P3 per liter for gasoline.
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Inflation, Wages, Graft Top Concerns Of Filipinos – OCTA Poll
“Public concern appears to have shifted away from longer-term structural issues such as education and poverty and toward more immediate cost-of-living pressures, particularly inflation and the purchasing power of income,” OCTA said. The rising cost of basic goods and services remains the most urgent national concern of Filipinos, according to a recent survey by the
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Marcos Vows Better Jobs, Protection For Workers
As the country faces challenging economic pressures, President Marcos vowed to boost workers’ protection and opportunities as well as create more and better jobs for Filipinos. Marcos, however, did not provide details on how he intended to pursue these objectives, and did not announce a wage increase as demanded by organized workers, as he led
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Zaldy Co In Paris, Says DFA Diplomatic Source
Malacañang confirmed that Co is seeking political asylum in France. A “highly regarded diplomatic source” disclosed that fugitive former Ako Bicol party-list representative Zaldy Co is in Paris, France, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) chief said. “I just want to tell you that the information that he is in Paris came from a highly
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Kishida Confident Philippines Will Get Share In Japan Oil Support
Kishida is visiting the country ahead of the President’s state visit to Japan on May 26 to 29 upon the invitation of the Japanese government to reaffirm and further strengthen the Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership. Japan’s former prime minister Kishida Fumio expressed optimism that the Philippines will be among the first countries to receive funds from
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Sara Camp ‘Definitely’ Participating In Senate Impeachment Trial
While snubbing the House of Representatives, the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte says that the defense team will fully participate if a full-blown impeachment trial will be held in the Senate. Lawyer Michael Poa, spokesperson for Duterte’s 16-member legal team, told radio dzBB that the Vice President would personally attend the impeachment trial if needed. “As
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Palace: French, Czech Envoys Tight-Lipped On Zaldy Co
Czech Republic Chargé d’Affaires Eva Tenzin only confirmed President Marcos’ announcement last April 16 that fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co was detained in Prague because of invalid travel documents. Despite President Marcos’ personally requesting them for information about flood control scam suspect Zaldy Co, the Czech and French diplomats he met last Wednesday, April 29,
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Senators Hold Caucus For Possible VP Impeach Trial
If the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte is transmitted to them, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said the upper chamber, under his leadership, will act on it “forthwith.” The Senate leadership called for an all-senator caucus on Thursday afternoon, April 30, to prepare for the possible transmittal of the Articles of
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4Ps Child Among Pharmacy Board Exam Topnotchers
Life was never easy for Kyla Camille Ortal. There were times when her family barely had enough, forcing them to prioritize basic needs. Dreams once felt out of reach for Kyla Camille Ortal of Barangay Baay, Batac City, Ilocos Norte. With little money for daily needs, even staying in school was a challenge.
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‘Kami Na Tutupad’: ‘Atin Ito’ To Carry Out Patriotic Jet Ski Ride In West Philippine Sea
“Mindanaoan isang lalaki ang nangako na magje-jet ski sa Spratly Island…why not kami na ang tutupad doon sa jet ski ride na ipinangako niya,” Akbayan Rep. Dadah Kiram Ismula said, referring to former president Rodrigo Duterte. The Atin Ito civil society coalition’s fourth civilian-led mission to the West Philippine Sea will arrive in Pag-asa Island