MANILA (September 28) – Motorists may see mixed movements in pump prices next week, with gasoline likely to go down and diesel poised for another increase, an oil industry official said Friday. Jetti Petroleum President Leo Bellas projected a rollback of PHP0.50 to PHP0.70 per liter for gasoline, citing ample supply in Asia as inventories continue to build up following … [Read more...] about Mixed fuel price adjustments expected: Gasoline down, diesel up
Davao del Norte to investigate Tuganay Bridge, 15 other projects
DAVAO CITY (September 28) – The provincial government of Davao del Norte announced Friday the creation of a special inspection team to investigate major national projects in the province, including the PHP400-million Tuganay Bridge in Carmen town. Governor Edwin Jubahib earlier called for a probe into the bridge project, which began in 2021, was suspended in 2022, and … [Read more...] about Davao del Norte to investigate Tuganay Bridge, 15 other projects
Marcos orders realignment of ₱192-B flood control budget to fund emergency aid
MANILA (September 27) – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the reallocation of more than ₱192 billion originally intended for flood control projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to support the distribution of emergency assistance to areas devastated by recent typhoons and to strengthen government response to future calamities. Speaking … [Read more...] about Marcos orders realignment of ₱192-B flood control budget to fund emergency aid
DA readies over ₱3 Billion in aid for farmers and fishers hit by recent typhoons
MANILA (September 27) – The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday assured farmers and fishers affected by Tropical Depression Mirasol, Super Typhoon Nando (international name: Ragasa), and the ongoing Severe Tropical Storm Opong (international name: Bualoi) of more than ₱3 billion worth of government assistance. DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said the … [Read more...] about DA readies over ₱3 Billion in aid for farmers and fishers hit by recent typhoons
302 seniors, PWDs hired on the spot in Davao Job Fair
DAVAO CITY (September 26) – A total of 302 senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) were hired on the spot during a special job fair organized by the City Government of Davao on September 23-24, 2025. Public Employment and Services Office (PESO) Manager Lilibeth Pantinople said that on the first day, McDonald’s hired 80 seniors, with eight placed on reserve … [Read more...] about 302 seniors, PWDs hired on the spot in Davao Job Fair
