Rising fuel adds pressure on transport, food prices MANILA (October 7) — Motorists should brace for higher pump prices starting Tuesday, October 7, as oil companies announce increases of up to ₱0.80 per liter. In separate advisories, Seaoil and Petron said gasoline prices will go up by ₱0.20 per liter, diesel by ₱0.80, and kerosene by ₱0.20 effective 6 a.m. Tuesday. PTT … [Read more...] about Fuel prices to rise by up to ₱0.80 per liter this week
Regulator flags bogus groups posing as recovery agents online
MANILA (October 6) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned the public against individuals and groups posing online as aid providers to scam victims, saying such schemes are designed to defraud them a second time. In a statement Friday, the SEC said these groups operate through Facebook pages, online groups, and other social media platforms, often claiming … [Read more...] about Regulator flags bogus groups posing as recovery agents online
₱1.79-M damage as Piapi fire razes 179 homes
Davao’s fire programs tested as coastal communities remain at risk DAVAO CITY (October 6) — A fourth-alarm fire swept through Barangay 21-C, Piapi Boulevard on Thursday afternoon, October 2, destroying 179 homes, displacing hundreds of families, and causing an estimated ₱1.79 million in damage. The Bureau of Fire Protection–Davao Region (BFP-Davao) said the blaze spread … [Read more...] about ₱1.79-M damage as Piapi fire razes 179 homes
Nordeco owes ₱380M, barred from power market
Consumers fear outages, higher rates as coop stays silent DAVAO CITY (October 6) — The Davao Consumer Movement (DCM) slammed the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) for failing to explain its suspension from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) after racking up nearly ₱380 million in unpaid bills — the biggest arrears in the country. The Independent … [Read more...] about Nordeco owes ₱380M, barred from power market
ASSCAT steps up oversight of campus projects
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (October 6) — What was supposed to be a routine inspection turned into a firm reminder from the Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology (ASSCAT): ghost projects and substandard work will not be tolerated. ASSCAT President Joy C. Capistrano, with Vice Presidents Carmelo S. Llanto and Ferdinand A. Dumalagan, made a surprise … [Read more...] about ASSCAT steps up oversight of campus projects
