DAVAO CITY (July 25) — Diesel prices are expected to increase again next week, while gasoline may see a slight price rollback, according to Jetti Petroleum President Leo Bellas. In a media briefing Friday, Bellas said diesel prices could go up by ₱0.40 to ₱0.60 per liter, while gasoline prices may drop by ₱0.10 to ₱0.30 per liter, based on this week’s Mean of Platts … [Read more...] about Diesel prices seen to rise next week; Gasoline may get slight rollback
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DavaoBus Pilot Set for 2027 as DOTr Launches First ‘Libreng Sakay’ in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (JULY 25) – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is accelerating its commitment to modernize public transport in Mindanao, with two landmark initiatives unfolding in Davao City: the upcoming pilot launch of the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project or DavaoBus in 2027, and the rollout of Mindanao’s first Libreng Sakay (Free Ride) program on July … [Read more...] about DavaoBus Pilot Set for 2027 as DOTr Launches First ‘Libreng Sakay’ in Mindanao
Civil Society to Marcos: Make climate action and environmental rights a top SONA priority
DAVAO CITy (July 24) — As communities continue to recover from devastating floods brought by intense monsoon rains and Typhoon Danas, civil society organizations are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize climate action and the protection of every Filipino’s right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on … [Read more...] about Civil Society to Marcos: Make climate action and environmental rights a top SONA priority
Typhoon Emong intensifies, brings strong winds and heavy rains
MANILA (July 24) – Typhoon Emong (international name: Co-May) has strengthened with sustained winds of 120 kph and gusts up to 150 kph, PAGASA reported Thursday. As of 1 p.m., it was located 175 km west of Dagupan City, Pangasinan and is nearly stationary. Storm-force winds are expected in areas under Signal No. 3, including parts of Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur, and … [Read more...] about Typhoon Emong intensifies, brings strong winds and heavy rains
Marcos halts SONA tarpaulin installations amid flooding
MANILA (July 23) -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed dismay over the installation of SONA-related tarpaulins, calling it “highly inappropriate” as many areas continue to suffer from monsoon rains and flooding. Speaking from Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Marcos said he was surprised by the move, which he did not authorize. “It’s already flooded—why put those up?” … [Read more...] about Marcos halts SONA tarpaulin installations amid flooding
