Amidst the prevailing energy crisis and rising costs of prime commodities, the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has rolled out its Balik Ginhawa loan moratorium to provide financial relief to government workers and members in support of the national government’s continuing efforts to ease the financial burden on Filipinos. According to GSIS president and general manager…
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is implementing stricter measures against taxi drivers who overcharge passengers. Chairperson Vigor Mendoza II said the agency will now immediately file criminal charges and impound vehicles involved in overpricing incidents. The move comes after a viral video showed TXT member Soobin, a South Korean singer, being overcharged…
The Philippine Coast Guard continues to monitor travel across the country as Holy Week observances prompt increased movement. From midnight to 6 a.m. on Good Friday, PCG reported 11,418 passengers departing and 11,677 arriving at ports nationwide. On Maundy Thursday, authorities recorded a total of 183,517 outbound and 191,350 inbound travelers, bringing the day’s total…
Photo courtesy of Joan Bondoc/ Philippine News Agency (PNA) Oil industry sources warn that diesel and gasoline costs could surge further due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Based on Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) trading from March 30 to April 2, diesel prices may increase by P17 to P19 per liter. The projected hike…
Photo courtesy of Jiji Press. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun reiterate their commitment to safeguard shipping and energy routes in the Strait of Hormuz. The two officials held a phone discussion Thursday, focusing on the Middle East situation and measures to maintain stable energy flows and protect critical…
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday the removal of Pam Bondi as attorney general, the nation’s chief law enforcement officer. “We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector, to be announced at a date in the near future,” Trump said on his social…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on the United Nations Security Council to refrain from backing military actions in the Middle East that lack proper authorization. Wang spoke during a phone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, warning that ongoing hostilities could trigger widespread instability. He stressed…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. More than 1 million people have been displaced in Lebanon over the past month following Israeli attacks, with one in every five people in the country currently displaced, according to the UNHCR. UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch told Anadolu that the humanitarian situation in Lebanon is “deepening day by day.” “We…
Photo courtesy of Anadolu. Germany appeals to China to encourage Iran to enter negotiations with the United States to resolve tensions in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said after discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that both countries are concerned over the escalating crisis in the region. Wadephul suggested that China could…
Photo courtesy of PNP/Facebook Authorities dismantle a suspected drug laboratory in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro and seize illegal drugs valued at about Php 6.8 million. The operation was carried out on March 31 by joint personnel from the local police, the Oriental Mindoro Police Provincial Office, and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Mimaropa. Operatives…