Gov’t to give P5K fuel subsidy for PUV drivers starting next week

Darryl John Esguerra 03/11/2026

MANILA – Public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers will start receiving P5,000 in fuel subsidy beginning next week as the government moves to cushion the impact of rising oil prices triggered by tensions in the Middle East. Transportation Secretary…

Palace warns hoarders of legal action amid fuel price surge

03/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Malacañang warned individuals and businesses against hoarding fuel and other basic commodities as tensions in the Middle East threaten to continue to drive global oil prices higher. Claire Castro, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)…

1st batch of Filipinos from Iran returns to PH

Joyce Ann Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 03/11/2026

MANILA, Philippines – Nine overseas Filipinos have safely returned to the Philippines after a successful evacuation out of Iran, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Wednesday. This is the first batch of Filipino nationals repatriated from…

‘Such hypocrisy’: Pam fires at Glenn Soco over APO tax dispute

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A furious Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro called out Vice Governor Glenn Anthony Soco for questioning the executive’s plans to enter into a tax settlement with one of the largest cement manufacturers here. Describing…

Only 11 Cebu LGUs have price monitoring councils

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/11/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Provincial Government has urged local government units (LGUs) here to have active price monitoring councils as the country continues to grapple with the economic fallout of the US-Israel vs. Iran war.…

PUJ fare hike petition not yet filed in Central Visayas

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/10/2026

So far, no petition has been filed seeking a fare hike for public utility jeepneys (PUJs) in Central Visayas, even as transport groups grapple with rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.…

6 Cebu upland development projects face cease-and-desist

Pia Piquero 03/10/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least six upland development projects here are facing cease-and-desist orders following recommendations from the city’s environmental office over alleged illegal earthmoving, hauling, and quarrying activities. The City Legal Office (CLO) has formally…

Cebu City to probe alleged overpricing, hoarding

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/10/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Government will be looking into reports of overpricing and hoarding of basic commodities, particularly rice, as the country grapples with the economic impact of the war in the Middle East. …

CDN Top Stories [March 10] – Biggest oil price hike takes effect

CDN Digital 03/10/2026

Good day, mga Ka-Siloys! Here’s your daily roundup of top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News, for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.…

Capitol adopts 4-day workweek, urges LGUs to follow

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Capitol has decided to follow suit in implementing a 4-day compressed workweek schedule to cut energy and operational costs as the war in the Middle East drags into its second week. On…

1 sack/family: Daanbantayan limits rice purchases to protect supply

Morexette Marie B. Erram 03/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — To prevent hoarding and price abuse and keep supply levels stable, the town of Daanbantayan has imposed a temporary limit on rice purchases.  The new policy, which took effect last March 7, came…

CDN Top Stories [March 9] – Ferry lines to increase ticket prices

CDN Digital 03/09/2026

Good morning, mga Ka-Siloys! Here are the headlines and news you don’t want to miss for Monday, March 9, 2026.  Ferry lines in Visayas to increase ticket prices With the war in the Middle East entering its…

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