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…
More bad news for travelers in the Visayas. With the war in the Middle East entering its second week and triggering a rise in business operational costs, several shipping companies in the region will implement fare hikes.…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the war in the Middle East drags on, Cebu Archbishop Alberto ”Abet” Uy has called on the faithful in the Archdiocese of Cebu to pray for peace, while urging families to prepare…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The southern Cebu town of Santander will begin implementing a compressed four-day workweek for its municipal government offices starting Monday, March 9, 2026. In a public advisory, the municipal government said offices will…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) has coordinated with law enforcers to enhance its monitoring of fuel prices, as some gas stations have already been observed to raised prices by approximately P8 per liter ahead…
MANILA, Philippines — Controversial lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, who once displayed in his office a large portrait of Hitler, whom he described as a “great leader,” defended Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay for saying in a congressional hearing…
MANILA, Philippines — Projections for next week’s fuel price hikes climbed further, with the latest estimates showing that motorists might pay over P20 more for a liter of diesel. An industry source said diesel prices could shoot…
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump on Friday demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as the only acceptable outcome to end hostilities, while promising to help rebuild the country’s economy if Tehran complied. Trump’s demand appeared to be…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The temporary garbage transfer station at the South Road Properties (SRP) was never approved by environmental regulators, documents from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) show, even as city officials continued…
Here’s the rundown of top stories for Cebu Daily News on March 6, 2026 Fuel crisis disrupts sea travel in Visayas Fastcraft operator OceanJet announced the suspension of multiple trips between Cebu and parts of Leyte and…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A spike in global oil prices linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East has begun disrupting sea travel in the Visayas, with a major ferry operator canceling several routes from Cebu due…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City’s waste disposal expenses could balloon to P2 billion a year if global fuel prices surge. Mayor Nestor Archival warned that hauling waste 60 kilometers to a landfill in Aloguinsan may strain…
