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Pope Leo XIV ‘no fear’ of Trump admin, vows to keep preaching peace

Pope Leo XIV ‘no fear’ of Trump admin, vows to keep preaching peace

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MANILA. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Marcos to critics: Come exercise with me

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

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ASSISTANCE. The Department of Agriculture (DA) through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) allocated P75 million in fuel assistance for more than 15,000 fishermen to cushion the impact of rising oil prices due to the conflict in the Middle East.

DA earmarks P75M fuel assistance for fishermen

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Commission on Elections.

Incumbent SK officials qualified for BSKE 2026 reelection

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Just In

Unang tranche sa ayuda alang sa PWD sa Mandaue, ipatuman sa Abril 18–19

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Unang tranche sa ayuda alang sa PWD sa Mandaue, ipatuman sa Abril 18–19

Superbalita Cebu

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Archival: No halt order against Monterrazas

Archival: No halt order against Monterrazas

Cherry Ann Virador

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Mayor backs MCWD water hike

Mayor backs MCWD water hike

Cherry Ann Virador

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Displaced Mepz workers receive rice

Displaced Mepz workers receive rice

Denise Mae P. Codis

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Pope Leo XIV ‘no fear’ of Trump admin, vows to keep preaching peace

Pope Leo XIV ‘no fear’ of Trump admin, vows to keep preaching peace

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Marcos mibiyahe paingon sa US

Marcos suspends excise tax on LPG, kerosene

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

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GAS UP. A mobile food cart refuels at a gasoline station in Quezon City on April 7, 2026. DepDev Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said Monday (April 13) the government is shifting from immediate crisis response to a recovery plan as fuel prices remain high and volatile amid the prolonged global oil shock.

Manibela to hold 3-day transport strike anew

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US Centcom announces blockade of all Iranian ports as of April 13

US Centcom announces blockade of all Iranian ports as of April 13

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Middle East Watch

Marcos assures PH crude oil supply to last until end of June

Marcos assures PH crude oil supply to last until end of June

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 27, 2026

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This long exposure photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026 shows flare trails of the interceptor missiles launched from Israeli air defense systems in Tel Aviv, Israel. The United States and Israel on Saturday, February 28, 2026, launched "major combat operations" against Iran, plunging the war-torn Middle East into a new round of violent conflicts.

DMW to recruitment firms: Submit monitoring reports on MidEast OFWs

Mar 20, 2026

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Over 1,300 Middle East OFWs back home

Over 1,300 Middle East OFWs back home

Mar 15, 2026

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All three electric cooperatives in Negros Occidental attribute the power rate increases for April 2022 to the hike in fuel prices. Their respective consumers may expect about P0.50 per kilowatt hour hike.

DOE sees 16% rise in power rates by April

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 09, 2026

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Diesel prices set to exceed P80/liter amid Middle East conflict

Diesel prices set to exceed P80/liter amid Middle East conflict

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 09, 2026

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MANILA. A total of 57 overseas Filipino workers bound for Abu Dhabi safely returned to Manila early Monday, March 2, 2026, after being stranded at the Hong Kong International Airport.

23 Middle East OFWs return home

Mar 05, 2026

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HOMEWARD BOUND. A total of 57 overseas Filipino workers bound for Abu Dhabi safely returned to Manila early Monday, March 2, 2026, after being stranded at the Hong Kong International Airport.

299 Filipinos from Dubai return home amid conflict

Third Anne Peralta-Malonzo

Mar 05, 2026

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Filipinos in Middle East remain safe amid Iran-Israel-US tensions

DMW, Owwa ready to bring home 1,200 Middle East OFWs

Mar 04, 2026

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