Following a dip on the last day of 2024, oil prices are projected to increase next week, according to a Friday announcement by the Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE anticipates the following potential price hikes at the pump: – Gasoline: ₱0.40/L to ₱0.70/L – Diesel: ₱0.75/L to ₱1.00/L – Kerosene: ₱0.70/L to ₱0.80/L This…
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has announced that the final day of 2024 will be marked by cloudy skies and rain showers across various parts of the country. While no low-pressure areas are currently being monitored, three distinct weather systems are expected to impact different regions. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ),…
Just a day before Christmas, Filipinos are facing a disheartening surprise: another round of fuel price increases. Oil companies have announced significant hikes effective December 24th, adding to the already considerable burden on consumers. Shell Pilipinas, for example, is implementing increases of ₱0.50 per liter for gasoline, ₱0.75 per liter for kerosene, and a substantial…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)’s new polymer banknotes, featuring native animals and plants instead of national heroes, have sparked a heated debate. The August Twenty-One Movement (ATOM) is questioning the BSP’s decision, arguing that the removal of heroes’ images from the banknotes constitutes a form of historical erasure. ATOM points to the discontinued P1000…
The Christmas holiday rush is upon us, and the effects are already being felt across the Philippines. Reports indicate significantly heavier traffic on both roads and in the skies as Filipinos head home to their provinces or travel to the metro for the holidays. This isn’t just anecdotal; the Provincial Bus Operators Association of the…
Hey everyone! Did you hear the amazing news? President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. just announced FREE train rides on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 this Friday, December 20th! 🎉 This is such a thoughtful gesture, especially with Christmas just around the corner. Imagine the relief for so many people struggling with rising costs – this will definitely…
PAGASA announced this morning, December 17th, that a low-pressure area (LPA) east of Mindanao has a high probability of developing into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours. It will be named Querubin. As of 3 a.m. today, the LPA was located approximately 155 km east-southeast of Tagum City, Davao del Norte (6.8°N, 127.1°E)….
Wow, what a night! Nevin Adam Garceniego, from Tropa Ni Pablo, has been crowned the champion of The Voice Kids! He impressed everyone with his powerful performance of “May Bukas Pa” during the live finals on Sunday, December 15th. Nevin’s win means he takes home a whopping one million pesos in cash, a recording and…
