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 Great Philippine Christmas Exodus: Land and Air Traffic Surge
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 […]