Category : Americas


Mandaue 80% Ready for ASEAN Summit

Mandaue City is 80% ready for the ASEAN Leaders' Summit, with final preparations including road cleaning, beautification, and social welfare operations underway.

DMW: 412 Filipino Seafarers Safe in Persian Gulf

The Department of Migrant Workers assured the safety of 412 Filipino seafarers in the Persian Gulf after Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac visited Saudi Arabia and met with Zamil Offshore officials.

PAL Express Flight Diverts Safely After Pressurization Issue

A Philippine Airlines Express flight from Dumaguete to Manila experienced a pressurization issue, prompting an emergency diversion to Iloilo. All 175 passengers, including three infants, disembarked safely, with some receiving medical attention.

16 Injured in Turkey School Shooting by Teen

A vocational high school in Siverek, Turkey, was targeted in a shooting that left 16 people injured, including students and teachers. The 18-year-old suspect later took his own life.

Cebu Crisis: Fuel Prices Soar, Emergency Drills Amid Heatwave

Cebu confronts a multi-faceted crisis as fuel prices exceed P100, triggering government aid for drivers, while emergency responders conduct drills and an earthquake displaces families. The heatwave exacerbates health issues, with an elderly jeepney driver

Cebu Bills Unchanged Despite US-Iran Ceasefire

The 14-day US-Iran ceasefire brings global relief but no immediate price drops in Cebu. Business leaders warn of persistent high costs for food, electricity, and travel due to oil import dependency and supply pressures.

Cebu Transport Crisis: Fuel Prices Halt 50% of Jeepneys

Soaring fuel costs in Cebu have led to a 40-50% reduction in modern jeepneys, with drivers earning as low as P200 daily. Cooperatives cut fees, but many operators still face losses, impacting commuters and prompting calls for government subsidies.

Iran War Drives Energy Triage, Hits Asian Fuel Imports

The escalating war in Iran is compelling Asia and other regions to implement energy triage, forcing choices between reducing consumption or accepting higher costs while prioritizing limited supplies. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for 20% of globa

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