MANILA, Philippines — Oil companies have implemented another round of fuel price hikes Tuesday, May 19, marking the latest increase driven by tensions in the Middle East. Gasoline prices will increase by P1.21 per liter, while diesel prices will climb by P2.82 per liter. Meanwhile, kerosene prices will decrease by P2.21 per liter. READ: Mixed
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ITCZ, easterlies to bring rains across PH Tuesday – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), easterlies, and localized thunderstorms will bring rains across the country on Tuesday, according to the state weather bureau. In its latest forecast, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the ITCZ, a weather system formed by the convergence of winds from the northern and
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Peso continues to slide, falls to new record low of 61.75:$1
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso fell to a new record low against the dollar on Monday, the first trading day of the week. This developed as US Treasury yields continue to rise amid mounting expectations of interest-rate increases from global central banks, driving the greenback’s strength. The local currency fell 2.9 centavos to close at
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Eid al-Adha on May 27: Will it be a holiday?
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Eid al-Adha, one of the two major and holy Islamic celebrations observed worldwide, may fall on May 27 this year. The Islamic feast, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is observed annually by Muslims through prayers and ritual offerings commemorating faith and obedience. The observance does not follow a fixed
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Kim Robert de Leon: Marcos appointment of ‘young blood’ in Cabinet lauded
MANILA, Philippines – Deputy Speakers Jay Khonghun of Zambales and Paolo Ortega V of La Union on Monday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for appointing 32-year-old Kim Robert de Leon as his new budget secretary. “The President brings in young blood and fresh outlook in his Cabinet with Secretary de Leon’s appointment,” Khonghun said in
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PCG dismisses China’s ‘stunt’ claim, probes Pag-asa incursion
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Admiral Jay Tarriela on Monday dismissed China’s claim that the country’s monitoring activities in the WPS are merely “publicity stunts” and has nothing to do with politics. In a statement, Tarriela said PCG’s maritime domain awareness (MDA) patrols, including both maritime and
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Vince ‘Ding’ Dingding: Former student leader and advocate remembered
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vince Francis “Ding” Dingding, a former student leader at the University of the Philippines Cebu, is being remembered for his dedication to student advocacy and social justice. The Cebu City resident was among five individuals killed during armed encounters in Cauayan town, Negros Occidental, on May 16, 2026, authorities said. READ:
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CDN Top Stories [May 19]: Cebuano among those killed in Negros clash
Here’s the rundown of the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Tuesday, May 19. Former Cebu student leader among 5 alleged NPA killed in latest Negros clash Military reports identified the fatality as Francis Vince Dingding, who was reportedly from Barangay Capitol Site, Cebu City. Military officials described him as a former
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Daily Gospel, May 19, 2026
This is the Daily Gospel for May 19, 2026, which is Tuesday of the Seventh week of Easter. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, May 18, 2026 Daily Gospel, May 17, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 17, 1-11a. Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said, “Father, the hour has
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Death of ex-student leader in NegOcc clash case of terror grooming
MANILA, Philippines – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) on Monday called the death of former student leader, Vince Francis Dingding, one of the five reported New People’s Army (NPA) members killed in the May 16 clash in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, a case of terror grooming. “His death is another
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