Shell, 3 others to hike pump prices
Pilipinas Shell announced that it would increase its pump prices effective midnight Tuesday. Shell will increase gasolineprices
by P1.50 per liter and diesel and kerosene prices by P0.50 per liter.
by P1.50 per liter and diesel and kerosene prices by P0.50 per liter. Total Philippines will also implement a similiar price hike at 6 a.m. today.
Chevron (formerly Caltex) meanwhile said it will also implement its price hikes 6 a.m. Tuesday. Set to increase are pump prices of Gold, Silver, Silver E10 and regular by P1.50 per liter. The prices of its diesel, kerosene and fuel oil products are set to increase by P0.50 per liter.
Oil prices turn higher in Asian trade
Oil prices turned higher above $56 in Asian afternoon trade Monday amid escalating unrest in African crude producer Nigeria, analysts said.
Gwen to sue 'Big 3'
AFTER learning that Cebuanos are paying P5 to P8 more for oil products than consumers from the rest of the country, Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia will seek redress of the "injustice" in court.
Piston: Pressure oil firms for rollback
A transport group urged the government to pressure oil companies to trim down petroleum prices as these firms are allegedly overcharging of the so-called oil cartels in the country.
Pasahe sa jeep hinging itaas
Isinampa kahapon ng Alliance of Concerned Transport Organization at ng iba pang grupo sa Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board ang kanilang petisyong humi hiling na itaas ang pasahe sa mga pampasaherong jeepney at bus.
No fare hike petition yet from Cebu groups
Transport groups in Cebu will not file any petition to increase fares yet despite the move of a Manila-based organization requesting the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to reinstate the P7.50 minimum fare for jeepneys.
Veco unrest may hurt power supply
THE Visayan Electric Company Employees Union-Associated Labor Union (VCEU-ALU)) yesterday filed a notice of strike against the power firm's management for "unfair labor practices."
Nakakalasong school supplies sisilipin
Susuriin ng Department of Health ang sina sabi ng grupong Ecological Waste Coalition na may taglay na lason uma no ang ilang mga school supplies na ibinebenta sa mga pamilihan tulad ng plastic bag, binders, lunch box, at plastic cover na gawa sa PVC o polyvinyl chloride products.
BOC awaits DOH study of toxic supplies
Alarmed by the reported poisonous chemicals found in some school materials, the Bureau of Customs (BoC) said on Monday it would seek guidance from concerned agencies regarding the importation of school supplies made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
Govt beats school opening blues on June 1
A Malacañang official said Monday that the government has invested heavily on eduction, which will likely minimize the hassles that usually accompany every school opening. Many schools in the country will start classes on June 1.
Leaders push for 12-year basic education
Several education leaders are batting for an additional two years of basic education for students in the country, saying that the current 10-year basic education program is not enough — and even more expensive — in the long run.
Failure of bidding
FOR the second time, the Cebu City bids and awards committee (BAC) will declare a failure of bidding for the privatization of the Inayawan sanitary landfill operations, after the prospective supplier failed to prove its track record.
Baby inoobserbahan sa A/H1N1 virus
Umaabot na sa bilang na 62 ang kabuuang inob serbahan ng Department of Health mula Mayo 1 hanggang kahapon at 61 dito ay pawang negatibo habang hinihintay na lamang ang resulta ng laboratory test sa natitirang suspected AH1N1 case na isang sanggol na Pilipino na nanggaling umano sa Japan.
Congress urged to exempt senior citizens
Councilor Edgardo Labella, chairman of the City Council committee on laws, is calling on Congress to expedite the hearings of the proposed amendment to the National Internal Revenue Code, which aims to except senior citizens from the 12 percent EVAT on drugs and medicines.
Ombuds: Ouano, Radaza not off the hook
Deputy Ombudsman for the Visayas Pelagio Apostol denied having dismissed the criminal cases against former Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Ouano and Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Arturo Radaza on their alleged involvement in the anomalous procurement of the decorative lampposts during the 12th ASEAN Summit in 2007.
Paghunong sa towing gisalikway ni Mike
Gisalikway ni acting Mayor Michael Rama ang panawagan sa ubang kritiko sa administrasyon nga ihunong una ang operasyon sa towing services sa siyudad.
"Committee of the whole" against Loots
The Provincial Board has decided to investigate the three complaints filed against Daanbantayan Mayor Sun Shimura and Vice Mayor Maria Luisa Loot as "committee of the whole."
2 kapitan operator og masiao
Ang pangulo sa Provincial Intelligence Branch (PIB) Chief Inspector Maria Elma Delos Santos mibutyag nga adunay duha ka mga barangay kapitan sa Norte sa lalawigan sa Sugbu nga mga financier ug masiao protector.
Media still short of allies in Congress
At least 60 congressmen have pledged to vote against the right of reply bill, according to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP).
Block reply bill, journalists dare solons
Media organizations challenged lawmakers opposed to the Right of Reply Bill to gather support to block its passage at the House of Representatives, as they reiterated their opposition to the measure.
Sandiganbayan affirms Ecleo's conviction
The Sandiganbayan affirmed the conviction of cult leader Ruben Ecleo Jr. over irregular fund disbursements for three construction projects during his term as mayor of San Jose, Surigao del Norte from 1991 to 1994.
3 bihag na guro bantang pupugutan
Nagbanta na ang mga kidnaper ng tatlong guro sa Basilan na pupugutan nila ang mga bihag kung hindi maibibigay ang hinihingi nilang ransom sa loob ng 15 araw.
Pinas number 10 sa gun killing
Nasa rank number 10 ang Pilipinas sa mga kaso ng pagpatay sa pa mamagitan ng mga baril na walang lisensya sa buong mundo. Mula sa taong 2004 hanggang 2008 ay aabot sa 97.7 porsiyento ng mga krimen ay sanhi ng mga loose firearms o mga baril na walang mga lisensya.
PNP: Over 1 million loose guns in RP
Over one million unlicensed firearms are in the hands of civilians and rebels in the Philippines, leading to a high incidence of gun-related homicides, the national police chief said Monday.
P10,000 sa makakapagpasuko ng rebelde
Inaprubahan ni Pres. Arroyo ang pagkaka loob ng 10,000 cash incentives sa sinumang makakakumbinsi sa mga rebelde na sumuko sa ilalim ng Social Integration Program.
Villafuerte atras sa Charter change
Pormal nang binawi ni Camarines Sur Congressman Luis Villa fuerte ang suporta niya sa panukalang Charter Change (Cha-Cha) o pag sususog sa Konsti tusyon matapos niyang ipatang gal ang kanyang lagda sa House Resolution 1109.
One is complying bidder for poll automation
Only one of the previous seven consortia has been declared by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) special committee on Monday as a qualified bidder for the automation contract for the 2010 elections after hurdling the financial evaluation portion.
Machines must be '99.9995% accurate'
MACHINES TO be used in the 2010 national elections will need to pass strict technical qualifications according to the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Senate to decide if Villar probe to proceed
THE SENATE is set to vote on Thursday whether or not there is substantial evidence warranting a continuation of the investigation on an ethics complaint against Senator Manuel B. Villar, Jr.
Gadian sis says 'shoot to kill' for Nancy
A sister of Lt. Senior Grade Nancy Gadian, the whistleblower on the alleged Balikatan fund scandal, said that a "shoot to kill" order has reportedly been issued against the resigned Navy junior officer.
Navy chief offers whistleblower protection
The chief of the Philippine Navy has guaranteed "absolute" protection for the whistleblower in the alleged misuse of a P46-million fund for joint exercises between Filipino and American troops in 2007.
No Senate probe on Balikatan fund mess
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Monday nixed a Senate investigation on the alleged misuse of Balikatan funds in 2007 as disclosed by Lieutenant Senior Grade Nancy Gadian. Instead, Enrile called on the military to do its job and investigate the supposed anomaly.
Arroyo assures bishops on CARP passage
Congress has committed to pass a bill extending the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) before it goes on recess in June, Malacañang said.
29,000 warrants out for illegal recruiters
Get the big fish first. Vice President Noli de Castro gave this order Monday to the Task Force Against Illegal Recruitment (TFAIR) after learning that there were 29,000 still unserved warrants of arrest against illegal recruiters.
Tan's brother to testify on his wealth
The government's latest witness against businessman Lucio Tan is his own brother, according to a government prosecutor. State prosecutor Catalino Generillo said on Monday Tan's brother Mariano Tanenglian would be among the two witnesses the prosecution would present if the anti-graft court Sandiganbayan allowed its motion to present two more witnesses in the trial to run after Tan's allegedly ill-gotten assets.
Sri Lanka says war over, rebel leader killed
Sri Lanka declared Monday it had crushed the Tamil Tiger rebels, killing their chief, Velupillai Prabhakaran, and ending his three-decade quest for an independent homeland for minority Tamils.
No Filipinos in Sri Lanka civil war—DFA
The ongoing civil war between Sri Lanka forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam has not affected any of the estimated 800 Filipinos there, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Monday.
Schools closed in Japan, flu cases 129
The number of confirmed swine flu cases in Japan soared to at least 121 on Monday after 25 new cases were announced, officials said.
Not guilty: Wakee on bad check charges
BOXING promoter and businessman Rex "Wakee" Salud yesterday pleaded not guilty to a criminal charge that he issued bad checks worth P10 million to a fellow businessman. Almacita Paray filed the complaint on April 14, 2004 yet but Salud went to the Court of Appeals (CA) in an attempt to stop the proceedings and prevent the attachment of one of his properties. The appellate court however junked his case early this year and remanded it to RTC Judge Francisco Seville with orders to proceed with the matter.
Manny spared IBO sanction fee
Manny Pacquiao was spared from paying his share of the sanction fee amounting to $50,000 for challenging IBO lightwelterweight champion Ricky Hatton in Las Vegas last May 2 as Top Rank picked up the tab which was described by a fight source as "extremely reasonable" compared to the rates of other governing bodies.
Nuggets refreshed, ready but... rusty?
The Denver Nuggets are rested and ready. Will they also be rusty? The Nuggets took care of Dallas in five games, wrapping up their second-round series Wednesday night, then taking a day off before spending three straight days working out and wondering.
Aleck Bovick lightens up Senate mood
A fiery privilege speech about the alleged racial slur against Filipinos by Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin turned into an exchange of jokes between male senators about a former sexy star. The name of Bovick came up after Senator Loren Legarda delivered a speech on the alleged racial slur by Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin against Filipinos.
Puno's wish: Clean, honest 2010 polls
"A clean, honest and fair elections." This was the birthday wish of Chief Justice Reynato Puno, who turned 69 last Sunday.
Book importers to file case vs RP govt
Philippine book importers were urged to file cases against the government after the Department of Finance (DOF) said it has no plans of withdrawing a five percent duty on all foreign reading materials.
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