Shipping group seeks removal of RoRo terminal fees to cut logistics costs

Inquirer.net - Oct 24, 2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An organization of domestic shipping operators is urging the Marcos administration to scrap the roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) terminal fees to reduce huge transportation costs. The group also believes removing the terminal fees will help ease the burden of rising prices on businesses and consumers. The Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) made

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Typhoon Rosal exits PAR on Saturday morning (October 24)

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Typhoon Rosal exits PAR on Saturday morning (October 24)

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal, internationally named “Champi,” exited the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Saturday morning, October 24. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) gave this report. It said that Rosal was monitored 525 kilometers (km) north northeast of Itbayat, Batanes outside the PAR as of 10 a.m. It carries

Student killed, 2 wounded in gun attack after Agusan del Sur concert

Oct 24, 2026

Student killed, 2 wounded in gun attack after Agusan del Sur concert

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A 15-year-old student was killed while two others, including a 13-year-old boy, were wounded after an unidentified gunman opened fire in Talacogon town. This occurred as the victims were walking home from a municipal-sponsored concert early Saturday, Oct. 24. A report from the Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office

LIST: Cancelled ferry trips Saturday (Oct. 24) due to Typhoon Rosal

Oct 24, 2026

LIST: Cancelled ferry trips Saturday (Oct. 24) due to Typhoon Rosal

MANILA, Philippines — Several ferry trips bound for Batangas and other provinces in the Southern Tagalog region were cancelled on Saturday morning, October 24, due to Typhoon Rosal, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said. In its 8 a.m. advisory, the PPA listed the following Port Management Office (PMO) with cancelled trips: Batangas PMO Mindoro PMO

Baguio cops arrest city’s 4th most wanted person

Oct 24, 2026

Baguio cops arrest city’s 4th most wanted person

BAGUIO CITY—Police arrested the pines city’s No. 4 most wanted person during an operation in Barangay Andres Bonifacio. In a report Thursday (Oct. 22), the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) said the 46-year-old man was nabbed by the Tracker Team of Police Station 7. The apprehension was done by virtue of a warrant of arrest

House prosecution submitted formal offer of evidence vs Sara Duterte - Barbers

Oct 24, 2026

House prosecution submitted formal offer of evidence vs Sara Duterte - Barbers

The House prosecution panel on Saturday confirmed that it had filed its formal offer of evidence in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, days before the October 23 deadline.

Typhoon Rosal exits PAR; ITCZ bringing scattered rain

Oct 24, 2026

Typhoon Rosal exits PAR; ITCZ bringing scattered rain

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Lacson to investigate P5M allocation fund allegedly offered by Tesda

Oct 24, 2026

Lacson to investigate P5M allocation fund allegedly offered by Tesda

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Saturday revealed that he “unequivocally” turned down a P5-million worth of allocation fund allegedly offered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda). Lacson said that he will seek an explanation on the matter when the Senate debates on Tesda’s proposed budget for 2027 in the

Senate minority calls for dialogue after P50-M bounty on Bato

Oct 24, 2026

Senate minority calls for dialogue after P50-M bounty on Bato

Senators from the minority bloc on Saturday urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and concerned agencies to negotiate with the legal team of Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa for a “peaceful resolution” amid efforts to bring him before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Indonesia cuts gas to Singapore amid Borneo, Sumatra wildfire haze

Oct 24, 2026

Indonesia cuts gas to Singapore amid Borneo, Sumatra wildfire haze

Indonesia cut exports of natural gas to Singapore on Saturday to prioritise domestic demand, an official said, with the two countries at loggerheads over regional air pollution emanating from wildfires on the vast archipelago. The head of SKK Migas, a state agency supervising the oil and gas sector, said Indonesia would cut a total of 31 million standard cubic feet per day from its supply to Singapore. Fifteen million standard cubic feet per day was being cut from Natuna in Indonesia’s Riau...

Philip Lustre Jr. arrest a ‘sad day for journalism in the Philippines’ – lawyer

Oct 24, 2026

Philip Lustre Jr. arrest a ‘sad day for journalism in the Philippines’ – lawyer

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3 fishermen rescued after boat partially sinks off Palawan island

Oct 24, 2026

3 fishermen rescued after boat partially sinks off Palawan island

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Three fishermen were rescued after their fishing boat partially submerged off Wedge Island in San Vicente, Palawan, on Friday, Oct. 23, the Philippine Coast Guard said. The Coast Guard Station North Central Palawan, through its Coast Guard Sub-Station San Vicente, responded to the maritime incident with the San Vicente Municipal

Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield operating at 400 kilometers per hour after week of throttling

Oct 24, 2026

Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield operating at 400 kilometers per hour after week of throttling

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