Philippine lawmakers are urging decisive action on rising fuel prices, while the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has assured sufficient fuel for April. Commuters in Cebu are struggling with higher fares and fewer public transport options due to the oil price hikes, leading more residents to use public transportation, and the BFAR has extended fuel assistance to 900 fishers in Biliran province. Additionally, Surigao del Sur has implemented travel restrictions and trip consolidation, and the MMDA is proposing a carpooling initiative in Metro Manila, all in response to the ongoing energy emergency.
A Philippine Senate committee chairperson is advocating for a P1,500 monthly aid for minimum wage earners as an alternative to an across-the-board wage hike, citing decreased purchasing power amidst the ongoing crisis.
Rural general practitioners are already facing significant challenges due to rising fuel prices, with some resorting to stocking up on extra medical supplies to mitigate the impact on their services.
A recent study in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province reveals that 13% of its rapidly growing foreign resident population, which has surged 14-fold since 2000, lives in housing not intended for permanent residence.
The Philippine Senate's ad hoc committee has proposed policy responses, including a price cap on petroleum products and fuel rationing, to address the crisis stemming from the Middle East conflict.
BTS's new album 'Arirang' has seen impressive chart success, with 13 of its songs, including 'Swim' at No. 1, debuting on the Billboard Hot 100, while only one track failed to chart.
Tony Leon explores the success of Nathan Kirsh, highlighting what it reveals about the distinction between real investment and mere pledges, drawing a R500 billion lesson.
