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Daily Tribune

October 2026

Pump prices split as gasoline rises, diesel falls

AbaddOE Oil Industry Management Bureau Director
Despite the fact that supply remains tight and we are still seeing slight increases in kerosene and gasoline prices, the decrease in diesel prices is a significant development,
AbaddOE Oil Industry Management Bureau Director
In summary, we expect these developments to ease the global diesel shortage. In the coming weeks, if these planned releases materialize, we expect the pressure on diesel prices to ease,
AbaddOE Oil Industry Management Bureau Director
The agreement provides for an immediate release of around 2.25 million barrels, and we will see its effects this month. Another 3.75 million barrels will be released by November, followed by 7.5 million barrels after November,
There is also a possibility of additional diesel releases from Russia, depending on the absorptive capacity of US refineries. The United States will not be competing as much in the global market, and neither will the G7 countries,
On October 2, G7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel. This was immediately followed by an agreement between the United States and Russia on October 12, which provided substantial temporary easing measures on Russian oil,

PDEA probes Davao drug ring link to Laos shabu bust

He (Boyet) already left the country bound to Hong Kong two days ago,
Walang epekto dahil di umabot dito sa Pilipinas. At kahit (naman) umabot, hindi yan makakarating (sa mga streets natin),
So It's not right to say...Natatawa nga kami sa lumabas (statement from a high official) na ano (daw ba) ang ginagawa ng Pilipinas sa problems sa droga,

More top developers to join Expanded 4PH housing program

This is a game-changer for the government’s housing program. Private sector confidence continues to grow, particularly with the participation of some of the country’s leading and most respected developers,
This means more projects and more choices and options for our fellow Filipinos,
We see this growing private sector confidence as a positive vote of support for the sustainability of the Expanded 4PH Program. The private sector’s trust in the government is crucial to the success of our programs,
With the entry of these major developers, we are confident that we can offer homebuyers quality housing in good locations that will benefit them,
We will intensify efforts to expand the government’s housing program, in accordance with President Marcos’ directive,

Zambales, Bataan fishers question VP Sara's silence on WPS

For us, the impeachment trial of the vice president is not only about unexplained and ill-gotten wealth. It is about our livelihood, safety, and the country’s sovereignty. We face danger at sea, and we deserve leaders who will fight for us, not multimillionaire traitors,
Bawat bangkang itinataboy, bawat mangingisdang tinatakot, at bawat araw na hindi kami makapangisda ay kabuhayang nawawala at pamilyang nagugutom. Habang kami ang nagdurusa sa panggigipit ng China, karapatan naming malaman kung saan nakatayo ang ating mga pinuno,
Madam VP Sara, kaya po ba tahimik kayo sa gitna ng karahasan at kalupitan na sinasapit namin sa West Philippine Sea sa kamay ng Tsina ay dahil nabayaran ng milyones ang inyong katahimikan?"
Habang kami ay hinaharass, tinatakot, pinagnanakawan ng huling isda at itinataboy ng mga barko ng China sa sarili naming karagatan, ang Bise Presidente at ang kanyang asawa ay diumano tumanggap ng milyon-milyon mula sa China. Hindi ba isa itong katrayduran? Hindi dapat ipaliwanag ito sa taumbayan
Ang West Philippine Sea ay atin. Hindi dapat ang milyones ng Tsina ang manaig sa karapatan ng mga mangingisdang Pilipino na mangisda nang malaya at ligtas sa sarili nilang karagatan,
For us, the impeachment trial of the Vice President is not only about unexplained and ill-gotten wealth. This is about our livelihood, our safety, and our country's sovereignty. We face the risks at sea, and we deserve leaders who will stand up for us, not multimillionaire traitors,

Duterte Faces Tough Legal Battle

If subject for cross-examination na maaaring ang mga sasabihin at itatanong sa kanya para basagin ang kanyang testimonyo kung may personal knowledge siya sa mga information na ito,
At the end of the day, ite-test po natin ang kanilang clashing claim or narrative basis sa mga lumalabas na ebidensya para maging objective po tayo. Susundan natin ang proseso sa korte,
Maaaring pwedeng gawin defense ng defense panel ay paliitin ang amounts by scrutinizing every document, every amount,

Filipinos in Panama Safe After 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake

There are over 1,000 Filipinos in Panama, based on the DFA’s 2020 data

Barbers Questions VP Sara Duterte's Silence on WPS

The allegations emerged during the impeachment proceedings involving Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth from 2007 to 2025

It is a big disservice to the Filipino people that when you were campaigning you swore to protect the country and the public’s interest. Now the public are asking, why has there been no statement coming from the Vice President?”
[Duterte] hasn’t even given any statement to challenge the aggressiveness of China,

Marcos Confirms DICT Chief Aguda's Resignation Amid 'Ghost

As Secretary of DICT, I serve at the pleasure of the President, and I fully recognize and respect the President’s prerogative in matters concerning his Cabinet and his administration,

Manases Carpio Defends Personal Credit Card Expenses

These were personal expenditures made with my own money for specific purposes. They should not be misrepresented as expenses of Vice President Sara Duterte or linked to her official functions,
We are now treading on dangerous grounds where your personal credit card expenses can be made public or disclosed by questionable subpoenas and will be used as propaganda or throw shade at your character and integrity,

Senator Padilla Warns of Minority Boycott Amid Constitution

But we won't be offended by that because, to be honest, we're just a small minority from the start. They were the only ones who moved to us. We're not expecting them to be loyal all the way. That's how it is in the Senate,
There's no such discussion [to skip impeachment in the minority], but it may come to that soon,
We, the pro-Constitution, believe that we should obey the Constitution…We don't want it to get bent. If the bending of the law doesn’t stop, we might really reach a point where we will no longer attend,

Family Appeals for Help as Daughter Battles Leukemia

The family is now raising funds for chemotherapy and a possible bone marrow transplant, which they hope will give Gia a chance at recovery

Napakasakit nang mawala ang aming bunso sa cancer na lymphoma noong 2020. Subalit sinubok uli kami ng panahon at pagkakataon nang ma-diagnose ang aming panganay sa sakit na leukemia noong 2023,
Sana po ay matulungan ninyo kami na madugtungan ang buhay ng nag iisa na naming anak,

Marcos: Ayungin incident may affect ASEAN-China COC talks

And we have to give them a snappy salute for the good work. But it is unfortunate that this happened and it seems to indicate a new phase in escalation in the actions that are being undertaken in the West Philippine Sea,
So, it's really a sticky problem and we're hoping our allies are in the region around the West Philippine Sea who have always supported our international law-based position, will help us in this regard and they are. We are receiving assistance from many, many countries in many different ways. Some of which are new. That we never had these kind of engagements before but it's happening. It's happening now,