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Diesel jumps double digits as April fuel hike loomsFuel prices climb again as Iran conflict chokes supply200,000 jobs pledged as Mideast crisis displaces OFWsOil tankers pass Hormuz, but pump prices still climbIran opens Hormuz to PH ships as 244 OFWs come homeChurch tells priests: rest your mind, not just your soulDiesel jumps double digits as April fuel hike loomsFuel prices climb again as Iran conflict chokes supply200,000 jobs pledged as Mideast crisis displaces OFWsOil tankers pass Hormuz, but pump prices still climbIran opens Hormuz to PH ships as 244 OFWs come homeChurch tells priests: rest your mind, not just your soul
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Diesel jumps double digits as April fuel hike looms

Quick Take Oil companies will raise diesel prices by double digits and gasoline prices significantly starting April 7, 2026, prompting motorists in Bukidnon and elsewhere…

By BantayDaily Editorial Apr 7, 2026 5 min read

Church tells priests: rest your mind, not just your soul

Quick Take Cardinal Advincula urged priests to prioritize mental health this Maundy Thursday, while the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines called…

Iran clears path for PH ships through Hormuz Strait

Quick Take Iran has granted safe passage for Philippine-flagged vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Middle East tensions. The…

Girl writes Marcos about abuse, gets DSWD help immediately

Quick Take An 11-year-old girl from Tinambac, Camarines Sur, living at the Redeemer Homeless Mission, wrote directly to President Marcos about the…

The Filipino Running Era: Why Everyone You Know Is Lacing Up

From casual 5Ks to full marathons, running has quietly become the defining hobby of a generation of Filipinos — and the trends…

Pag-IBIG MP2 vs Regular Savings: Which Earns More in 2026?

Most Filipinos are quietly leaving money on the table every single month — and they don’t even know it. I have a…

How to Apply for a TIN Number in the Philippines (2026)

First job, freelance gig, or small business — here’s exactly what form to fill out and where to go. I remember being…

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Why We Collect Courses We Never Finish

You have twelve browser tabs open right now. Three are YouTube tutorials you swore you’d finish this weekend. One is a Udemy…

Why We Never Visit the Places Near Us

You’ve scrolled past another reel of Siargao’s Cloud 9. Saved another post about Batanes. Added Sagada to your “someday” list for the…

Why We Stay Silent When Family Hurts Us Most

Your Tita posts another passive-aggressive comment on your Facebook status about your life choices. Your brother hasn’t paid back the ₱15,000 he…

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