Fuel Prices to Rise Early September
Motorists should prepare for higher fuel costs in the first week of September as fuel prices are expected to increase for the third consecutive week. The rising fuel prices will affect gasoline and diesel, impacting daily commutes and transportation expenses nationwide.
According to public advisories, the price of diesel may increase by 80 centavos to P1 per liter, while gasoline prices could climb by 40 to 60 centavos per liter. Officials reported these adjustments will likely take effect early September, signaling a continued trend of rising fuel costs.
Comelec Upholds Duterte Youth Party-list Cancellation
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has confirmed the cancellation of the Duterte Youth party-list registration. In a Friday resolution, the Comelec en banc voted 5-1-1 to dismiss the party-list’s motion for reconsideration, effectively upholding the original ruling.
Community members noted that this decision finalizes the Comelec’s stance on the party-list’s disqualification, setting a significant precedent for future party-list registrations.
DPWH Engineer Posts Bail After Bribery Allegations
Abelardo Calalo, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer in Batangas, has posted bail following allegations of attempting to bribe Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Leviste. Local authorities confirmed that Calalo posted bail at 1:00 p.m. last Thursday.
Police officials reported that investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as the case develops. The incident has drawn public attention to corruption concerns within government agencies.
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