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Pinoys trickle out of Israel as Trump mulls US’ next move
By Ram Superable and Vito Barcelo against Iran, saying he will first give diplomatic efforts between Tehran and PRESIDENT Donald Trump has Washington a chance. In a press briefing, White House given himself two weeks to decide if Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read he will commit United States forces Next page to backing Israel’s military campaign
VOL. XXXIX • NO. 126 • 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P20 • SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025
Oil price shock up: P5/liter
BSP warns oil risk plus peso depreciation may push inflation over 5% • LTFRB puts on hold P1 jeepney fare hike By Alena Mae S. Flores, Darwin G. Amojelar, Othel Campos and Rio N. Araja
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HE Department of Energy warned domestic pump prices could increase by P5 per liter next week if global oil prices continued to soar as Israel and Iran have been exchanging deadly strikes and apocalyptic warnings for seven days now. DOE Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) director Rodela Romero on Friday said based on the 4-day trading in Mean of Platts Singapore, the benchmark trading of oil importers, gasoline is already poised to increase from P2.50 to P3 per liter, diesel from P4.30 to P4.80 per liter and kerosene from P4.25 to P4.40 per liter.
ON THE RISE. Graph at left shows the expected rise in Dubai crude due to the Iran-Israel war. Photo at right shows pump attendants serving motorists in a gasoline station along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City. Manny Palmero
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President pushes for stronger PH-Japan tourism ties Marcos nixes two-year EDSA rehab, demands quicker fix By Charles Dantes
PRESIDENT Marcos on Friday met with key Japanese tourism stakeholders in a bid to further strengthen the Philippines’ tourism ties with Japan and
boost visitor arrivals, job creation, and economic growth in local communities. The meeting comes as the Philippines aims to restore its tourism sector to pre-pandemic levels, with Japan consistently ranking among the country’s
top sources of foreign visitors. Tourism is a key pillar of the government’s economic strategy, contributing to job generation and inclusive local development. Next page
PUSHING TOURISM TIES.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise AranetaMarcos pose with the staff of the Philippine Pavilion during their visit yesterday at Expo 2025 Osaka. The pavilion featured the country’s first live performance façade—highlighting Filipino creativity and culture to attract visitors, boost economic activity, and create more jobs for Filipinos. Presidential Communications Office
Palace, House buck VP Sara’s trip to Australia By Charles Dantes, Maricel V. Cruz VICE President Sara Duterte appears to have neglected her obligation to the country and the Filipino people, Malacañang said yesterday, as it questioned her frequent overseas trips. In a press conference, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro expressed dismay over Duterte’s “personal” trips
abroad rather than fulfill her duty as the country’s second-highest official. Asked what violation Duterte may have committed in connection with her recent travels abroad, Castro said “ang kanya lang sigurong malalabag ay ang kanyang obligasyon sa taumbayan (The only thing she will probably violate is her obligation to the people).” Next page
By Charles Dantes PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. rejected an original plan that would practically shut down Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) during a two-year rehabilitation period, saying that modern construction technology must
be employed if the government is to go ahead with the project. In his latest podcast, aired Friday, he described the prolonged disruption as “unacceptable” and would inevitably cause “a form of suffering” for the commuting public. Mr. Marcos expressed deep concern over
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PBBM eyes 50% train discount for seniors By Charles Dantes PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants to raise the train fare discount for those aged 60 years old and above from 20 percent to 50 percent, matching the discount rate given to students. Next page
‘SUPERMAN’ AT SM MOA. The creative team and stars of ‘Superman’ (from left
to right) David Corenswet (Clark Kent/Superman), Director James Gunn, DC Studios Co-chairman & Co-CEO Peter Safran, and Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane) strike a pose at the iconic SM Mall of Asia Globe. Manila is the first stop of the ‘Superman’ world tour. ‘Superman’ is set to premiere in cinemas nationwide starting July 9, with tickets now available for purchase at SM Cinema.