Cebu State Media

READ: The Philippine government has ordered the immediate arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, as authorities confirm they will enforce the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant “without delay.”

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said the fugitive senator will be apprehended “whether he likes it or not,” following the Supreme Court’s decision rejecting his petition to block arrest proceedings.

Justice officials confirmed that law enforcement agencies have been given the green light to track down the former police chief, who is facing allegations tied to the Duterte administration’s controversial anti-drug campaign.

Authorities say they are actively pursuing leads on his whereabouts, while warning that anyone assisting his evasion may face legal consequences.

Officials reiterated that the operation will be carried out strictly “within the bounds of the law” and with full respect for due process.

📌 Developing story. Further updates expected as the manhunt continues.

Source: Reuters

FUEL PRICE UPDATE | Motorists nationwide are set to face another round of fuel price hikes beginning Tuesday, May 19, as diesel prices increase by ₱2.82 per liter, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

Gasoline prices will also rise by ₱1.21 per liter across all grades, while kerosene will see a rollback of ₱2.21 per liter.

The DOE said the country still has around 45 days’ worth of oil supply, assuring the public that fuel availability remains stable despite the latest price adjustments.

The sharp diesel increase is expected to impact public transportation, logistics, and various industries that rely heavily on fuel operations.

READ: Consumers and residents in select areas in Metro Cebu might need to brace for rotational brownouts on Wednesday, May 14.

Power distributor Visayan Electric announced they will implement rotational brownouts in several locations after the Visayas grid had been placed under red alert status.

Power interruptions will be expected in portions of Cebu City, Naga City, Mandaue City, and San Fernando, Visayan Electric stated in an advisory.

From 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., supply of electricity will be suspended in portions of Cebu City and Mandaue City.

The rotational brownouts out will cover Barangays Banilad, Carreta, the Cebu Business Park, Hipodromo, Kalubihan, Kasambagan, Labangon, Mabolo, Punta Princesa, Sambag 1, San Antonio, San Jose, San Roque, Subangdaku, Tipolo, and Tisa.

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Visayan Electric has also implemented rotational brownouts in the following areas: Tinaan, Bairan, Balud, Banilad, Bugho, Cabungahan, Camputhaw, Cebu Business Park, Central Poblacion, Colon, East Poblacion, Greenhills, Inoburan, Jaguimit, Kasambagan, Lahug, Langtad, Lantawan, Lutac, Luz, Mabolo, Mainit, North Poblacion, Panadtaran, Patag, Pitalo, Sangat, South Poblacion, Subangdaku, Tangke, Tipolo, Tonggo, & West Poblacion.

“We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding,” the utility firm added.

The NGCP on Wednesday issued red alert in the Visayas and Luzon grids, which means insufficient energy supply to address demand, which could lead rotational brownouts.

Source: CDN