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MRT-3 trains are running at a reduced speed of 10 kilometers per hour between Ayala and Magallanes stations southbound due to a dangling wire on the overhead catenary system, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Saturday. | @bworldph
The MRT-3 technical team is addressing the issue, while the power supply remains normal. Passengers are advised to expect possible delays as corrective measures are underway.
As of 4 p.m., 14 train sets are operating on the mainline. |@bworldph
The minimum wage for workers in the CALABARZON region will increase by up to P45, effective Oct. 26, 2026, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. | @bworldph
📸: DOLE
The wage hike, approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB 4A), is equivalent to an additional P1,170 per month. | @bworldph
Fuel prices are expected to move in opposite directions next week, with gasoline prices projected to increase by ₱2 to ₱2.20 per liter and diesel prices expected to decline by ₱1.80 to ₱2 per liter starting Oct. 13, according to the DOE Oil Industry Management Bureau.
READ: The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) are seeking funds to acquire additional LRT-2 trainsets as commuters continue to struggle with overcrowded stations and long queues due to a shortage of trains. | @bworldph
📸: DOTr
With new trains expected to arrive in three years or more, the DOTr is exploring alternative measures to ease congestion and improve passenger service while awaiting delivery. | @bworldph
LOOK: PNB now supports Apple Pay
Philippine National Bank (PNB) is now available on Apple Pay, allowing eligible cardholders to use their PNB cards for contactless payments through compatible Apple devices.
The bank has yet to specify which cards are supported. | @bworldph
Bongga Ka ‘Day: The Annie Batungbakal Musical is now on its 3rd week, drawing many theatergoers at the Newport Performing Arts Theater for its lively performances.
Audiences can also snap photos at the photowall and shop official merchandise available at the venue. |@bworldph
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has warned retailers against hoarding and price gouging on bottled water, plastic drums, and other water containers ahead of a potential Super El Niño. | @bworldph
“Businesses and sellers are reminded to act responsibly and refrain from taking advantage of the situation through unjustified price increases,” the DTI said. Those found violating fair trade laws face administrative fines and criminal charges. | @bworldph
Consumers are encouraged to report illegal price increases or inventory hoarding to the DTI consumer care hotline. | @bworldph
Calls to suspend or remove excise taxes on fuel products have resurfaced as global oil prices remain elevated.
Sen. Bam Aquino renewed the call, citing the impact of higher fuel costs on prices of basic goods and the earnings of businesses, | @bworldph
public transport drivers, and delivery riders.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude averaged nearly $100 per barrel in September 2026, up from about $80 per barrel in July and August. Prices reached a peak of $107 per barrel on Sept. 15. | @bworldph
Meanwhile, the suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene remains in effect following approval by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. | @bworldph
#WeatherUpdate | Typhoon Choi-Wan remains outside PAR
Typhoon Choi-Wan, formerly monitored as LPA 09h, is located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) as of 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to PAGASA. | @bworldph
📸: DOST- PAGASA
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward waters off its eastern coast near South Korea and Japan on Saturday, October 3, marking Pyongyang’s latest missile test this year. | @bworldph
South Korea’s military said the missile was launched from the Wonsan area at around 6:30 a.m. and traveled more than 700 kilometers. | @bworldph
The launch came a day after North Korea denied South Korea’s allegations that its soldiers were injured by North Korean landmines.
Seoul and Washington are analyzing the launch to determine further details. |@bworldph