Manila Bulletin – Industry players fear nationwide fuel shortage is coming

Published Mar 15, 2026 06:00 pm A gas station in Jaro, Iloilo City, displays “sold out” sign on its pump last March 10. The fuel depletion comes as the country faces a historic energy crisis, with industry experts warning that domestic supplies may only last until late April due to escalating conflict in the Middle East … Read more

Aitutaki with Kids: Lagoon Cruise & Family Fun in the Cook Islands

Archyde Aitutaki, a jewel in the Cook Islands, offers a remarkable escape for families seeking sun, sand and unforgettable experiences. Beyond the postcard-perfect beaches and turquoise waters lies a lagoon teeming with life and adventure, easily accessible through day tours from Rarotonga. A recent journey revealed a seamless blend of relaxation, exploration, and cultural immersion, … Read more

Artificial intelligence: We’re AI-illiterate, and our economic growth is at stake – Mark Laurence

Right now, there is a growing gap between what AI can do and what New Zealand businesses are using it for. Compared to many advanced economies, we remain largely AI-illiterate. The good news? New Zealand is small, agile, educated and economically advanced. We can close that gap, but only if we move now, before it … Read more

Why Christopher Luxon is betting on the Indo-Pacific over Trump’s Gaza offer – Fran O’Sullivan

Labour’s Chris Hipkins and former leader Phil Goff have been merciless with their attacks over an initial “failure” by government ministers to call out Trump directly after he cast a slur on Nato troops’ performance in Afghanistan. And if Luxon had joined the Gazan board it would likely have become highly charged, with the keffiyeh-wearing … Read more

Suspected glanders is melioidosis – DOH

THE Department of Agriculture (DA), through its Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), is closely coordinating with the Department of Health (DOH) following the confirmation of melioidosis cases in humans, initially diagnosed as glanders disease, in Siquijor. The zoonotic disease caused by the environmental bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei is rare but potentially deadly, the DOH said. Melioidosis … Read more

Mike Vellucci is a World Champion, and it’s officially “Penguins name a coach” week

It’s been almost a month since the Penguins moved on from Mike Sullivan on April 28th. Kyle Dubas recently said he planned to name a new head coach by June 1st, which believe it or not the start of June is just a few days away on Sunday. That should mean finalization on figuring out … Read more

Indonesia’s troubled shark trade is running out of prey

At a pier thrusting into the Indian Ocean from a fishing village in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province, local fishermen are unloading catches for sale in one of Southeast Asia’s largest shark food markets. Working quickly, they cut the fins from the sharks’ bodies; most of the meat is smoked and sold in local markets, … Read more

Tokyo Food Tour: Worth It?

Archyde Tokyo Food Tour: A Culinary Deep Dive Beyond Sushi and Ramen TOKYO – For Americans seeking a truly immersive travel experience, a guided food tour of Tokyo offers a tantalizing journey beyond the familiar staples of sushi and ramen. It’s a chance to engage all five senses, navigate the nuances of Japanese etiquette, and … Read more