INQToday: Ombudsman says plunder raps vs Escudero, Romualdez to be filed in May

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:

Ombudsman says plunder raps vs Escudero, Romualdez to be filed in May

The Office of the Ombudsman says they are preparing plunder charges against Sen. Chiz Escudero and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez related to the flood control scandal, which is expected to be filed within May. 

House to Ombudsman: Appear in panel hearing of VP Duterte impeachment

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla is being directed by the House of Representatives to attend the next hearing of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment, as well as to bring her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).

Marcos to decide on fuel excise tax after April 7 DBCC meeting

President Bongbong Marcos may decide on April 7, Tuesday, the earliest if he will cut or totally suspend the excise taxes on petroleum products as part of the government’s response to address the soaring prices of fuel.

OIL PRICES: Shell to hike diesel by up to P19.80/liter on April 7

Motorists will have to brace for another round of hefty hikes of oil prices, with one major firm announcing a nearly P20 per liter increase for diesel starting Tuesday, April 7.

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Cebu

Phivolcs says a magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook Cebu on Monday afternoon, April 6.