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INQToday: Marcos trust rating inches up; Duterte performance dips slightly

/ 07:25 PM April 20, 2026

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

Diesel prices to drop by nearly P25/liter on April 21

Starting April 21, motorists will see another jumbo, double-digit rollback for diesel of nearly P25 a liter.

Marcos trust rating inches up; Duterte performance dips slightly

An Octa Research survey shows President Bongbong Marcos moderately regained his trust and performance ratings in the first quarter of 2026, while Vice President Sara Duterte’s performance score showed a slight decline.

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P10 jeepney fare hike petition filed

Transport group Piston is asking the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board for a P10 jeepney fare increase to address the sustained economic losses of drivers and operators due to the high cost of fuel.

China warns PH, US, Japan vs ‘playing with fire’ over joint drills

Beijing warns the United States, Japan and the Philippines against “playing with fire” on Monday, April 20, after thousands of troops from the three countries began annual joint military exercises.

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