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Fuel crisis closes 425 gas stations nationwide
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A total of 425 out of 14,485 gas stations nationwide were temporarily closed as of March 27 due to the fuel crisis triggered by the Iran war, according to the Philippine National Police. The Cordillera Administrative Region recorded the highest number at 79, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency.
In an opinion piece, Stephen B. Acabado examines how 'traditional' weddings in the Philippines' Cordillera region often incorporate Indigenous practices without proper context or community involvement. The article draws parallels to colonial-era cultural displays and advocates for accountability to communities over mere superficial authenticity.