Oil prices to increase by May 5 | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Diesel, gasoline prices to rise after rollbacks 

Oil prices are expected to rise again starting Tuesday, May 5, after three straight weeks of diesel price rollbacks. 

• House panel approves report finalizing Sara Duterte impeachment case 

The House justice committee approves the report containing the resolution stipulating the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte.

• SC voids ex-overall deputy ombudsman Carandang’s Duterte-time dismissal 

The Supreme Court voids a Duterte-era Malacanang order that dismissed Arthur Carandang from his post as the Overall Deputy Ombudsman.

• Heavy Mayon ashfall affects thousands in Albay 

Thousands of residents in Albay are affected by the recent Mayon Volcano ashfall Saturday, May 2.

• Taiwan president defiant as Eswatini trip begins; China calls him a ‘rat’ 

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te visits Eswatini, a small country in Southern Africa, to the dismay of Beijing. – Rappler.com