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LPA lingers over the country
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A Low Pressure Area (LPA) continues to hover over the country, bringing a brief lull from the summer heat. As of 8 p.m. Tuesday (March 20), the LPA was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 70 kilometers north of Dumaguete City. According to weather officials, this weather system…
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50-centavo fare hike approved
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has approved a provisional 50-centavo increase in jeepney fares to help drivers and operators cope with rising oil prices. From the current PhP8, the minimum fare for jeepney would now be adjusted to PhP8.50. The new fare would take effect Wednesday (March…
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Caloocan fire chief sacked over Gotesco blaze
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A protracted fire has engulfed the Ever Gotesco Grand Central Mall in Caloocan City, lasting for more than three days. The fire started at 10:45 p.m. last Friday (March 16), continuing up to more than 80 hours. It was finally extinguished at 7:25 Tuesday (March 20). Interior and Local Government…
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5.9-magnitude hits Surigao
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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook the province of Surigao Friday (March 16). According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the tremor happened at 3:58 p.m. with the epicenter at 2 kilometers southwest off Dinagat Island. Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the tremor at magnitude…
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Gov’t says E-VAT on oil stays
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Despite calls to bring down the expanded value added tax (EVAT) on oil to 10 percent to help ease the burden of the Filipino people, Malacañang said that the tax on oil will remain at its current state of 12 percent. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that the income generated…
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Number coding in effect despite transport strike
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The Metro Manila Development Authority has announced that the Number Coding scheme will be in effect today (March 15) despite the planned nationwide transport strike against soaring petroleum prices. The MMDA also announced that it is going to deploy free transportation for the public if needed. The Armed Forces of…
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Clash with rebels kills Army exec
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Suspected New People’s Army rebels engaged government forces in a firefight in Negros Occidental, killing an Army officer last Tuesday (March 6). Reports said that 2nd Lt. Jose Angelo Esguerra of the 47th Infantry Battalion was brought to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Capt. Reylan Java, spokesperson…
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NPA encounter kills 1 soldier, injures 10 others
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Communist rebels detonated two landmines while a military vehicle was passing by in Barangay Nago-ocan in Katubig, Northern Samar, killing one soldier and injuring 10 others last Tuesday (March 13). Reports said the rebels detonated a roadside bomb while the vehicle of the troops from the 34th Infantry Battalion passed…
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