QUEZON City, Philippines, July 14 (Eagle News) — Oil companies implemented a rollback on the price of petroleum products averaging Php 1.50. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/U5guddXjI20
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Price of poultry products increases
MANILA, Philippines, July 14 (Eagle News) — With the “habagat” affecting the delivery of poultry products, the price of said products recorded an increase, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/u5vknpjsTI4
Palace cannot lightly use lump sum appropriation budget
MANILA, Philippines – According to Senator Francis Escudero, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, the lump sum appropriation provision on the 2015 budget cannot be lightly used by the Palace. The senator added that the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) must first submit an itemized listing on how the money would be used to the Senate and the Commission on Audit (COA). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/7v4IMOwUjJc
Nangka will not enter PAR
QUEZON City, Philippines, July 14 (Eagle News) — According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the storm with the international name “Nangka” will not enter the Philippine area of responsibility but said storm will strengthen the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, bringing rains to the country. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/2qmEqYFtyts
Arbitral Tribunal in The Hague concludes hearing on Philippines’ jurisdiction case
MANILA, Philippines, July 14 — The Arbitral Tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has concluded its hearing on the jurisdiction and admissibility of the Philippines’ case against China, a Malacañang official said. “Today, the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague, Netherlands concluded the hearing on jurisdiction and admissibility of the Philippines’ claims against China,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a news bulletin issued on Tuesday. “The Arbitral Tribunal […]
Espina rallies PNP behind new chief
MANILA, Philippines, July 14 (PNP) — Retiring Police Deputy Director General Leonardo A. Espina, Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) urged the 155,000-strong officers and personnel of the national police force to rally behind the new Chief PNP who will assume command of the PNP upon his retirement on Thursday. For the last time in his active service, Espina attended the traditional Monday flag-raising ceremony at the PNP National Headquarters in Camp Crame […]
DOJ: Government must review SRP policy
MANILA, Philippines, July 14 (DOJ) — In a 16-page report, dated 29 June 2015, prepared by the Department of Justice-Office for Competition (DOJ-OFC), it found that the present Suggested Retail Price (SRP) mechanism as set by various government agencies removes incentives to compete on price. “SRPs are set by various government agencies especially on how retail prices are determined for basic necessities and prime commodities,” said Secretary of Justice Leila M. de Lima. “We have […]
Palace committed to “do everything” to save life of Mary Jane Veloso
MANILA, Philippines, July 14 — Malacañang has reiterated its commitment to help save the life of Mary Jane Veloso. “The government is committed to try to do everything to save Mary Jane Veloso,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda told reporters during a press briefing at the Palace on Monday. “There’s a case filed against her (illegal) recruiters, so we hope to inform, or perhaps the Indonesian government has already been informed of the status of the […]
Senate investigates fake rice
MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — The Senate started its investigation regarding fake rice coming from China based on reports of consumers who bought the said fake product in Davao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/f3ZzA4I07ec
Fake rice, full of contaminants
MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — According to the Presidential Assistant on Food Security Francisco Pangilinan, the alleged fake rice in Davao is only an isolated incident in said city and that said fake rice is mixed with contaminants. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
DOJ prepares report regarding Veloso case
MANILA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is going to submit a report to the Attorney-General and Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia regarding the cases filed against the recruiters of Mary Jane Veloso. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/hpb_6oFJkes
DOH announces food poisoning outbreak in Caraga
CARAGA, Philippines, July 13 (Eagle News) — Despite still lacking confirmation regarding the results of the investigation, the Department of Health (DOH) already declared a food poisoning outbreak in the CARAGA region after recording 1,925 cases of poisoning. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
