The Department of Trade and Industry issued a show cause order against four supermarkets in Quezon City due to the high suggested retail price that they implement on holiday products.
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Meralco expects more “Kuryente Load” consumers in 2015
Meralco is expecting an increase in consumers availing of their pre-paid electricity scheme. Known as “Kuryente Load”, said scheme was proven to be cheaper compared to the usual electricity payment scheme.
Family members welcome UN Filipino peacekeepers from Liberia
(Reuters) — More than 100 Philippine peacekeepers arrived at an airbase in Manila on Wednesday (November 12) after staying for almost a year in Liberia. Family members were not allowed contact with the Filipino soldiers and had to watch their arrival in front of monitors set up inside the air force museum, which was around a kilometre away from the peacekeepers. Social workers from the Health Department assisted in debriefing the families with a psycho-social session to help them understand […]
Senate President Franklin Drilon denies involvement in ICC
In his opening statement, Senate President Franklin Drilon denied his involvement in the alleged overpriced Iloilo Convention Center.
President Aquino promotes code of conduct on maritime dispute
In the ASEAN summit in Myanmar, President Aquino once again proposed a code of conduct to resolve the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea.
Filipino peacekeepers arrive from Liberia, 21-day quarantine readied
Filipino peacekeepers arrived from Liberia on Wednesday, and are now being readied for a three-week quarantine in Caballo Island.
Acting Health Secretary ready to step down
Acting Health Secretary Janet Garin said that she is ready to step down if it is proven that she is involved in the PDAF scam.
Update on Senate ICC hearing
Here is Eagle News reporter Juliet Caranguian for an update on the Senate hearing on the allegedly overpriced Iloilo Convention Center.
Senate to start hearing on ICC
The Senate will start its hearing on the allegedly overpriced Iloilo Convention Center, which is the source of the plunder complaint against Senate President Frankln Drilon and others.
Price of electricity will increase again
In addition to the 15 centavo per kilowatt/hour increase last October, another increase in the electric rates looms, especially in areas that are far from the main grid.
DFA to raise Alert Level 3 in West Africa
The Department of Foreign Affairs is planning to raise Alert Level 3 in west Africa due to the Ebola virus. Alert Level 3 means voluntary repatriation of OFWs.
President Aquino says he hopes Congress would attend to pending bills
BEIJING, China, Nov 13 — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he wished the Senate investigation on Vice President Jejomar Binay would conclude soon so legislators could focus on pressing issues. The President said that while he respects the Senate as a co-equal branch of government, legislators also have obligations to the people, aside from conducting such investigations. “Hindi ko maiaalis, siyempre, tulad ninyo iniisip ko rin: Parang may balance in politics at saka ‘yung […]
