Next month, the Department of Health will release the template that will be used for the graphic warning which will be used on cigarette packages.
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Impending transport crisis, according to LTO
The Land Transportation Office is urging the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and mayors in greater Manila to comply with its “no apprehension policy”, saying that non-compliance may result in a transportation crisis.
Re-election for President Aquino impossible, according to allies in Congress
House Speaker Sonny Belmonte said that it is impossible for President Aquino to be re-elected in 2016 because of constitutional restraints.
Gun registration under PNP ends today
The Philippine National Police reminds the public that the gun registration they are conducting will end today.
National debt balloons next year
The national debt that every Filipino shoulders will rise by 2015. At the end of 2014, the debt shouldered by every Filipino is estimated at Php 59, 121, next year this will rise to Php 64, 000.
Businessmen: emergency powers needed to address power crisis
A group of businessmen is supporting calls for the Congress to grant emergency powers to President Aquino to address the feared power crisis in the country.
SC decision on DAP will be rendered useless once congress redefines savings – Abad
Budget Secretary Butch Abad said that Supreme Court’s decision disallowing the declaration of savings at the end of the year will be rendered useless once Congress re-defines what “savings” is.
Palace presents P2.6T budget for 2015
Malacañang submitted its proposed 2.6 trillion pesos national budget to the House of Representatives.
Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada may run for president
It is possible that Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada may run for president in 2016 if Vice-President Jejomar Binay runs for president under the Liberal Party.
Price of well milled rice continues to climb
According to the National Statistics Office, the price of well-milled rice continues to climb despite government efforts to curtail it.
Philippines stop sending OFWs to West Africa
Due to Ebola outbreak, the Philippines has stopped sending overseas Filipino workers to West Africa to prevent the spread of said virus in the country. Negative pressure isolation rooms have also been prepared to quarantine those who are deemed Ebola virus carriers.
Typhoon on its way to Japan
Typhoon “Jose” moves towards southern Japan while maintaining its strength. Although the typhoon has no effect on the country, it is strengthening the prevailing “habagat” weather system, bringing rains all over the country.
