Headline News in the Philippines: 2018/11/05-PM

in #life5 years ago

As US oil sanctions against Iran start, Washington grants waivers to major buyers:


The United States re-introduced sanctions against Iranian oil exports on Monday, although it also gave some of its closest allies exemptions that will allow Tehran's biggest customers, mostly in Asia, to still buy crude for now. Current trending headlines…

Lubigan widow says insinuation she had hand in husband's slay 'laughable': unlisted


The widow of Trece Martires Vice Mayor Alexander Lubigan on Monday dismissed insinuations that she has a hand in the killing of her husband as “laughable.”

House bill filed to speed up government procurement process:


House Bill 8539, authored by Quirino Representative Dakila Carlo Cua, aims to amend the Government Procurement Reform Act and introduce express mode and electronic shopping as alternative methods of procurement. Current trending headlines in business, money, …

P25 wage hike in NCR 'unjust,' 'unreasonable' — labor groups: Gaea Katreena Cabico


Labor groups on Monday slammed the P25 salary increase granted to minimum wage earners in Metro Manila, calling it an “injustice” to the working class.

Albayalde: PNP to keep female recruits at 10 percent:


The Philippine National Police (PNP) has thumbed down a proposal to increase the threshold for female recruits at 20 percent, saying that the existing 10 percent limit was enough because women have certain limitations considering that they bear children. Curr…

Japanese firm plans to invest P40-B to expand operations in PH:


MANILA — Japanese electronics firm, Murata Manufacturing, plans to invest PHP40 billion to expand its operations in the country, Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Charito Plaza said Monday. Plaza said Murata targets to construct new m…

Solon seeks cash grants, tax relief to Boracay residents, businesses:


A lawmaker has filed a bill seeking cash grants and tax relief to Boracay residents, workers and businesses in a bid to ease the economic pain brought by the six-month closure of the renowned island.

BI arrests 2 foreign fugitives: Noreen Jazul


The Bureau of Immigration (BI) announced Monday the arrest of a Japanese and a South Korean who are both wanted in their country for economic crimes.

Nograles says House stint will help him in new Malacañang post: https://www.facebook.com/maraalyssabelcepeda


Outgoing Davao City 1st District Representative and incoming Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles says he can use his knowledge of government funds, having served as appropriations committee chair

Some Metro Manila malls adjust operating hours to ease holiday season traffic:


MMDA says this will result in fewer vehicles on these roads by at least 100,000

Government troops, NPA clash in Quezon; one soldier killed:


One Army soldier was killed when members of the 92nd Infantry (TANGLAW-DIWA) Battalion of the Philippine Army clashed with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in General Nakar, Quezon on Sunday. Current top breaking Philippine headlines regarding the na…

Duterte creates Interagency Task Force on Federalism: Noreen Jazul


An interagency task force has been created to increase public awareness about federalism and constitutional reform.

Evangelista Street in Makati now open after gas leak scare: Noreen Jazul


Evangelista Street in Barangay Bangkal, Makati which was closed recently due to a gas leak emanating from the Phoenix Petroleum is now open to vehicular traffic as the Makati Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) District III on Sunday declared that the “lev…

LTFRB reminds jeepney drivers to secure new fare matrix:


The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Monday reminded jeepney drivers to obtain a copy of the new fare matrix so they can legally charge passengers with the minimum fare of P10.   Current trending headlines in business, mone…

Good day steemit community. Current news is one of the important information staple of our time. I've curated some headlines of the Philippines,to simplify the life of fellow steemian who wants to have a glimpse of the current events in the country. We can now have an overview of what's happening around us.

Sort:  

Congratulations @raymondperez! You have completed the following achievement on the Steem blockchain and have been rewarded with new badge(s) :

You published a post every day of the week

Click here to view your Board of Honor
If you no longer want to receive notifications, reply to this comment with the word STOP

To support your work, I also upvoted your post!

Do not miss the last post from @steemitboard:

The new Steemfest³ Award is ready!
Be ready for the next contest!

Support SteemitBoard's project! Vote for its witness and get one more award!

Curated for #informationwar (by @gregorypatrick)

  • Our purpose is to encourage posts discussing Information War, Propaganda, Disinformation and other false narratives. We currently have over 9,500 Steem Power and 40+ people following the curation trail to support our mission.

  • Join our discord and chat with 250+ fellow Informationwar Activists.

  • I have shared this post to our Gab, Twitter, Tumblr and Freedomsocial feeds as well as our reddit!! Join us everywhere Decentralized News lives and start sharing your Steemit posts directly to The IW, via the share button on your Steemit post!!!

  • Connect with fellow Informationwar writers in our Roll Call! InformationWar - Leadership/Contributing Writers/Supporters: Roll Call

  • Check out our live interactive podcasts every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 12am UTC.

Ways you can help the @informationwar

  • Upvote this comment.
  • Delegate Steem Power. 25 SP 50 SP 100 SP
  • Join the curation trail here.
  • Tutorials on all ways to support us and useful resources here

Coin Marketplace

STEEM 0.25
TRX 0.11
JST 0.032
BTC 63706.21
ETH 3073.80
USDT 1.00
SBD 3.76