3 held for selling fake filmfest passes
THREE people have been arrested for selling online fake movie passes to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported Sunday.
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Isolated rain showers expected in PH, including Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Monday that it would still be generally fair weather in most parts of the country, including Metro Manila except for isolated downpours due to the northeast monsoon or «amihan» and easterlies.
DOH: 16 firework-related incidents logged before Christmas Day
MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen firework-related injuries were reported in the Philippines during Christmas Eve and Christmas celebrations, the Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday.
Industry group wants SRP on pork
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker and pork industry group official yesterday pushed for the implementation of a suggested retail price (SRP) on pork products amid the high retail prices reaching up to P400 per kilo.
Nearly 125,000 Pinoys to benefit from Taiwan wage hike
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 24) — A new landmark minimum wage law is set to increase pay for almost 125,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) said Sunday.
2 dead, 3 injured as military truck rams into Christmas shoppers in Davao City
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 24) – Two people were killed while three others were injured after a man rammed a military truck into Christmas Eve shoppers at Bangkerohan Market in Davao City Sunday morning.
Experts see falling out of UniTeam as midterm elections draw nearer
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 25) — Two experts said the ruling coalition UniTeam may soon be divided as some of its members push for their own interests with the midterm elections approaching.
Amihan, easterlies to bring rains on Christmas Day
MANILA, Philippines — Fair weather is expected in most of Luzon while parts of Visayas and Mindanao may experience rain showers on Christmas Day, the state weather bureau PAGASA said in its daily forecast.