LIST: Schools shifting online due to October 16 transport strike
MANILA, Philippines – Due to the nationwide transport strike scheduled on Monday, October 16, some schools in Metro Manila announced that they will be shifting to online classes.
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Mixed pump price adjustments seen next week
MANILA, Philippines — Oil companies are expected to implement a mixed movement in pump prices next week, with gasoline prices seen going up while diesel could have a price rollback.
With LPA dissipating, fair weather expected in PH
WITH the low pressure area (LPA) off Palawan dissipating in 24 hours, the country is expected to experience generally fair weather for the next three days, the state-run weather agency said on Friday.
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattles Batangas
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake took place on Friday morning in Batangas province, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
UK defense official in PH to discuss maritime security, reaffirm ties
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 12) — The United Kingdom's Minister of State for Defence Baroness Annabel Goldie is in the country in a bid to further strengthen ties with the Philippines.
Grade 5 student death not linked to slapping – PNP
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 12) — The 14-year-old Antipolo student slapped by his teacher died of a rare congenital condition and not because of physical harm, the Philippine National Police (PNP) autopsy report said.
Padel takes root in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines – Officials are eyeing to bring the sport of padel to other provinces in the next few months.