According to the PAGASA, the hot and humid weather brought about by the monsoon break will continue to affect Metro Manila for three days. On the other hand an inter-tropical convergence zone is affecting Mindanao, bringing rains and thunderstorms.
National
POEA imposes total deployment ban in Iraq
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has declared a total deployment ban of OFWs in Iraq due to the crisis in the said country.
China turns the table on Phl
China turned the table on the Philippines when it claimed that it was Manila that started the territorial dispute in South China Sea.
Makati gov’t to extend free shuttle rides
Makati City will continue operations of its free shuttle rides to employees working in the city as long as the MRT remains congested.
ASEAN Dengue Summit in the Philippines
The recently concluded ASEAN Dengue Summit held in the Philippines have borne great fruits, with member nations agreeing to help each other in lowering the cases of dengue in the region.
Filipinos involved in drug trafficking in Hong Kong rise to 37
In Hong Kong, Filipinos involved in cases of drug trafficking rose to 37 , with an additional 14 involved in illegal drug possession. Authorities advise OFWs going to Hong Kong to stay away from illegal activities and to examine carefully packages that they are asked to carry.
Price of garlic still high after two weeks
Two weeks have already passed and the price of garlic remains high in Metro Manila, ranging from 280 to 300 pesos a kilo. The Department of Agriculture said that they will investigate the matter and has already deployed 6 metric tons in major markets in Metro Manila.
Monsoon break brings hot and humid weather
According to the PAGASA, a monsoon break will bring hot and humid weather all over the country.
Additional 2 pesos for the price of rice
The price of rice recorded an additional 2 pesos per kilo due to a weak harvest brought about by the heat, according to the NFA.
Bayan Muna representative asks for investigation on rice prices
Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares is asking for an investigation on the abrupt rise of rice prices nationwide.
Filipino language commisssion asks Aquino to review CHED memo
The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino is asking the President to review a memorandum issued by the Commission on Higher Education removing Filipino as a subject in the general education curriculum which could result in the loss of jobs of Filipino teachers.
Construction of Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Philippine Arena, already completed
MANILA, Philippines — The construction work on the Philippine Arena, touted as the world’s largest domed arena with its 55,000 seating capacity, is already complete, said the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s General Auditor Glicerio B. Santos Jr. Santos said only a few landscaping work and other finishing touches are now being done for the “largest theater in the planet” that would be the center of the INC’s Centennial celebrations this July 27. He said everything is […]
