MANILA (November 8) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has enforced a 60-day automatic price freeze on all basic commodities nationwide following the declaration of a state of national calamity due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi). In a statement on Friday, the DTI said the price freeze will remain in effect unless lifted by President Ferdinand … [Read more...] about DTI imposes 60-day price freeze nationwide after Typhoon Tino
Oil prices expected to rise again next week
MANILA (November 8) — Fuel prices are expected to go up next week amid lingering global supply issues, according to Jetti Petroleum president Leo Bellas. Bellas said diesel prices may increase by ₱0.50 to ₱0.70 per liter, while gasoline could either rise or drop slightly by ₱0.10 per liter. He explained that although crude oil prices have eased due to weaker demand and … [Read more...] about Oil prices expected to rise again next week
DILG orders LGUs to complete evacuation ahead of potential Super Typhoon Uwan
MANILA (November 8) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday urged all local government units (LGUs) to complete preemptive or mandatory evacuations in high-risk areas by Sunday, ahead of the possible landfall of Tropical Cyclone Fung-wong (to be named Uwan). “Early evacuation saves lives,” the agency said, reminding local chief executives to … [Read more...] about DILG orders LGUs to complete evacuation ahead of potential Super Typhoon Uwan
Navy seizes ₱43.5M in smuggled cigarettes off Davao del Sur
DAVAO CITY (November 7) — The Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) intercepted a Jungkong-type watercraft loaded with ₱43.5 million worth of smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes off the coast of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, on November 5. Acting on a tip from a concerned citizen, the Naval Task Force 71 deployed a SEAL Team from the Naval Special Warfare Unit 7 and patrol boat … [Read more...] about Navy seizes ₱43.5M in smuggled cigarettes off Davao del Sur
ICI to review contract of damaged flood control project in Davao
DAVAO CITY (November 7) — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is set to review the contract of the Matina Gravahan flood control dike after a joint inspection with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) found structural damage less than two years after the project’s completion. ICI Special Adviser Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said the project’s early … [Read more...] about ICI to review contract of damaged flood control project in Davao
