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Petron, Pilipinas Shell hike pump prices
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Oil refiners Petron Corp. and Pilipinas Shell
both announced at the start of the weekend an increase in the price
of their gasoline, diesel and kerosene products by P0.50 per liter.
Prior to the oil firms’ price hike, gasoline
prices were averaging at about P 44.96 per liter, while diesel was
averaging at P 37.94 per liter.
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NFA to enforce crackdown on rice ‘diversion’
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The National Food Authority (NFA) has
intensified market monitoring operations in Metro Manila and in the
provinces, especially in calamity-stricken areas.
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Cebu prelate hits Erap’s plan to run in 2010
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A RANKING official of the Catholic Church on
Saturday “criticized” former President Joseph “Erap”
Estrada’s alleged intent to join the political fray in the 2010
Presidential election.
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Army declares ceasefire
as Pacquaio fights for title
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The Philippine Army will briefly put on hold its battle against
insurgents while political squabbling is also suspended as the
country prepares to cheer on boxer Manny Pacquiao in a world title
fight this weekend, news reports said Saturday.
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Mayor Fred Lim’s son arrested for drug raps
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A son of Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, famed for his hardline stance
against crime, has been arrested for alleged drug dealing, a local
radio station reported Saturday.
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Lawmaker: Beauty queen’s
poor English an eye-opener
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A beauty queen’s “sensational” failure to answer a simple
question in straight English merely betrays the fading competency of
young Filipinos in the world’s lingua franca, Cebu Rep. Eduardo
Gullas said.
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Tamano undecided in running
for senator in 2010
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United Opposition Spokesman Adel Tamano seems to be focused on his
current job now, although former president Joseph “Erap” Estrada
expressed belief that he can make it in the 2010 senatorial
elections.
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