Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
Pepito exits PARPepito exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday, November 18, according to state weather bureau Pagasa.
Article continues after this advertisement US, Philippines sign deal on sharing military informationUS and Philippine defense chiefs signed an agreement Monday on sharing classified military information and technology, as the long-time treaty allies deepen cooperation in a bid to counter Chinese influence in the region.
FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO Pagasa says 3 weather systems to bring cloudy skies, rains Nov 19 NEWSINFO House approves bill seeking employment of seniors on final reading NEWSINFO PNP cautions malls vs guards in Christmas costumesUS Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the deal with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro at the start of a visit to Manila that will also include a meeting with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
DOJ: Task force probing Duterte’s possible violation of humanitarian lawJustice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday confirmed that the task force looking into extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the drug war is also probing former President Rodrigo Duterte’s possible violation of Republic Act 9581 or the International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
Article continues after this advertisementIn a chance interview with reporters, Remulla was asked about possible violations committed by Duterte. The Department of Justice chief said while several laws are being looked at, including the Revised Penal Code, “it is RA 9581 that is what we are looking at right now.”
Article continues after this advertisement Ex-speaker Alvarez: Quad comm hearing was a dud, House must stop itDavao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez believes the House of Representatives should stop conducting quad committee hearings as no new issue surfaced when former President Rodrigo Duterte was invited as a resource person.
Article continues after this advertisementIn a statement on Monday, Alvarez said the things that Duterte mentioned during the November 13 hearing of the quad committee were not surprising.
P1-M reward for information on Mary Grace Piattos – House lawmakersLawmakers at the House of Representatives have raised a P1-million reward for anyone who can tell the whereabouts of a certain Mary Grace Piattos, whose name appears in acknowledgment receipts made by Vice President Sara Duterte’s office.
Article continues after this advertisementDuring a press briefing on Monday, Zambales 1st District Rep. Jefferson Khonghun said members of the House committee on good government and accountability and the quad panel decided to raise a cash reward so that they can start drafting the committee report.
Fuel price cut: Diesel, gasoline down 75¢, 85¢ per liter starting Nov 19After last week’s hikes, motorists can heave a sigh of relief as petroleum products will have slight reductions starting Tuesday, November 19.
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In separate advisories, Seaoil, Petro Gazz, CleanFuel, and Shell Pilipinas said diesel prices will decrease by 75 centavos per liter while gasoline and kerosene prices will go down by 85 centavos and 90 centavos, respectively.
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