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Malacañang orders remote work amid heavy rains
Malacañang on Sunday ordered government employees in Metro Manila and 15 Luzon provinces to work from home as authorities braced for continued heavy rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto issued Memorandum Circular 123 upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Alternative learning modes were also ordered for schools in affected areas. Agencies providing basic and health services, disaster responders, and other vital government services must continue necessary operations. The private sector was also urged to adopt alternative work arrangements. The covered provinces are Ilocos Sur, La Union, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Benguet, Pangasinan, Abra, Tarlac, Pampanga, Oriental Mindoro, and Bulacan.
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Meralco August rates seen lower on ERC-approved refund
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced Sunday that electricity rates in its service area will likely decrease this August, ahead of the official rate adjustment set to be released on August 10. The company said a newly approved refund from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will be enough to cover other upward adjustments in monthly bills.
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Fuel prices set for major rollback, offering much-needed relief to households and businesses
Ordinary consumers and business owners can look forward to substantial savings at the pump this week as local oil companies prepare to roll back pump prices for both gasoline and diesel by as much as P5.00 per liter. The upcoming reduction marks another consecutive week of price cuts, delivering direct financial relief to households managing tight budgets and enterprises battling heavy operating costs.
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Malacañang orders remote work amid heavy rains
Malacañang on Sunday ordered government employees in Metro Manila and 15 Luzon provinces to work from home as authorities braced for continued heavy rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto issued Memorandum Circular 123 upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Alternative learning modes were also ordered for schools in affected areas. Agencies providing basic and health services, disaster responders, and other vital government services must continue necessary operations. The private sector was also urged to adopt alternative work arrangements. The covered provinces are Ilocos Sur, La Union, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Benguet, Pangasinan, Abra, Tarlac, Pampanga, Oriental Mindoro, and Bulacan.
Alas Pilipinas scores historic Sunday in 2 continents
Sunday belonged to Alas Pilipinas, and halfway around the world, the Philippine volleyball program made sure it would be remembered.
Business groups warn intimidation could scare investors
Philippine business groups have warned that acts of intimidation and hatred could damage investor confidence, tourism and the country’s global reputation, urging authorities to quickly identify those responsible and enforce the law.
Meralco August rates seen lower on ERC-approved refund
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced Sunday that electricity rates in its service area will likely decrease this August, ahead of the official rate adjustment set to be released on August 10. The company said a newly approved refund from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will be enough to cover other upward adjustments in monthly bills.
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Malacañang orders remote work amid heavy rains
Malacañang on Sunday ordered government employees in Metro Manila and 15 Luzon provinces to work from home as authorities braced for continued heavy rainfall from the Southwest Monsoon. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto issued Memorandum Circular 123 upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Alternative learning modes were also ordered for schools in affected areas. Agencies providing basic and health services, disaster responders, and other vital government services must continue necessary operations. The private sector was also urged to adopt alternative work arrangements. The covered provinces are Ilocos Sur, La Union, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Benguet, Pangasinan, Abra, Tarlac, Pampanga, Oriental Mindoro, and Bulacan.
Alas Pilipinas scores historic Sunday in 2 continents
Sunday belonged to Alas Pilipinas, and halfway around the world, the Philippine volleyball program made sure it would be remembered.
Business groups warn intimidation could scare investors
Philippine business groups have warned that acts of intimidation and hatred could damage investor confidence, tourism and the country’s global reputation, urging authorities to quickly identify those responsible and enforce the law.
Meralco August rates seen lower on ERC-approved refund
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced Sunday that electricity rates in its service area will likely decrease this August, ahead of the official rate adjustment set to be released on August 10. The company said a newly approved refund from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will be enough to cover other upward adjustments in monthly bills.
SEC defends term limits for PSE broker-directors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stood by its decision to set term limits for broker-directors of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). Under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 17, these directors may serve a maximum of 10 years in total at any exchange.
Fuel prices set for major rollback, offering much-needed relief to households and businesses
Ordinary consumers and business owners can look forward to substantial savings at the pump this week as local oil companies prepare to roll back pump prices for both gasoline and diesel by as much as P5.00 per liter. The upcoming reduction marks another consecutive week of price cuts, delivering direct financial relief to households managing tight budgets and enterprises battling heavy operating costs.
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Meralco works to restore power as floods hit
About 98,000 Meralco customers remained without electricity as of 10 a.m. Sunday as the enhanced southwest monsoon triggered flooding and damaged power facilities in several areas.