A group involved in monitoring developments in the rice industry yesterday belied President Marcos’ statement that his administration is nearing its goal of lowering rice price to P20 per kilo, saying it is “far from reality.”
Charges of illegal possession of firearms were filed by the police yesterday against Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. and his two sons, Kurt Matthew and Axel, in connection with three murder cases in the province in 2019.
The entire police force of Bayawan City, Negros Oriental was relieved yesterday following the daring assassination of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo that also left eight others dead.
Philippine Coast Guard personnel stationed in Pag-asa spotted vessels of the People’s Liberation Army of China anchored in the island last Saturday, which along with the CCG-5203 and at least 42 suspected Chinese maritime militia have continued to ignore PCG warnings, an official said.