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Show Project, which is seen to bring spark and more economic development TACLOBAN City—President Ferdi- to Eastern Visayas’ two main islands— nand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday led the Samar and Leyte. “This bridge holds a special place in switch-on of the P80-million San Juanico Bridge Aesthetic Light and Sound Next page
SPECTACULAR LIGHTING. The San
Juanico Bridge Aesthetic Light and Sound Show – the first of its kind in the country – comes to life late Wednesday evening as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the much-awaited switch-on of the P80 million project. Screengrab from RTVM
PBBM to unveil growth path Biz leaders to submit 10-point wishlist for faster economic recovery By Othel V. Campos
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RESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will discuss with business leaders today (Thursday) his administration’s plans to sustain economic growth amid elevated inflation and consecutive increases in prices of oil and petroleum products.
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Price hike for canned goods, coffee, ham pushed SEVERAL canned goods manufacturers will seek to increase prices on their products following the rise in the cost of ingredients and raw materials used in their production, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Wednesday.
Manufacturers of sardines, canned meat, coffee, and evaporated milk will seek to increase prices from 50 centavos to five pesos, the department said in a statement, adding it is waiting for the documents from these firms to justify
the price increases. Meanwhile, some manufacturers of ham products would lower their prices from P20 to P284 depending on the ham’s weight. Next page
At the closing ceremony of the twoday Philippine Business Conference and Exposition (PBC&E) organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the President will present the government’s economic agenda. PCCI chairman Ferdinand Ferrer is also expected to submit to the President 10 recommendations that the business group believes will help the country recover faster amid the continuing global crisis. The country’s largest business group,
the PCCI, called on the government to achieve food security by amending the Agrarian Reform Law to increase land retention limit from five to 24 hectares, implement a debt condonation program for unpaid amortizations of agrarian reform beneficiaries, and convert Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) into fee simple titles. On health, PCCI asked the government to reform the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (Philhealth) into a science-based and transparent health care Next page
LTFRB to study ‘surge fee’ plea, DOTr chief finds move ‘logical’ THE Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will study the call of transport groups to charge an additional P1 to P2 to commuters during rush hour carefully, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said Wednesday, saying the petition was “logical.”
This was as transport group Pasang Masda on Wednesday urged the LTFRB to schedule a hearing “at the earliest possible time” on their petition for a “surge fee” or fare surcharge during rush hours in Metro Manila. Pasang Masda president Obet Martin
President vows support to PCG modernization
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Murder raps filed vs. Mabasa killer, kin clears doubts after walkthrough By Joel E. Zurbano and Rey E. Requejo
fessed gunman in the Oct. 3 killing of radio broadcaster Percival Mabasa in Las Pinas City. Three others suspects—siblings POLICE have filed murder charges against Joel Salve Escorial, the conNext page
FULL SUPPORT. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vows to give his administration’s full support to the Philippine Coast Guard, which he said is taking on “many new duties” beyond its turf, as it marks its 121st founding anniversary. Marcos is joined by Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista and PCG Admiral Artemio Abu in touring the BRP Gabriela Silang, the third biggest modern vessel in the Coast Guard fleet. Revoli Cortez By Vito Barcelo and Vince Lopez PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) that his administration will continue to support its modernization efforts as he lauded the group for its role at the height of the
121st founding anniversary. “When the pandemic came to the Philippines and we were in need of skilled workers to help in again another duty or another mission that was not originally the mission of the Philippine Coast Guard,” he said. Next page
DOH sees a high 18k COVID cases mid-November
PURSUIT OF JUSTICE.
Roy Mabasa, brother of slain radio broadcaster Percy Lapid, affirms before the Department of Justice the murder complaint filed against confessed gunman Joel Estorial and three other suspects who reman at large. Norman Cruz
By Willie Casas DAILY COVID-19 cases could reach as high as 18,000 by Nov. 15, the Department of Health (DOH) said. DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said the figure was based
Public schools may also apply for hybrid setup PUBLIC schools can also apply for an exemption to hold five-day face-to-face classes beyond November 2, Department of Education spokesperson Michael Poa said on Wednesday. “If there are public schools that cannot hold 5-days of in-person classes,
COVID-19 pandemic. “As your leader, I assure you that this administration will always be behind you, supportive of your efforts and initiatives to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard, which will redound to the better delivery of service to the nation,” the President said during the PCG’s
they may apply for an exemption to their respective Department of Education regional directors,” Poa said. This was after DepEd announced on Monday that private schools will be exempted from an earlier mandate where all public and private schools must shift
to five days of in-person classes beginning next month. DepEd, through Order No. 44 allows private schools to continue distance and blended learning beyond Nov. 2 Meanwhile, the DepEd has not Next page
on its Oct. 11 projection, and does not yet factor in the recent detection of the Omicron XBB subvariant and XBC variant of the coronavirus. “The low part for this would be 2,400 cases in a day and the high part, if there is a decline in the practice of
minimum health standards, we can see as much as 18,000 cases per day by Nov. 15,” she said. The government has since lifted the outdoor mask mandate and resumed inperson learning in schools. Next page
SC to Badoy: Answer contempt By Rey E. Requejo
nist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) spokesperson, to answer the indirect THE Supreme Court has ordered Lor- contempt petition filed against her by raine Marie Badoy, former National several groups within 15 days. Task Force to End Local CommuNext page