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PH rejects China’s ‘illegal’ four-month SCS fishing ban By Rey E. Requejo, Maricel Cruz and Vince Lopez
South China Sea that includes Philippine maritime zones. The Department of the Foreign AfTHE Philippines on Monday rejected fairs said Beijing’s move heightens tenChina’s imposition of a unilateral, sion between the Philippines and China. Next page four-month fishing moratorium in the
VOL. XXXVIII • NO. 102 • 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P20 • TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024
BOQ on heightened alert over FLiRT Stricter screening at ports of entry ordered
By Macon Ramos-Araneta and Joel E. Zurbano
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HE Department of Health – Bureau of Quarantine is now on a “heightened alert” for the new COVID-19 “FLiRT” variants.
In a memorandum, Director Ferdinand screening at points of entry for arriving visiSalcedo directed all BOQ stations and other tors originating from countries where COVID concerned agencies to “conduct thorough FliRT incidents have been detected.”
“We are facing a new COVID-19 strain that has the KP.1 and KP.2 variations, which are parts of the newly-discovered subvariant identified as FLiRT, a novel virus spreading globally,” Salcedo said. “The general public should take basic health measures such as frequent hand washing, coughing etiquette, and avoiding crowded situations and getting in contact
Source: Yale Medicine
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Marcos okays P1.2-m ‘Aghon’ emergency aid By Charles Dantes and Rio N. Araja PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has released P1.2 million in humanitarian aid and additionally prepared over P3 billion for residents affected by Typhoon “Aghon.” “We shared over P1.2 million in humanitarian assistance, and we prepared over P3 billion worth of standby funds and prepositioned goods and stockpiles to ensure broader and faster aid for our fellow countrymen affected by typhoon #AghonPH,” Mr. Marcos said in a statement. The President assured that government agencies will continuously ensure the welfare of the public during the typhoon.
SALUTE THE FLAG. Workers from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) hoist Philippine flags at the National Flag Shrine at Imus Heritage Park in Alapan, Imus, Cavite in preparation for the Flag Day celebration today. In Baguio City (inset photo), Mayor Benjamin Magalong leads the salute to the flag as worn-out Philippine Flags are burned and laid to rest. Danny Pata, Dena Halog, and Jasmin Legpin
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National Flag Day: An emblem of the country’s courage This is pursuant to ERC Order on Case No. 2024017 MC dated April 30, 2024 to mitigate the adverse impact of the red alerts to consumers. “The Commission is closely monitoring developments in the country’s power situation to ensure the reliability and security of the power system, maintain
BEHI N D the emblem of the country’s sovereignty and freedom lies a rich history of courage and dedication to duty and fellowmen. Here are some historical facts to remember: · The first design of the Philippine f lag was the brainchild of General Emilio Aguinaldo, the President of the revolutionary government. · The flag was sewn at 535 Morrison Hill Road in Hong Kong by Marcela Marino Agoncillo, the wife of the first Philippine
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ERC halts power market as outages surge due to ‘Aghon’ By Alena Mae S. Flores THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered the temporary suspension of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) for the Luzon grid effective 1:05 pm Monday due to insufficient generation capacity after power plants were affect-
ed by typhoon Aghon. The declaration of suspension came after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the country’s system operator (SO), placed the Luzon grid under red alert as the generation capacity failed to meet consumer demand and the regulating requirement of the transmission grid.
Bill penalizing ‘lemon’ suppliers filed By Maricel V. Cruz
difficulties in running after manufacturers, distributors, dealers or retailers engaged in deceptive DEPUTY Speaker and Las Piñas City Rep. Camille business and trade practices. Villar, in House Bill 10347, said that despite the Villar has filed a bill amending Republic Act 10642, existence of RA 10642, which was enacted on July or the Philippine Lemon Law, to address growing Next page complaints from consumers who have been having
MARCOS OFF SC ORDERS TO BRUNEI, COMELEC, MIRU TO SINGAPORE TODAY FACE COMPLAINT NEWS / A2
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RESPITE FROM THE HEAT.
A group of teenagers from San Juan Ilocos Sur enjoy the waters of Mogpog Pool Resort in San Juan, Ilocos Sur. Revoli S. Cortez