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Manila: Oil firms agreed to the government’s request to implement on a staggered basis the fuel price adjustments for this week, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Monday. In a statement, DOE said the proposal aims to cushion the impact on Filipino consumers by distributing price movements over a more manageable period. According to Philippines News Agency, DOE officer in charge Sharon Garin and Undersecretary Alessandro Sales met with representatives of the downstream oil industry Monday to discuss the staggered implementation of domestic petroleum price adjustments. The DOE said oil firms would submit their implementation scheme, including the breakdown

Ilocos Norte: Several farmers’ organizations in Ilocos Norte have partnered with the research and extension directorates of the Mariano Marcos State University and the provincial government to produce off-season tomato varieties this wet season. According to Philippines News Agency, each of the 18 farmers’ groups from this city and the municipalities of Currimao, Marcos, Sarrat, Bacarra, Burgos, Pasuquin, and Vintar have allotted at least 500 square meters as demonstration farms. This effort aims to ensure a stable tomato supply during the lean months and allow farmers to gain more profit. Engr. Chonito Baldovi, high-value crops development program coordinator of the

Tel Aviv: At least 127 Filipinos in Israel have been displaced after their homes were damaged by missiles launched by Iran. In a Facebook post on Monday, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv reported that the number of Filipinos seeking repatriation rose to 253 on Sunday. According to Philippines News Agency, one Filipino remains in the hospital after suffering a serious injury but is now in stable condition. ‘One is in critical condition with severe and life-threatening injuries. She underwent a major pulmonary surgery and another procedure to create a breathing tube access. She is being treated at the ICU

Manila: The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has issued a warning to the public against fraudulent messages falsely using the name of its President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado. In a news release, PhilHealth cautioned individuals about a circulating scam message that claims Mercado is requesting people to deposit money on his behalf. According to Philippines News Agency, the scam message alleges that Mercado is in a crucial meeting and promises reimbursement of the amount afterward. The message includes specific details, such as a GCASH number (0938-4354071) under the name MieEl Briin Liin, and a Viber account with the

Maguindanao Sur: Military authorities here reported Monday the killing of two suspected local terrorists, believed to be behind recent atrocities against civilians and soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur. The two slain terrorists were identified as Dawlah Islamiya (DI)-Hassan Group members Tahir Salim Suweb, 41, from Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte; and Benladin Adi Kamid, 23, from Guindulungan, Maguindanao del Sur. According to Philippines News Agency, the two were linked to the hold-up and killing of three vendors of hybrid goats in Shariff Saydona Mustapha. The bodies of the victims were found in a shallow grave on May 30. Their