Windows26: 4 Filipino crewmen on ship seized by Iran

April 15, 2024

Hello, reader! Today's newsletter covers the Filipino crew on ship seized by Iran, fuel price hike, and the Sierra Madre repairs despite Duterte deal.

4 Filipino crewmen on ship seized by Iran

Philippine authorities said they are hard at work to secure the release of four Filipino crew members of the container ship MSC Aries seized by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.

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Fuel price hike seen again this week

Another round of local pump price hikes await motorists this week due to various geopolitical events outside the Philippines, industry sources said.

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Sierra Madre repairs made despite Duterte deal

Aboard the BRP Sierra Madre—where a handful of sailors were stationed on a rotation basis to stake the country's claim in that area—were signs of repair to keep the ship from falling apart.

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US eyes $128-M budget for 36 Edca projects

The United States is proposing a $128-million funding from the US Congress for additional projects in Philippine military facilities where Americans have access.

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INQFocus: Heatwave in PH: Outdoor workers risk life, health to live

Excessive heat, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, can be "dangerous to health" and can trigger a string of deadly heat-related illnesses, even death.

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EDITORIAL: Enforcing 'walang wangwang'

President Bongbong Marcos echoes a clear message to government officials, banning the use of sirens and other signaling devices on roads, reminiscent of former President Noynoy Aquino's "walang wangwang" policy.

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Google Photos makes smart editing tools available to everyone

Several AI-powered editing tools in the Google Photos app are about to be made available to everyone, free of charge.

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QR code-based train tickets queued

Commuters may soon be able to generate QR code-based tickets via the Beep application on their mobile phones for their fares at Light Rail Transit and Metro Rail Transit trains and buses.

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UAAP women's volleyball: Race for top two gets tighter after NU finally beats La Salle

National U secures a 22-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-22 victory over La Salle, ending their heartaches and positioning them well in the race for a top two berth in UAAP women's volleyball.

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