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Comelec starts printing ballots for September plebiscites

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has begun the printing of more than 870,000 ballots and other accountable forms for the two plebiscites scheduled next month.

‘Habagat’ to bring isolated rain showers across PH

Most areas in the country will experience isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms and the southwest monsoon (habagat), the weather bureau said Wednesday.

Sen. Lapid to promote plain language in gov’t documents

Senator Lito Lapid proposed a bill on Tuesday, Aug.16, on using plain language in government advisories, public notices, announcements, and documents published.

Gov’t vows to be more responsive to Filipinos’ needs: OPS

The Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) has assured Filipinos that the government would be more “responsive” to their needs.

Coca-Cola, ARC, PepsiCo confirms sugar shortage

Coca-Cola Beverage Philippines, Inc., ARC Refreshments Corporation, and Pepsi Cola Products Philippines confirmed on Tuesday, Aug.16, they are facing refined sugar shortage- a main ingredient on the majority oftheir products.

DBM releases P1.4-B fund for the ‘Libreng Sakay’ in EDSA Busway

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved on Tuesday, Aug.16, P1.4 billion in funds to cover the extended implementation of “Libreng Sakay” for the resumption of face-to-face classes this month according to a mandate of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

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