Jeffrey Gregorio, Author at newswatchplus.ph

testing 5

Jeffrey Gregorio — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:01:52 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Power distributor Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced higher electricity rates this month, with the impact of the Middle East crisis on generation charges expected to count in the May billing statement. Customers will pay ₱0.5335 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this month, Meralco spokesperson and head of corporate communications Joe Zaldarriaga said in

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testing 4

Jeffrey Gregorio — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:39:52 +0000

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testing 3

Jeffrey Gregorio — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:11:06 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Malacañang defended the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s “Safer Cities” initiative, saying stricter enforcement of local ordinances is meant to protect the public, even as critics warn of possible abuse and legal concerns. Palace press officer Claire Castro said the program is not new, as it only enforces existing ordinances

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testing 2

Jeffrey Gregorio — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:00:03 +0000

Washington, U.S. – U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz “open fairly soon” but did not elaborate and acknowledged that it will not be an easy step. Trump also suggested that other countries were offering help but did not identify any nation. “Other countries use the strait. So

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testing 1

Jeffrey Gregorio — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:23:45 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Fans and netizens are praising the chemistry and performances of Xyriel Manabat and Kyle Echarri in Netflix’s coming-of-age film “18th Rose,” with many saying the movie struck a strong emotional chord. Viewers took to social media to share their reactions, describing the film as both “heartbreaking” and “kilig,” with some highlighting Manabat’s

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52M liters of diesel from Malaysia in PH – DOE

Jeffrey Gregorio — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:41:02 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – A shipment from Malaysia of 52 million liters of diesel arrived in the country to boost fuel stock, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Saturday, April 11. Energy Secretary Garin said the purchase of 329,000 barrels of diesel through the Philippine National Oil Company-Exploration Corporation will “stock up on supply while

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Iran set for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon, sanctions

Jeffrey Gregorio — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:04:35 +0000

Islamabad, Pakistan – The U.S. and Iran were to hold negotiations in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Saturday to end their six-week-old war, although Tehran threw the talks into doubt by saying they could not begin without commitments on Lebanon and sanctions. The U.S. delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance and including President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and

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DOE: First major fuel rollback in weeks set for April 14

Jeffrey Gregorio — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:53:17 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Motorists can expect significant relief at the pump starting Tuesday, April 14, as the Department of Energy projected diesel prices to drop by P20.89 per liter, gasoline by P4.43, and kerosene by P8.50. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the projected rollback is based on the latest five-day average of international oil prices

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PH gov’t to Facebook owner: Boost safeguards vs disinformation

Jeffrey Gregorio — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:50:24 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The government urged Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc. to strengthen safeguards and response mechanisms against disinformation amid the rapid spread of false information, including misleading content on fuel price advisories and the president’s health. In a letter dated April 10, Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda and Presidential Communications Office chief

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testing 26

Jeffrey Gregorio — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:40:45 +0000

Soaring costs caused by the Middle East war are piling pressure on Filipino farmers, with the Southeast Asian archipelago particularly vulnerable to oil shocks because of its heavy reliance on imported fuel. Wagayan’s experience mirrors the challenges faced by many highland farmers, according to Agot Balanoy, an adviser at La Trinidad’s vegetable trading hub, who said that

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