Brunei News Gazette

Day: September 2, 2024

2 NPA rebels killed, firearms seized in Masbate clash

Two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were killed and firearms were seized in a clash between government troops and rebels at the boundary of Barangay Mahayag and Barangay Pili in Placer, Masbate province on Monday.

In a phone interview, Maj. F…

Less than P1/liter oil price hike set Sept. 3

MANILA: Motorists and consumers are in for higher oil prices starting Sept. 3.

In separate advisories, Cleanfuel, Caltex, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell said they will increase prices of gasoline by PHP0.50 per liter and PHP0.30 per liter for k…

Iloilo City suspends afternoon classes due to inclement weather

The city government here suspended Monday’s afternoon classes in all levels of private and public schools due to inclement weather.

The Iloilo City Emergency Operations Center (EOC), in its monitoring report to Mayor Jerry P. Treñas, said the city c…

PVL Finals moved to Sept. 4 at Philsports Arena

MANILA: The Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference finals between unbeaten Akari and multi-titled Creamline was postponed due to severe weather conditions.

The match, which was originally set for Monday (Sept. 2) at the Smart Araneta Coliseu…

LandBank offers enhanced loans, cash support for emergencies

MANILA: State-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LandBank) expanded its loan packages for businesses and individuals affected by calamities and natural disasters to help facilitate and fast-track rebuilding efforts.

In a statement Monday, LandBank sai…

DOLE ‘finalizing’ job fair for POGO workers

MANILA: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is finalizing the job fair that would help Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) workers that would be affected by the closure of these establishments.

‘It’s still being firmed up and finaliz…

Marcos taps MNLF to help ensure peaceful, credible BARMM polls

MANILA: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday called on the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and other stakeholders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to ensure a peaceful and credible parliamentary election.

‘I…

Manila archdiocese designates 24 ‘Jubilee Churches’

MANILA: The Archdiocese of Manila has designated 24 churches as “Jubilee Churches” in connection with the celebration of ‘Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025″ declared by Pope Francis.

According to Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula, these churc…

Leptospirosis cases 5% higher from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17

MANILA: A total of 3,785 leptospirosis cases were recorded nationwide from Jan. 1 to Aug. 17, five percent higher compared to the 3,605 cases reported in the same period last year.

The tally included the increase in leptospirosis cases following the …