September 25, 2008

Tropical storm “Ofel” (international codename: Jangmi) has entered the Philippine area of responsibility

(Update 11:00am) Tropical Storm “OFEL” has intensified as it moves northwestward in the general direction of Extreme Northern Luzon-Taiwan area. Regular updates at the PAGASA website.

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Although the Bureau of Food and Drugs and Department of Health have issued an advisory not to consume milk and milk products from China, issued an official list of the banned products.

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The Department of Labor and Employment, in line with the hijacking incidents of sea vessels near Somalia,  proposed that Filipino crewmembers of ships passing through the Gulf of Aden need to get hazard pay, which is double the normal pay.

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Two children were killed in a landslide in Lower Pulang Lupa, Barangay Sto. Niño in San Mateo Rizal late Wednesday evening amid heavy rains.

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A price increase of P1 in loaf bread and 5-centavo per piece of “pan de sal’’ will take effect today after flour millers refused appeals to reduce prices of wheat flour.