Yesterday's Major Philippine News (10/19)

Yesterday's Major Philippine News (10/19)

📌 We have gathered five important stories from the Philippines on October 19. Click on a headline to go to the full article.

1. Six Arrested in Dau, Mabalacat for Serial Theft — Theft Also Suspected in Angeles
The Pampanga Police Provincial Office said six people were arrested in Dau, Mabalacat on suspicion of involvement in serial thefts in Mabalacat and Angeles.

2. Gasoline Down 4.30 Pesos per Liter, Diesel Up 2.60 Pesos Starting October 20
Starting the 20th, gasoline will drop by 4.30 pesos per liter and kerosene by 1 peso, while diesel will rise by 2.60 pesos, increasing the burden on diesel vehicles.

3. 29-Year-Old Man Arrested in Drug Sting in Santo Cristo, Angeles — Shabu Worth 28,560 Pesos
In a sting operation in Santo Cristo, Angeles, in the early morning of the 18th, a 29-year-old man was arrested and about 4.2 grams of shabu was seized. One wanted person was also apprehended.

4. Three Arrested in Drug Sting in San Pedro, San Fernando — Shabu Worth 34,000 Pesos
In a sting operation in San Pedro, San Fernando on the afternoon of the 18th, three people were arrested and about 5 grams of shabu (worth 34,000 pesos) was seized.

5. Peso Closes at 63.09 per Dollar — Record Low Close Again
On the 19th, the peso closed at 63.09 per dollar, surpassing the 63.06 close of the 15th to set a new record low closing rate.