Yesterday's Top News from the Philippines (11/13)

Yesterday's Top News from the Philippines (11/13)

📌 We picked 8 of the most important stories from the Philippines on November 13 and gathered them in one place. Click a headline to go to the full article.

1. NAIA Security Tightened During ASEAN Summit — Expect Delays Nov. 13–18
NAIA is tightening security for the ASEAN Summit from the 13th to the 18th, so road closures and flight changes may continue; check your flight and leave early.

2. 17-Year-Old's Arm Broken at Baliwag Checkpoint in Bulacan — NAPOLCOM Opens Probe
A complaint was filed that a 17-year-old boy's arm was broken by a police long firearm at a Baliwag checkpoint on October 31, and NAPOLCOM is investigating whether excessive force was used.

3. 32-Year-Old Firefighter Dies Rescuing Family Stranded by Flood in Tayabas, Quezon
On the 12th in Tayabas, Quezon, a 32-year-old firefighter who was rescuing a family of 4 trapped by rising river waters was swept away and died.

4. 2 Garbage Collectors Hit and Killed by Van in Cauayan, Isabela
On the night of the 12th, 2 garbage collectors collecting trash along a national highway in Cauayan, Isabela were hit and killed by a speeding van, and the driver is suspected of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide.

5. Live-In Couple Killed After Complaining About Noise in Pandan, Catanduanes — Father and Son Suspects Arrested
On the night of the 12th in Pandan, Catanduanes, a live-in couple who complained about noise from a neighbor's drinking session were killed, and 2 suspects, a father and son who are relatives, were arrested.

6. Brothers Fight at Father's Birthday Drinking Party in Ilog, Negros Occidental — 1 Shot Dead
On the night of the 10th in Ilog, Negros Occidental, a 42-year-old man was shot dead by his younger brother after the brothers fought during their father's birthday drinking party, and the younger brother fled.

7. Airline Fuel Surcharge Cut by One Level for the 16th–30th — 2,697 Pesos for Korea and Japan Flights
The CAB is lowering the airline fuel surcharge to level 16 for the 16th–30th, bringing the surcharge for international flights to Korea and Japan to 2,697.07 pesos.

8. Meralco November Electricity Rate Up 0.49 Pesos per kWh — 98 Pesos More for 200 kWh
Meralco is raising its November rate by 0.4895 pesos per kWh, bringing the typical household rate to 15.5510 pesos, and a household using 200 kWh will pay 98 pesos more.