Yesterday's Top News from the Philippines (11/05)

Yesterday's Top News from the Philippines (11/05)

📌 Here are 6 important stories from the Philippines on November 5, gathered in one place. Click a headline to go to the full article.

1. Explosion at Suspected Illegal Fireworks Factory in Malasiqui, Pangasinan — 5 Dead
On the evening of the 4th, a suspected illegal fireworks manufacturing facility in Malasiqui, Pangasinan exploded, killing 5 people including children. Authorities are investigating the cause and whether the facility was producing fireworks illegally.

2. American Overcharged 4,700 Pesos for NAIA Terminal Transfer — Driver Fired
On the 4th, an American traveling from NAIA Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 paid 4,700 pesos. The normal fare is 2,250 pesos; the driver was fired and the fare was refunded.

3. San Simon, Pampanga Municipal Hall Technical Chief Arrested for Allegedly Demanding 50,000 Pesos for Documents
On the 4th, the technical chief of the San Simon, Pampanga municipal hall was arrested in a CIDG sting operation while taking an extra 50,000 pesos from a resident in exchange for permit documents.

4. October Prices Up 7.8%, Highest in 3 Years and 8 Months — Transport Costs Up 20.1%
Prices rose 7.8% in October, the highest in 3 years and 8 months. Transport costs jumped 20.1% and rice prices 20.7%, increasing the burden of living costs.

5. Angeles Police Arrest 2, Including Robbery Suspect and Pampanga's 5th Most Wanted
In the early hours of the 5th, Angeles police arrested 2 people, including a wanted robbery suspect and a firearms law violation suspect ranked 5th on Pampanga's most wanted list.

6. Major Overnight Fire at Jinboway Factory in Subic Freeport — Spreads to Building Across the Way
On the night of the 4th, a large fire at the Jinboway factory in Subic Freeport spread to the building across from it and was only brought under control in the early hours of the 5th. The cause is under investigation.