INQToday: Sara shuns Liza’s ‘personal feelings’; opts ‘private talk’ with Bongbong
Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories:
A more complex, expansive and evolved “Balikatan” (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercise kicks off on Monday which would see more countries and local security forces taking part as observers.
The 39th iteration of the annual war games between the United States military and the Armed Forces of the Philippines is expected to be joined by over 16,000 personnel including contingents from the Australian Defence Force, the French Navy and the Philippine Coast Guard.
Vice President Sara Duterte brushed aside First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos’ “personal feelings” and chose to seek a “private talk” with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding his wife’s controversial interview.
Article continues after this advertisementFor Duterte, Araneta-Marcos’ sentiments about her have nothing to do with her work as vice president of the country.
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Local oil companies will implement mixed adjustments in pump prices effective Tuesday, April 23.
The oil firms said the price of gasoline would increase by 55 centavos per liter while pump prices of diesel and kerosene would be slashed by 95 centavos per liter and P1.10 per liter, respectively.