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TOP STORIES – Friday, March 31, 2023

TODAY’S TOP STORIES (from online news monitoring)

31 March 2023, Friday, as of 5:00 p.m.

1. Marcos brings 'Kadiwa' to Bataan, distributes aid to Limay residents [ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Times, News5, Manila Bulletin]

https://mb.com.ph/2023/3/31/marcos-brings-kadiwa-to-bataan-distributes-aid-to-limay-residents

2. Marcos inaugurates San Miguel energy storage in Bataan [ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Rappler]

https://www.rappler.com/business/watch-marcos-inaugurates-san-miguel-energy-storage-bataan/

3. Marcos graces Bataan-Cavite bridge ceremony; urges DPWH to finish project on time [ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Inquirer, Philstar, Manila Bulletin]

https://mb.com.ph/2023/3/31/marcos-to-dpwh-finish-bataan-cavite-bridge-on-time

4. Marcos conducts inspection of 2 C-130T aircrafts in Pampanga [ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Inquirer, Philstar]

https://mb.com.ph/2023/3/31/marcos-orders-air-force-armed-forces-to-ensure-ph-military-assets-are-in-good-condition

5. Holy Week observance:

-Malacañang declares half-day work in government offices on Holy Wednesday

-Marcos to have retreat and spend Easter with family on Holy Week

-Provincial buses allowed on EDSA from April 6 to 10 amid Holy Week —MMDA

[Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Inquirer, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/865649/palace-gov-t-work-suspended-on-april-5-beginning-12-p-m-onwards/story/?just_in

6. Economy stories:

-Philippine inflation likely eased below 8% in March, says BSP

-PHL books $531-M net outflows of 'hot money' in February

[ANC Alerts, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News, Manila Bulletin, Philstar, Inquirer]

https://business.inquirer.net/393967/philippine-inflation-likely-eased-below-8-in-march-says-bsp

7. PNP identifies suspect in killing of DLSU-Dasmariñas student [Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, News5, Philstar, ABS-CBN News, GMA News, CNN PHL]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/3/31/pnp-identifies-suspect-killing-DLSU-Dasmari-as-student.html

8. Charter change:

-Padilla releases draft report on measure seeking Cha-cha via con-ass

-Padilla accepts Cha-cha's doomed fate in the Senate

[Inquirer, Philstar, ABS-CBN News, CNN PHL, GMA News]

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/865629/padilla-releases-draft-report-on-measure-seeking-cha-cha-via-con-ass/story/?just_in

9. Looming water crisis:

-Manila Water assures customers of no service interruptions

-Reduced supply for Manila Water, Maynilad eyed

[Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, Philstar, CNN PHL]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/3/31/Manila-Water-no-service-interruptions.html

10. LTO rejects group's call to defer cap on driving school fees [Manila Bulletin, Manila Times, GMA News, CNN PHL]

https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/3/31/lto-april-implementation-driving-school-fees-cap.html

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