Comelec says over 27K BSKE candidates to run unopposed;
LTFRB conducts hearing on P2 fare hike petition of several transport groups;
NTC issues stricter guidelines on SIM card registration
LTFRB conducts hearing on P2 fare hike petition of several transport groups;
NTC issues stricter guidelines on SIM card registration
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00:00 Meanwhile, several transport groups are asking for a 2 peso fare hike in the minimum fare
00:05 in public utility jeepneys and the LTFRB today conducted a hearing on such petition.
00:12 This and other stories in tonight's news wrap-up by Sue Jin Kit.
00:19 The Commission on Elections says over 27,000 of those running for elective posts in the
00:23 upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections are virtually sure winners as they're
00:28 running unopposed.
00:29 Over 7,000 of them are running for Barangay Captain, more than 1,600 for Barangay Council,
00:36 over 8,000 are vying for SK Chairperson while more than 10,000 for SK Members.
00:42 The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board conducted a hearing on the fare hike
00:46 petition of several transport groups.
00:49 FedJadap, Stop and Go, El Top and Piston are asking for a 2 peso increase in the minimum
00:54 fare for public utility jeepneys nationwide.
00:57 The National Telecommunications Commission issued more stringent guidelines to telcos
01:02 regarding SIM card registration.
01:04 Included in the revised guidelines is the updated verification process to prevent scammers
01:09 from taking advantage of SIM registrants.
01:11 Sue Jin Kim, for The Nation.