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CURRENT EVENTS REVIEWER - SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER > CURRENT EVENTS - OCTOBER > Flashcards

CURRENT EVENTS - OCTOBER Flashcards

1
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The Philippines’ headline inflation further eased to __________ in September amid slower increases in rice prices, the state statistics authority said Friday.

A

1.9 percent

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__________ - PH’s 11th storm in 2024, enters PAR - Oct. 21, 2024

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Bagyong Kristine

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3
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Philippines debt hits _________ as of end-October 2024

A

P16 trillion

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4
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Tropical Storm Kristine international name

A

Trami

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5
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Inflation accelerates to __________ in October 2024

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2.3%

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6
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PH economy to continue to post over __________ growth

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6%

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7
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A state of calamity is declared in __________, __________ and __________ due to damage caused by Super Typhoon Julian (Krathon).

A
  • Ilocos Norte
  • Batanes
  • Cagayan
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8
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The __________ convicts 10 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity for the 2017 hazing death of Atio Castillo and sentences them to life imprisonment.

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Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 11

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9
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The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 11 convicts _________ members of the Aegis Juris fraternity for the 2017 hazing death of Atio Castillo and sentences them to life imprisonment.

A

10

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10
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The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 11 convicts 10 members of the __________ for the 2017 hazing death of Atio Castillo and sentences them to life imprisonment.

A

Aegis Juris Fraternity

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11
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The Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 11 convicts 10 members of the Aegis Juris Fraternity for the 2017 hazing death of __________ and sentences them to life imprisonment.

A

Atio Castillo

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12
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President Marcos signs into law __________, imposing a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on foreign digital service providers.

A

Republic Act No. 12023

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13
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The Ombudsman releases a September 12 decision dismissing suspended Mandaue mayor __________ from service for grave misconduct in connection with the illegal operation of a cement batching plant.

A

Jonas Cortes

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14
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Indigenous rights activist __________ receives the Right Livelihood Award for her role in advocating for indigenous rights in preserving the environment and her “leadership in defending people, lands and culture”.

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Joan Carling

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15
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Indigenous rights activist Joan Carling receives the ___________ for her role in advocating for indigenous rights in preserving the environment and her “leadership in defending people, lands and culture”.

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Right Livelihood Award

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16
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The Sandiganbayan acquits chief presidential legal counsel and former Senate president __________, his former aide Gigi Reyes, and Janet Lim-Napoles, of plunder in connection with the pork barrel scam.

A

Juan Ponce Enrile

17
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The Sandiganbayan acquits chief presidential legal counsel and former Senate president Juan Ponce Enrile, his former aide ___________, and __________, of plunder in connection with the pork barrel scam.

A
  • Gigi Reyes
  • Janet Lim-Napoles
18
Q

The Ombudsman releases a September 25 decision suspending Palompon, Leyte mayor __________ for a year for various complaints.

A

Ramon Oñate

19
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__________, the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines and the concurrent Bishop of Kalookan, is named a cardinal by Pope Francis. He is elevated to the College of Cardinals on December 8.

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Pablo Virgilio David

20
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The Sandiganbayan releases an October 4 decision dismissing the ill-gotten wealth case against former president Ferdinand Marcos, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, former Government Service Insurance System president Roman Cruz, and Philippine Airlines involving __________ worth of properties in Baguio, Manila, Makati, and California, citing inordinate delays.

A

₱276 million

21
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President Marcos signs into law __________ or the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act, providing for the development of domestic defense industries.

A

Republic Act No. 12024

22
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President Marcos signs into law Republic Act No. 12024 or the_____________, providing for the development of domestic defense industries.

A

Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act

23
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The Ombudsman imposes a six-month preventive suspension on Porac, Pampanga mayor __________, vice mayor __________, and eight members of the Porac municipal council over their role in facilitating the operations of an illegal POGO in the municipality.

A
  • Jaime Capil
  • ## Francis Laurence Tamayo
24
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The Sandiganbayan acquits former Zamboanga del Sur governor __________ of graft in the purchase of furniture for government offices without public bidding in 2009.

A

Aurora Cerilles

25
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The Sandiganbayan convicts __________, the president of the NGO Philippine Social Development Foundation, Inc., of graft in a case of the pork barrel scam involving Cagayan de Oro representative Rufus Rodriguez and sentences her to up to 39 years’ imprisonment.

A

Evelyn De Leon

26
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The Sandiganbayan convicts Evelyn De Leon, the president of the NGO ____________, of graft in a case of the pork barrel scam involving Cagayan de Oro representative Rufus Rodriguez and sentences her to up to 39 years’ imprisonment.

A

Philippine Social Development Foundation, Inc.

27
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A bill discontinuing the use of the mother tongue as a teaching medium in Kindergarten and early grade levels, which has been mandatory since 2013, lapses into law as ___________.

A

Republic Act No. 12027

28
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The Court of Appeals releases a September 26 decision overturning the Ombudsman’s dismissal in December 2023 of Aurora governor __________ for misconduct, citing errors on the part of the Ombudsman.

A

Christian Noveras

29
Q

The European Journal of Taxonomy announces the discovery of a new species of king cobra endemic to Luzon called the __________.

A

Luzon king cobra (Ophiophagus salvatana)

30
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President Marcos signs into law __________ or the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Law, allowing students to take refresher courses during the summer break.

A

Republic Act No. 12028

31
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President Marcos signs into law Republic Act No. 12028 or the __________, allowing students to take refresher courses during the summer break.

A

Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program Law

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CURRENT EVENTS REVIEWER - SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER (2 decks)

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