CURRENT EVENTS - OCTOBER Flashcards
The Philippines’ headline inflation further eased to __________ in September amid slower increases in rice prices, the state statistics authority said Friday.
1.9 percent
__________ - PH’s 11th storm in 2024, enters PAR - Oct. 21, 2024
Bagyong Kristine
Philippines debt hits _________ as of end-October 2024
P16 trillion
Tropical Storm Kristine international name
Trami
Inflation accelerates to __________ in October 2024
2.3%
PH economy to continue to post over __________ growth
6%
A state of calamity is declared in __________, __________ and __________ due to damage caused by Super Typhoon Julian (Krathon).
- Ilocos Norte
- Batanes
- Cagayan
The __________ convicts 10 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity for the 2017 hazing death of Atio Castillo and sentences them to life imprisonment.
Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 11
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.
10
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.
Aegis Juris Fraternity
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.
Atio Castillo
President Marcos signs into law __________, imposing a 12% value-added tax (VAT) on foreign digital service providers.
Republic Act No. 12023
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.
Jonas Cortes
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”.
Joan Carling
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”.
Right Livelihood Award
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.
Juan Ponce Enrile
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.
- Gigi Reyes
- Janet Lim-Napoles
The Ombudsman releases a September 25 decision suspending Palompon, Leyte mayor __________ for a year for various complaints.
Ramon Oñate
__________, 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.
Pablo Virgilio David
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.
₱276 million
President Marcos signs into law __________ or the Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act, providing for the development of domestic defense industries.
Republic Act No. 12024
President Marcos signs into law Republic Act No. 12024 or the_____________, providing for the development of domestic defense industries.
Self-Reliant Defense Posture (SRDP) Revitalization Act
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.
- Jaime Capil
- ## Francis Laurence Tamayo
The Sandiganbayan acquits former Zamboanga del Sur governor __________ of graft in the purchase of furniture for government offices without public bidding in 2009.
Aurora Cerilles
