Punchline
By FRED M. LOBO
MANILA, Philippines — Electricity bills of customers will be reduced by 27 centavos per kilowatt-hour this month.
Good news to usher in Christmas. Let’s light up!
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Meralco says that its generation charge will be lowered from P5.79 per kwh to P5.51 per kwh because of a power price reduction in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM).
Yes, we’ve been wishing for that! He-he!
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The country’s inflation rate eases to 4.8 percent this month from last October’s 5.2 percent, says the government.
Yes to lower inflation, yes to lower prices.
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The Bangko Sentral assures that all-out efforts are being exerted to to keep inflation between the target of 3 to 5 percent this year.
Greater multi-sectoral efforts to improve food supply and pricing this Yule.
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Cheaper fares are offered by PAL and other transport firms these holidays.
Enjoy cheap and safe holiday travel. And if possible, even to the newly discovered Earth-like planet Kepler.
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Finance Sec. Cesar Purisima assures Congress that taxpayers will no longer be compelled to give a too detailed income report next April as required under a BIR regulation.
Okay, taxpayers, enjoy Yule and don’t worry too much about tax hassles.
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The House of Representatives, anticipating Christmas break, approves 11 bills, including one imposing stiffer penalties for “double dead” meat.
Gotcha “botcha!” Congressmen go “tikas-pahinga!”
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President Aquino vows housing and livelihood support to more than half-a-million informal settlers in Metro Manila, with the help of local governments.
Yes, help the poor. Tulong at pag-asa sa mga dukha!
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P-Noy also asks politicians and party mates to help institute reforms in the country in order to enjoy the support of the people.
Yes, all ye be good for goodness sake!
