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<p>
It is nothing more than just a market report or price review.
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The <i>Precious</i> was preceeded by a similar but monthly publication called <i>Registro Mercantil</i> in 1824.  It was devoted exclusively to commercial and shipping information and current prices. The <i>Registro</i> was discontinued May 1833 due to lack of funds. 
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In 1843 the first publication that could really be called a newspaper was established as a weekly under the title of <i>Seminario Filipino</i>. It contained foreign news when available, a religious article, local news, miscellaneous items, a market review, and arrivals and departures of boats.
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In one of its early issues, the <i>Seminario</i> announces the opening of a hospital in a house in Nagtahan and the inauguration of the San Miguel bridge (probably where the Ayala bridge now stands).
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Source:
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Pambansang Komisyon Pangkasaysayan
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<li>
History of Philippine press, Carson Taylor, 1927.
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July 6, 1839: Precios Corrientes de Manila begun publication