‘Ban on e-bikes could worsen congestion’
Regulating electric vehicles like bicycles and tricycles or e-bikes and e-trikes could worsen road congestion in Metro Manila, a group promoting mobility and active transport warned. .....»»
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN AND ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) held a protest in front of… The post Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say
“Instead of devoting our land and resources to the genuine development of the domestic agriculture, economy, and industries, ChaCha will allow more foreign-owned extractive industries, logging, ecotourism, real estate projects, expansion of agro-corporation plantations, and other business operations intended for profit-making." The post Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Bacolod to conduct consultative meeting on operation of e-bikes
Bacolod to conduct consultative meeting on operation of e-bikes.....»»
Ban on e-bikes, tricycles in major Metro Manila roads starts
Ban on e-bikes, tricycles in major Metro Manila roads starts.....»»
Banning of e-bikes, e-trikes, e-vehicles sa Pampanga?
Banning of e-bikes, e-trikes, e-vehicles sa Pampanga?.....»»
Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOBulatlat.com NEW YORK — Filipino-American activists here denounced ongoing attempts to change the Philippine Constitution as this may result in increased US military presence in the Philippines and worsen the geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview with Bulatlat, Michelle Thiele of Gabriela-New York stressed that for US… The post Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Delays in road works causing traffic congestion in Davao
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 March) – Vehicle owners in the city had been airing complaints that delays in road works being done by the Department of Public Works and Highways – Davao Region (DPWH-Davao) have been causing traffic congestion. Manny de Mesa, a logistics truck driver, told MindaNews it is “very time-consuming” to enter […].....»»
EDITORIAL— Worst traffic congestion
Here’s another dubious distinction for the Philippines: Metro Manila had the worst traffic congestion among all metropolitan areas worldwide in 2023......»»
‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition
“The amendments are unnecessary, not urgent, and could worsen the situation of the Filipino people. The process is also alarming since adding the provision ‘unless provided by law’ gives Congress the power to revise or even reverse the constitutional provisions through ordinary legislation." The post ‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Ban on e-bikes in Metro Manila roads begins
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority started yesterday the implementation of the ban on electric tricycles and e-bicycles from using major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region......»»
E-trike popularity a symptom of gov t failure in addressing mobility needs — group
With the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) set to ban e-bikes and e-trikes on major Metro Manila roads this month, mobility advocates pointed out that the popularity of e-vehicles is simply a symptom of a larger transportation problem......»»
Group opposes ban on e-trikes, e-bikes
A commuter group yesterday criticized a move of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to prohibit electric bicycles and e-tricycles from traversing major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region beginning April 15, saying no public hearing was made prior to the decision......»»
MMDA: Ban on e-bikes, e-trikes starts April 15
Electric bicycles and e-tricycles will be banned from traversing major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region beginning April 15, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced yesterday......»»
EDITORIAL - A matter of enforcement
If the government wants to keep e-tricycles and e-bikes off national roads and highways, it should strictly enforce the ban on such vehicles, whether gas-powered or electric......»»
What impact could a potential POGO ban have on the REITs?
I got this question in response to news that the House of Representatives approved two measures that seek to ban POGOs in the Philippines. POGOs, or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, are licensed and monitored by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., and have been controversial since their presence exploded during Rodrigo Duterte’s term as president......»»
Addressing the water crisis
The threat of El Niño looms on the horizon, threatening to worsen the already strained water resources of the Philippines. T.....»»
Garcia lifts ban on entry of pigs, pork from Negros Oriental
Garcia lifts ban on entry of pigs, pork from Negros Oriental.....»»
Negros Oriental not imposing ban on hogs from Bohol
Negros Oriental not imposing ban on hogs from Bohol.....»»
Tattoo ban sa PNP pinalagan
Nanindigan ang isang kongresista na walang legal na basehan ang polisiya ng Philippine National Police (PNP) na nagbabawal sa mga pulis na magpalagay ng tattoo. The post Tattoo ban sa PNP pinalagan first appeared on Abante......»»
US House votes for possible TikTok ban if Chinese owners don’t sell
WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package,.....»»