Proposed El Nido, Coron Closure Needs Careful Study: PCCI
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) urged the government to take a long, hard look at the proposed closure of El Nido and Coron in Palawan to tourists, taking note of how such a move would impact local enterprises, as well as employment. The PCCI said the national government should hold a dialogue […].....»»
Proposed El Nido, Coron closure needs careful study: PCCI - pna.gov.ph
Proposed El Nido, Coron closure needs careful study: PCCI - pna.gov.ph.....»»
PCCI backs phased closure of Boracay
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) called on the government to address the concerns of business stakeholders before shutting down Boracay, and proposed a phased closure in order not to unduly disrupt the economy. In a statement Tuesday, the industry association, which represents about 35,000 members, said the total closure will be “detrimental […] The post PCCI backs phased closure of Boracay appeared first on BusinessWorld......»»
AFTER BORACAY, MANILA BAY: More tourism sites will be rehabilitated
By: Emme Rose Santiagudo ASIDE from the proposed rehabilitation for the Manila Bay, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is also eyeing different tourism sites in the country. DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations Juan Miguel Cuna said that the department is now working on different tourism sites like El Nido, Panglao, Siargao and Puerto […] The post AFTER BORACAY, MANILA BAY: More tourism sites will be rehabilitated appeared first on The Daily Guardian......»»
Senators sound alarm over China-funded DILG surveillance project | Evening wRap
Today on Rappler: Senators sound the alarm over a China-funded surveillance system project of the Department of the Interior and Local Government or DILG, citing its potential ‘security threat’ to the country. Opposition congressman Edcel Lagman believes Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno could not have ‘inserted’ P75 billion into the proposed 2019 budget without the consent of President Rodrigo Duterte. A new study details how extremist groups in ........»»
Duterte OKs rehab for Bohol, El Nido
President Duterte has approved the recommendation of the Department of Tourism (DOT) for the massive rehabilitation of tourist spots in Bohol and El Nido in Palawan, following the six-month closure of Boracay in Aklan......»»
No closure, but rehab planned for El Nido
After a surprise inspection in El Nido town last week, the Boracay inter-agency task force concluded that the world-famous island of Palawan faces environmental problems similar to Boracay......»»
El Nido, Coron are next
El Nido, Coron are next.....»»
50 more establishments in El Nido face closure
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines – The El Nido municipal government on Thursday, November 15, said 50 tourism establishments are facing closure for violating the 3-meter coastal easement policy in the town. El Nido town administrator RJ de la Calzada said the municipal government is assessing the progress of the self-demolition made by ........»»
DOTr begins France-funded study for Metro Manila cable car system
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Wednesday, November 14, officially started the feasibility study for the proposed Metro Manila cable car system. The French government extended a €450,000 grant, or about P27 million, for the feasibility study, with the DOTr expected to identify possible areas in Metro ........»»
Stakeholders open to annual 1-month closure of Boracay
The proposed monthlong closure of Boracay every year is viable as far as industry stakeholders are concerned......»»
Manila reclamation plan needs careful study
MANILA Mayor Joseph Estrada has fired his first salvo in the 2019 election campaign, promising vast numbers of new jobs and tens of billions of pesos in new tax revenues for the city if a contentious reclamation project he is backing along the city’s waterfront is built. Manila voters should weigh the implications carefully before… link: Manila reclamation plan needs careful study.....»»
Arte France Cinema to produce Lav Diaz’s next film
Lav Diaz's next film will be produced by leading European company, Arte France Cinema. This groundbreaking collaboration was recently announced by Arte France Cinema's selection committee. Diaz confirmed the news: "There have been intimations that I do some projects with them." As early as two years ago, he recalled, an art group based in Lisbon, Portugal, already proposed an initiative for a collaboration or coproduction. "They had sent materials for me to consider, study and work on, and they said Arte France Cinema would commit to finance it," he recounted. But he got swamped with work. "Napuno ako sa mga gawain dito sa bayan, [kaya] medyo napabayaan ko." A few months ...Keep on reading: Arte France Cinema to produce Lav Diaz’s next film.....»»
NDFP to study Bishop’s proposed framework on local talks
BAGUIO CITY — The head of the NDFP negotiating panel expressed their openness to study the proposal made by the head of the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP) of how to utilize the local peace talks to advance the over-all peace negotiations......»»
City gov’t to study site for proposed sports arena
By: Emme Rose Santiagudo ILOILO City administrator, Atty. Hernando Galvez assured that there would be a formal feasibility study on the proposed site of the Iloilo Sports Arena. “Bag-o ka na mag-enter sa contract there will be formal feasibility study and since 2004, sige-sige ang pagtuon naton para sa project nga ina,” Galvez said. Mayor […] The post City gov’t to study site for proposed sports arena appeared first on The Daily Guardian......»»
73% of Filipinos okay national ID – SWS
More than 7 out of 10 Filipinos support having a national ID system, a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showed. A day after President Rodrigo Duterte signed the law enacting the Philippine System Identification Act (PhilSys Act) on August 6, the SWS said 73 percent of Filipinos supported the proposal of a single ID that may replace the different identification cards that they use. The survey ran from June 27 to 30, 2018, after Congress ratified the then still proposed PhilSys Act. The SWS study showed that about 46 percent of the 1,200 individuals surveyed nationwide said they "strongly agree" with a national ID while 27 percent sa...Keep on reading: 73% of Filipinos okay national ID – SWS.....»»
AFP told to carefully study CASER
It is only through the conduct of a prudent and careful study on the contents and major subjects of the Comprehensive Agreement on Socio-Economic Reforms that the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines will fully understand its purposefulness and benefits to the Filipino people......»»
Businessmen see upside in federalism, but wary of pesky politics
MANILA, Philippines– Several business groups expressed optimism in the proposed shift to a federal form of government, but warned that the current political climate might defeat its intended purpose. Lemuel Magracia, former president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)- Rizal said giving more powers to local ........»»
Philippines Travel NIGHTMARE! (El Nido To Manila) – Manila Video
We were trying to go to Coron in the Philippines but a TYPHOON happened and we got stuck in El Nido! Thankfully the Philippines is a wonderful place to be stranded in. We finally made it to Manila, but not without a crazy adventure. 💍The Way Away is Josh and Ashley Brown, married world travelers… link: Philippines Travel NIGHTMARE! (El Nido To Manila) – Manila Video.....»»
Cebgo cancels 4 flights due to Busuanga airport runway closure
Afternoon flights of Cebgo to and from Busuanga, Coron have been canceled due to closure of runway. In an advisory on Saturday, the airline said four of its flights were cancelled in line with the.....»»
‘Aggressive’ negative list under review
By Elijah Joseph C. Tubayan Reporter THE PROPOSED 11th Regular Foreign Investment Negative List, which will be more “aggressive” in opening up more economic sectors to foreign ownership or participation, is undergoing careful review to make sure it is legally sound, an economic planning official said in a recent interview. The new list was supposed […] The post ‘Aggressive’ negative list under review appeared first on BusinessWorld......»»