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FACES OF CEBU: Maribeth Mall Ababon, 35, woman firefighter
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Womanhood does not set a boundary on what you can do to be of service to society. Over the years, this sentence has been proven to be true as women have found their place in various industries, especially those known to be historically dominated by men. Among these is the fire.....»»
Cebu Football Club introduces new faces for the upcoming PFL season
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu Football Club (CFC) Gentle Giants continues to overhaul its entire roster after welcoming new faces, including key homegrown players, as the Philippines Football League (PFL) season unfolds in April. The Gentle Giants presented 10 new players, including four Cebu homegrown players, who will comprise its official roster for the.....»»
Eumir faces ‘heavy’ test tonight
Olympic qualifier Eumir Marcial will take on a heavier opponent Thoedsak Sinam of Thailand in an eight-round bout at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium tonight as MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said it’s a prelude to facing bigger bruisers in Paris......»»
PNP colonel faces admin raps over sex video
A police colonel accused of documenting his sexual encounters with a woman he had an illicit affair with is facing administrative cases before the Office of the Ombudsman......»»
We’re working on it : DOJ says on expelled solon Teves’ extradition
The Department of Justice said it is working on extraditing expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. after a Manila court ordered the cancellation of his passport......»»
LIST: Flights canceled on February 18
The Manila International Airport Authority announced on Sunday the cancellation of several flights because of inclement weather......»»
‘Cancellation of Teves passport a victory for justice’
A court ruling, which ordered the cancellation of the passport of expelled Negros Oriental representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., is a ”victory for justice,” according to Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos......»»
Court orders Teves passport canceled
A Manila court has ordered the cancellation of the passport of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr., who is wanted in the country for multiple murder......»»
‘Congress may review NGCP’s franchise’
The Joint Congressional Energy Commission might be convened to review and decide on the amendment or cancellation of the franchise of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines following the region-wide power outage in Western Visayas that caused billions of pesos in economic losses, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said over the weekend......»»
President Marcos apologizes to OFWs for canceling UAE trip
Despite President Marcos’ last-minute cancellation of his trip to the United Arab Emirates, the gathering with the Filipino community here pushed through on Thursday night and was filled with fun and performances......»»
FACT CHECK: Mindanao Railway Project not cancelled
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the project is unaffected by the cancellation of the loan agreement as the project has been approved already by the National Economic Development Agency (NEDA)......»»
Uphold environmental, social protection laws or risk MPSA cancellation, Samar miners told
Mining companies operating in Eastern Samar should fully implement environmental and social protection measures, as contained in their mineral production sharing agreements or risk the cancellation of these permits issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources top officials of the province said......»»
PAL cancels Dipolog flights, adjusts Pagadian flight scheds due to runway repair
The flagship carrier Philippine Airlines has announced cancellation of several flights to and from Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte this month due to an ongoing repair work on the runway at Dipolog airport......»»
Scarce vessels face vacationers this long weekend — PPA
The Philippine Ports Authority on Thursday advised vacationers for this upcoming long holiday not only to travel light but to bring tons of patience, as they will likely endure long queues in ports because the number of vessels servicing passengers remains scarce. “That is the concern that we always raise, that the reason why we are having passenger congestion is because we lack vessels. In fact, in my understanding, MARINA (Marina Industry Authority Authority) has already relaxed the scheduling of vessels at Matnog Port. I hope they can also do it here in Batangas Port, which is the second largest port in the country, as well as on the other side, the Calapan Port,” said Santiago during an inspection of Batangas Port on Thursday. He said that by relaxing the scheduling of vessels, turnaround time will be faster and vessels will no longer have to go through berth waiting time. Earlier, PPA general manager Jay Daniel Santiago said they expect 1.4 million passengers to flock to various ports in the country in the lead-up to the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections this 30 October. Travellers are also heading to the provinces for the observance of All Saints and All Souls Day on 1 and 2 November. Santiago reminded passengers not to pay additional charges such as travel insurance, which scrupulous individuals are soliciting outside ports. “Travel insurances for passengers are covered by the common carrier insurance that is being paid by shipping companies. Do not be fooled by these individuals,” he said. Starting Friday, 27 October up to the weekend, some 17,000 to 20,000 passengers are expected to head to Batangas Port, he added. Meanwhile, MARINA on Thursday said it has already advised shipping companies to make sure their online ticketing systems are up and running to ensure the smooth processing of passengers. Eased shipping schedules In a separate statement, MARINA said that in anticipation of the forthcoming "Synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election and Undas 2023," the MARINA Regional Office 4 has issued a directive to relax the authorized schedule of trips for shipping operators within its jurisdiction, in anticipation of the expected surge in passengers and cargo in the coming days. The directive aims to ensure the safe, reliable and convenient transportation of passengers and rolling cargo while accommodating the heightened demand. The relaxation of schedules is guided by the conditions outlined in MARINA Advisory No. 2015-10, which provides "Guidelines during Emergency, Holiday Season, and Special Occasion." Key provisions of the said directive include immediate departure when passenger and cargo capacities are met, prompt return to congested ports, increased sailing frequencies and a strict "First Come, First Served" policy for passengers and cargo. MARINA said that in cases where the measures taken to address congestion and meet demand prove insufficient, other shipping companies or operators may be authorized to deploy their vessels to ensure the swift recovery of affected areas from emergency situations, congestion or similar circumstances. “Changes or adjustments in ship schedules will be allowed with written confirmation from MARINA and are subject to modification, cancellation, or revocation for valid reasons. A copy of this order will be provided to concerned shipping lines and government agencies, with a particular focus on the PCG, its stations, PPA, and local government units,” the statement read. The directive is effective from 27 October 2023 to 6 November 2023, or until shipping operations on the affected routes return to normal, whichever occurs earlier. The post Scarce vessels face vacationers this long weekend — PPA appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bishops from Mindanao File Petition to President Marcos to Stop Tampakan Mining
Bishops from Mindanao, led by Bishop Cerilo Alan Uy Casicas from the Diocese of Marbel and Reverend Father Jerome M. Millan, Director of the Social Action Center in the Diocese of Marbel, submitted petitions to President Marcos last October 11, calling for the cancellation of the extension agreement for the development of the Tampakan copper-gold site by Sagittarius Mines Incorporated (SMI).The bishops represent.....»»
‘The Last Rakrakan Festival’ date and venue revealed
We’re about to embark on a journey that transcends music! The Last Rakrakan Festival is thrilled to unveil its grand finale on 25 to 26 November 2023, at the magnificent SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque City. This isn’t just any festival; it’s a historic grand finale that will etch its mark in the annals of music history. The Rakrakan Festival has been your soundtrack for years, your haven for unforgettable moments. As we prepare to take our final bow, we want you to be part of this epic farewell. This is your last chance to be part of The Last Rakrakan legacy, to witness the culmination of an era that has united music lovers, transcended boundaries, and celebrated diversity. The festival, initially scheduled for 10 to 11 June 2023, at Clark Global City, Pampanga, had to be postponed due to the impending weather conditions of heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms occurring at that time. But fear not, for the music gods have heard your calls, and Rakrakan Festival is making a triumphant return at the dazzling festival grounds of the South. We understand the disappointment caused by the cancellation last June, but we promise that the wait will be worth it. The return of The Last Rakrakan Festival this November is not just a continuation; it’s a revival, a chance to make up for the missed moments and the birth of a legacy that will resonate in the hearts of generations to come. Imagine a festival where every note played, every beat dropped, and every lyric sung carries the weight of a decade-long journey. The Last Rakrakan Festival 2023 is not just a gathering; it’s a testament to the power of music to unite, inspire, and ignite the spirits of thousands and we invite you to be a part of this unforgettable experience. The grand finale awaits, and it will be a celebration of music, culture, and the incredible community that has supported us throughout the years. The post ‘The Last Rakrakan Festival’ date and venue revealed appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Famed environmental warrior graces RC Manila assembly
The Rotary Club of Manila had a brilliant, unique guest speaker at its last weekly members’ meeting at the Manila Polo Club — the famed, internationally acclaimed author, lawyer, environmental activist, and recipient, in 2009, of what is regarded as the Nobel Prize of Asia, the Ramon Magsaysay Award (non-category), Antonio Oposa Jr. For about an hour and a half last Thursday, 21 September 2023, RC Manila members, officers and guests at the MPC’s Turf Room alternately stood up to sing along and listen to Oposa’s telling of “good stories,” his way, he said, of promoting and creating awareness for his advocacies and his passion for the environment. Oposa earned a law degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law. For a short time, he worked in a law firm, until he realized that his heart was not in the practice of law but rather with nature and the environment. He traveled to Norway and enrolled in a course on energy and the environment at the University of Oslo’s summer program and afterwards, to Boston, where he pursued and later obtained his LLM at the Harvard Law School in 1997. [caption id="attachment_188497" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Valiant environmental warrior Antonio Oposa: ‘My biggest achievement is that I have turned some of my adversaries into co-advocates. And what could be more inspiring now than to see their own children out there, protecting the sea?’[/caption] In 1993, Oposa made global headlines for the landmark case, Minors Oposa v Factoran where the Supreme Court ruled that the 43 children counseled by Oposa, who filed legal action against the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, seeking cancellation by the agency of existing timber license agreements and stopping the issuance of new ones, ruled in favor of the plaintiffs. “The case was brought to court amid the government’s then granting over 90 logging companies permits to cut down nearly four million hectares of old-growth forest when only 850,000 hectares remained. And forests were being logged at a rate of some 200,000 hectares per year! I told the Court how my son, only three at that time, would no longer see these forests by the time he was 10. I couldn’t help thinking, that if this wasn’t stopped not a single old-growth forest would remain for him and future generations to enjoy,” Oposa said. The case had initially been dismissed in trial court on the ground that there was no legal personality to sue. Oposa elevated the case to the Supreme Court, and in a much-hailed case of intergenerational responsibility, the Supreme Court upheld the legal standing and right of the children to initiate action on their behalf and on behalf of generations yet unborn. What was so remarkable about the case is that Oposa sued on behalf of generations yet unborn and today that milestone case is known in Philippine and global jurisprudence as the “Oposa Doctrine.” For its part, the Philippine Supreme Court, too, carved a permanent niche for itself in environmental law with its promulgation of Oposa v Factoran. It secured its place in history, earning praises from the international environmental community and a reputation as a champion of the right to a healthy environment. Oposa also recounted at this talk at the RC Manila meeting last Thursday another epic landmark case involving the legal tussle he waged against 11 government agencies for the cleaning up of severely polluted Manila Bay. In December 2008, a decade after he filed that case, the Supreme Court issued a decision in his favor. In a continuing mandamus ruling, the Supreme Court ordered all defendant agencies to implement a time-bound action plan that would clean up Manila Bay and to give the Court a progress report on the matter every three months. Oposa talked about the Island Sea Camp he organized in 2001 in Bantayan Island where he gave children lessons on coral reefs, snorkeling and sustainable practices. In 2003, 2004, while holding weekend training camps for children in the Sea Camp “we noticed the rampant illegal fishing going on. Dynamite fishing and commercial fishing intrusions into prohibited coastal zones went unchecked. Something had to be done,” related Oposa. Thus, was born the Visayan Sea Squadron. “I organized a strike team with crack enforcers from the National Bureau of Investigation, Navy, fishermen, sea watch volunteers, lawyers, law students and even a few foreigners. The target was not small fishermen but crime syndicates and operators behind the sale of blasting caps and dynamite powder. Seizures and raids followed,” he said. Operations were so effective that word went out that his friend Jojo de la Victoria, the fearless Cebu City Bantay Dagat (Sea Watch) chief, and Oposa were targets of assassination. A local newspaper interviewed De la Victoria, revealing an intelligence report about illegal fishing operators putting up a P1-million bounty for him and Oposa. In 12 April 2006, 48 hours after he was interviewed, De la Victoria was felled by a hired gunman outside his house in Cebu City. “Jojo’s life was not in vain. After his funeral, a core team met for dinner to regroup. The tide of illegal fishing started to turn. Exploits of the Visayan Sea Squadron — and the courage and synergy of the men and women who made it happen — became known far and wide,” Oposa said. He continued, “Four years after Jojo died, Visayan Sea Squadron co-founder Alfredo Marañon was elected governor of Negros Occidental province. He gathered the other governors in the region to begin a restorative plan for the Visayan Sea which encompasses an area of over a million hectares. The governors passed a landmark joint resolution declaring the entire Visayan Sea a marine reserve.” For his valiant work as an environmental warrior, Oposa has been the recipient of many award in recognition of his valiant work as an environmental warrior. Aside from receiving the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2009, he was given the equally prestigious Center for International Environmental Law Award in 2008. Earlier, in 1997, he was conferred the United Nations Environment Programme Global 500 Roll of Honor, the highest UN honor in the field of the environment. Asked if there was anything about his attainments that gives him the most satisfaction, Oposa said, “My biggest achievement is not that I caught this violator and that violator when we were busy with our Visayan Sea Squadron operations; it is that I have turned my adversaries into co-advocates. Some of those who had opposed me are now supporting me in my advocacies. And what could be more inspiring than to see their own children helping us out there, protecting the sea?” The post Famed environmental warrior graces RC Manila assembly appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
EDITORIAL - Smothered by smog
The last time Metro Manila and neighboring provinces were blanketed by ashfall, grounding flights, forcing the cancellation of classes and disrupting office work was in January 2020 when Taal Volcano erupted......»»
Hanna destroys crops worth P1B
As if the rising inflation has not hit Filipinos hard enough, monsoon rains worsened by typhoon “Hanna” resulted in at least P1 billion in agricultural losses and P130 million in infrastructure damage. “Hanna” yesterday left the Philippine area of responsibility, but not before forcing the cancellation of classes in some Metro Manila cities and Northern Luzon municipalities. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said the rains affected a total of 514,153 people from 140,101 families. At least two people were reported dead from the calamity. The NDRRMC said at least 502 houses were damaged in the Ilocos region, Cagayan Valley, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Western Visayas and the Cordillera Autonomous Region. As of press time, 24 roads and nine bridges remained closed to vehicular traffic with three areas still reeling from the loss of electricity, while one still had no water supply. Seventy-nine seaports canceled operations in Cagayan Valley, MIMAROPA and Western Visayas on Monday, stranding dozens of passengers. Authorities said all affected domestic flight routes had resumed travel. Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture reported that crop and other agricultural product damage and losses totaled P1.07 billion, up from P898.4 million in the previous days. Taiwan, China The DA recorded production losses of 46,811 metric tons, affecting 42,333 hectares of agricultural land and 31,060 farmers. Rice, corn, high-value crops, livestock and poultry were among the commodities affected. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, “Hanna” will continue to strengthen the southwest monsoon, or habagat, in the next three days, while outside the PAR. “Hanna” will slowly move west-northwestward over the Taiwan Strait while gradually weakening. It is forecast to make landfall over the coast of Guangdong or Fujian, China tomorrow morning or afternoon as a severe tropical storm. PAGASA said rapid weakening will ensue as the tropical cyclone moves further inland over Guangdong late Wednesday or Thursday. The center of Hanna’s eye was 360 kilometers northwest of Itbayat, Batanes, outside the PAR. It packed maximum sustained winds of 120 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 165 kph while moving north-northwestward at 15 kph. The post Hanna destroys crops worth P1B appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Senate to probe viral road rage incident
A resolution has been introduced in the Senate to investigate the viral road rage video in Quezon City in which a driver, who turned out to be a dismissed police officer, was shown assaulting and brandishing a gun at an unarmed cyclist. In Senate Resolution No. 763, Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and Senator Pia Cayetano stressed that the “incident involves public order and safety, which is an important concern for everyone.” “This is a serious case involving public order and safety, which cannot simply be settled amicably and swept under the rug,” the resolution read. The two lawmakers also emphasized that the incident “highlights the safety of cyclists on the road, and the issue of road sharing, a concept that remains ignored by and alien to many Filipino motorists…” Over the weekend, a video of a car driver physically assaulting and drawing his gun on an unarmed cyclist went viral on social media. The driver, later identified as Wilfredo Gonzales, surrendered to the Quezon City Police District. In a press conference at Camp Karingal, Gonzales claimed that he and the cyclist had settled the matter. However, lawyer Raymond Fortun, who first shared the video in the hopes of getting the identity of the man who drew his gun on the cyclist, said that the cyclist will no longer file a complaint due to fear for his life and his family. In a separate post, Fortun also claimed that the cyclist was forced to shell out P500 from his pocket for the alleged damage to Gonzales’s vehicle. On Tuesday, the Land Transportation Office issued a show cause order against Gonzales for committing several traffic violations during the incident near Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City on 8 August. Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police said it has confiscated three more guns from Gonzales following the cancellation of the latter’s gun permits. The PNP Firearms and Explosives Office said that Gonzales’ License To Own and Possess Firearm, Firearm Registration, and Permit To Carry Firearms Outside Residence have all been revoked due to the incident. The post Senate to probe viral road rage incident appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»