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53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
FDA warns vs unregistered herbal medicine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned the public against the purchase and use of two unregistered herbal medications......»»
SEC Orders Removal of Binance from Apple, Google App Stores
The Philippines’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ordered Apple and Google to remove Binance’s app from their app stores, citing concerns about investor protection and Binance’s alleged violation of Philippine securities laws. The SEC said in a news release that Binance was operating as an unregistered broker selling or offering unregistered securities, posing a threat […].....»»
Unregistered entities may face more stringent AMLC sanctions
Unregistered designated non-financial businesses and professions that failed to register on time could face more stringent sanctions from the financial intelligence unit, according to the Anti-Money Laundering Council......»»
Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators
The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»
DTI NegOcc warns public of unregistered lending firm
DTI NegOcc warns public of unregistered lending firm.....»»
GPS 2024: Over $20 billion to get transport back on track
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has released the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport, outlining the Coalition Government's plan to build and maintain a transport system that enables people to get to where they need to go quickly and safely. "Over the next three years, our investment of around $7 billion per year prioritises economic growth and productivity, increased.....»»
Cebu City police probe habal-habal driver’s possible involvement in crimes
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City police are looking into the possible involvement of a habal-habal driver, who was caught with an unregistered firearm during a checkpoint on Monday, April 1, in previous crimes, including the illegal drug trade. Police Major Henry Savior Orbiso, chief of Parian Police Station, told CDN Digital that they will.....»»
Lambat Bitag Sasakyan confiscates over 7K vehicles since Sept 2022
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) announced that it has already confiscated a total of 7,054 vehicles from September 16, 2022 to February 25, 2024, continuously strengthening the police campaign known as Oplan Lambat Bitag Sasakyan......»»
Lambat Bitag Sasakyan confiscates over 7K vehicles since Sept 2022
THE Davao City Police Office (DCPO) announced that it has already confiscated a total of 7,054 vehicles from September 16, 2022 to February 25, 2024, continuously strengthening the police campaign known as Oplan Lambat Bitag Sasakyan......»»
Man kills 2 officers at police station in Malaysia in a suspected Jemaah Islamiyah attack
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - A man stormed a police station in Malaysia and killed two police officers early Friday in what's being investigated as a Jemaah Islamiyah terror attack. The man also injured another officer before being shot dead. Material linked to Jemaah Islamiyah, a shadowy Southeast Asian terror network that is linked to al-Qaida, was found in the attacker's home and five members of his fami.....»»
Police to offer free rides in case of transport strike next week
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In the event of a transport strike next week, the different police units in Central Visayas will deploy some of their vehicles to offer free rides to the public. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office Central Visayas (PRO-7), however warned that they will only be.....»»
Budget officers in CV undergo financial management training
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over 600 budget officers in Central Visayas underwent Public Financial Management (PFM) Training in Cebu last month. The initiative, led by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) in collaboration with the Association of Local Budget Officers-Central Visayas Inc., took place at a hotel in Mandaue City. This training was a.....»»
Campaign launched vs display of PNP, TEAM stickers on private vehicles
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – The display of stickers bearing the name and logo of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Traffic Enforcement Agency of Mandaue (TEAM) is prohibited, especially on privately owned vehicles. TEAM Asst. Department Head Hyll Retuya said this could create confusion and give the impression that the vehicle owner was a.....»»
PNP officers urged to shun adventurism
Amid rumors of destabilization attempts against the administration, Philippine National Police chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. has rallied police officers against resorting to adventurism......»»
Natakot sa LTO 32,000 DELINQUENT VEHICLE OWNERS NAGPAREHISTRO NA
BUNGA nang mahigpit na kampanya ng Land Transportation Office (LTO) laban sa unregistered vehicles na tumatakbo sa mga lansangan,mahigit sa 32,000 may-ari na ng mga delikwenteng sasakyan at motorsiklo ang nagparehistro ng kanilang mga sasakyan sa LTO – National Capital Region (NCR) mula Enero 1 hanggang 23, 2024. Sulat ni LTO-NCR Regional Director Roque ….....»»
LTFRB may ‘libreng sakay’ kasabay ng transport strike sa April 15
MAY handog na libreng sakay ang Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ngayong Lunes, April 15. Ito ay para sa mga commuter na maaapektuhan ng transport strike. Ang anunsyo ng LTFRB ay matapos ipahayag ng transport groups na magpapatuloy sila sa serye ng mga welga simula sa nasabing petsa upang ipakita ang hindi pagsang-ayon.....»»
GPS 2024: 15 new Roads of National Significance
The Coalition Government's priority for investment in the draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport is to support economic growth and productivity and ensure our land transport system allows people and freight to move quickly and safely, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. "Delivering on commitments in our Coalition Agreements, we are re-introducing the successful Roads.....»»
Jeepney strike under way in Philippines as deadline to modernise nears - Philippines
Government tells operators they must join cooperatives by Tuesday and gradually replace their vehicles with greener options A three-day strike by drivers of jeepneys in the Philippines began on Monday as transport groups warned that thousands could be pushed off the roads by government modernisation plans. The jeepney is the backbone of the Philippines transport system. The customised, privately-owned buses, which look li.....»»
Chinese nabbed for P3 million bribe try in Taguig gun raid
A Chinese man was arrested for allegedly offering P3 million to police officers in exchange for releasing him and another Chinese earlier arrested during a raid on a townhouse in Taguig on April 14......»»