30 proposals received since PPP Code took effect
The government has received up to 30 unsolicited proposals since the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Code took effect......»»
Search for missing labor activist expands in 1st month of disappearance
It has been more than a month since his disappearance but Lariosa remains missing. The effect of his abduction rippled down to other organizers in the Southern Mindanao region. The United Nations (UN) has identified that enforced disappearance is a frequently used strategy to spread terror, not only to the close relatives of the disappeared but also to their communities. The post Search for missing labor activist expands in 1st month of disappearance appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
Of PPP codes and elevator rides
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio “Arsi” Balisacan, a marathoner, can run long distances, say a 42-kilometer marathon for hours on end. He has done it many times, in the Philippines and beyond......»»
Of PPP codes and elevator rides
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio “Arsi” Balisacan, a marathoner, can run long distances, say a 42-kilometer marathon for hours on end. He has done it many times, in the Philippines and beyond......»»
PPP mode draws interest from Swedish businesses
Businesses in Sweden are open to investing in the Philippines via public-private partnerships amid improving macroeconomic fundamentals and business climate......»»
NEDA welcomes award of NAIA PPP
The award of the contract for the P170.6-billion project to rehabilitate the Ninoy Aquino International Airport highlights the emphasis of the Marcos administration in providing world-class air transportation infrastructure to achieve the government’s economic transformation agenda, according to the National Economic and Development Authority......»»
Bataan-Cavite bridge O& M eyed for PPP
The government is looking at the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge as a potential public-private partnership project......»»
DOTr: Government, PPP projects to solve Metro traffic
The Department of Transportation has committed to solve the traffic congestion in Metro Manila through public-private partnerships after the region was ranked as the worst metro in the world in a mobility index......»»
‘Summer MMFF 2024’ hindi matutuloy, pag-arangkada ng PPP pag-aaralan pa
WALANG Summer Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) ngayong taon. ‘Yan ang inanunsyo ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), ang organizer ng nasabing event, sa kabila ng patuloy na record-breaking streak ng 49th MMFF na umani na ng mahigit P1 billion sa takilya. Ayon sa MMDA Chairman at concurrent MMFF ExeComm Chairman na si Don Artes,.....»»
An isolation state of mind
It was April of 1998, a week before my birthday, when my wife Karen asked what my plans were for my birthday. I automatically replied “none really” since we had just moved to a tiny rental house. Karen replied by pointing out that it had been four years since my dad Louie Beltran died (1994) and I had not had a birthday party since......»»
She was too sick for a traditional transplant. So she received a pig kidney and a heart pump
She was too sick for a traditional transplant. So she received a pig kidney and a heart pump.....»»
Philmar Alipayo shares last message he received from late Jaclyn Jose
Champion surfer Philmar Alipayo, Andi Eigenmann’s fiancé, shared the last message he received from the late Jaclyn Jose. .....»»
Laguna PPO receives drones and radios from Mayors’ League to Enhance Public Safety
Camp BGen Paciano Rizal, Santa Cruz, Laguna – Laguna Provincial Police Office (PPO) received a generous donation of drones and iconic radios from the Mayors’ League, Laguna Chapter, on February 21, 2024. The four (4) donated drones and 72 handheld radios were donated by the Mayors’ League and received by Laguna Police Provincial Director Police […].....»»
Quiboloy told to face Senate probe on sex raps
A lawyer for televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has received the copy of a subpoena requiring him to appear in the next Senate hearing on the allegations that he had repeatedly raped several of his former followers, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Friday. A copy of the document that Hontiveros shared with Senate reporters showed that the summon was received.....»»
53.5k signatures for people’s initiative submitted to COMELEC in Butuan
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 24 January)—The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) here has received forms bearing 53,495 signatures as part of a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution. Lawyer Tristan Niog, city election officer, confirmed to MindaNews in a phone interview on Tuesday that they received a total of 5,767 forms with signatures from 86 […].....»»
Government to consult on regulation of shooting clubs and ranges
The Government is consulting New Zealanders on a package of proposals for simple and effective regulation of shooting clubs and ranges, Associate Minister of Justice, Nicole McKee announced today. "Clubs and ranges are not only important for people learning to operate firearms safely, to practice, and to compete, but they are also great community assets," Minister McKe.....»»
Lagman clarifies statement on Cha-cha after Senate leadership change
MANILA, Philippines — Albay First District Rep. Edcel Lagman has clarified that he did not give a categorical statement that Charter change (Cha-Cha) proposals would progress due to the Senate leadership change, despite being asked about it a week ago in a press briefing. Lagman, in a statement on Monday said that he will also.....»»
Raymond Garcia suspends new Palaro procurements pending review
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has ordered the “immediate suspension” of all new procurements related to the city’s hosting of the Palarong Pambansa 2024 in July pending a review of the proposals. Garcia said he wants to make sure that they only spend government funds on what’s needed. “Daghan.....»»
Gary Estrada never nakatanggap ng indecent proposal: Na-offend ako!
“NA-OFFEND ako!” Yan ang hirit ni Gary Estrada nang matanong kung may mga natanggap ba siyang indecent proposals noong kabataan niya. Napag-usapan kasi ang tungkol sa mga alok o offer ng mga matrona at bading sa mga male celebrities sa entertainment industry sa guesting ni Gary sa “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.” Kahapon, May 20,.....»»
Leandro nag-sorry sa transwoman: Hindi ko naibigay yung hiniling niya
MARAMING bading na lumandi sa dating sexy actor na si Leandro Baldemor kasabay ng mga indecent proposals mula sa mga nagpapantasya sa kanya. Ito yung kasagsagan ng kasikatan ng seasoned actor sa paggawa ng mga sex-drama movies sa Seiko Films ilang taon na ngayon ang nakararaan. Kuwento ni Leandro nang makachikahan namin last week, May.....»»