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Chan orders fire victim to stop rebuilding house
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan personally ordered one of the victims of the fire in Barangay Pusok to stop reconstructing his house. Chan visited the fire site at Sitio Sta. Maria on Tuesday, December 9, 2023, after learning that one resident had already started constructing a house in the area.....»»
Marcos suspends penalties for e-trike ban violators in Metro Manila
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and local government units to give more time to e-bike and e-trike drivers before banning them on major roads......»»
3 Chinese nationals nabbed for violating Davao City’s firecracker ban
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 February) – Three Chinese nationals who used pyrotechnics to welcome the Chinese New Year here are facing charges for violating City Ordinance 060-02 or the firecracker ban. Arrested by operatives of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) for using pyrotechnics at the Royal Pines Subdivision along Shrine Hills in Matina […].....»»
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......»»
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......»»
Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»
GSMI income shrinks sans one-time gain
Earnings of Ginebra San Miguel Inc., the hard liquor unit of San Miguel Corp., declined in the first quarter despite higher revenues on the absence of a one-time gain......»»
LT Group income slightly up in 2023
Earnings of tycoon Lucio Tan’s LT Group Inc. saw a slight improvement last year as higher contributions from its banking, liquor and property units offset the slowdown in the tobacco business......»»
Gerald may ‘request’ kay Julia bago maging calendar girl, ano kaya ito?
TILA nagkaroon pala ng kasunduan ang celebrity couple na sina Julia Barretto at Gerald Anderson bago maging calendar girl ng isang liquor brand ang aktres. Ang chika ni Julia, nagkaroon lang ng isang request ang kanyang boyfriend. Ang bilin daw ni Gerald, dapat maging “graceful” pa rin siya kapag ginawa na ang pictorial ng pagiging.....»»
Bello’s cyber libel trial set on Feb. 26
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 22 February)—The trial of defeated vice presidential candidate Walden Bello for the two counts of cyber libel charges has been scheduled for Feb. 26 at the Regional Trial Court Branch 10 in Davao City. The hearing was originally set for Feb. 1 but it was postponed following the work and classes […].....»»
Philippines Feb. 6 landslide death toll rises to 37, search continues
MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 37, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for the over 60 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles and dozens of people. Previous reports said 35 people were found dea.....»»
Philippines Feb. 6 landslide death toll rises to 37, search continues
MANILA, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 37, the government said Sunday, as rescue workers comb mud and rubble in search for the over 60 missing people. The landslide hit the mountain town of Maco in Davao de Oro province on the evening of Feb. 6, burying several homes, vehicles and dozens of people. Previous reports said 35 people were found dea.....»»
Filipino fishers set to sail despite China s fishing ban in West Philippine Sea
Defying China’s fishing ban in areas in the West Philippine Sea, a group of Filipino fishermen will embark on a collective fishing expedition at the country’s territorial waters of Masinloc, Zambales on Thursday......»»
AI, deepfake ban seen to make platforms toe the line
AI, deepfake ban seen to make platforms toe the line.....»»
Comelec eyes ban on AI, deepfakes
The Commission on Elections is eyeing to ban the use of artificial intelligence and deepfakes during the campaign for the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
Comelec wants ban on AI, deepfake campaign materials in 2025 polls
The Commission on Elections is seeking a ban on the use of artificial intelligence in campaign materials for the 2025 elections, including the creation of "deepfake" images or audio......»»
Zambales fishers reject China s fishing ban in Philippine waters
Small-scale fisherfolk said that they will continue fishing activities in the Philippine waters despite China's unilateral imposition of a four-month fishing ban in the South China Sea......»»
Hong Kong to keep eye on protest song ban
Hong Kong to keep eye on protest song ban.....»»
No ban on US beef, dairy despite bird flu
The Philippines will not ban the importation of cattle products such as beef and milk from the United States as regulators maintain that these products are safe to consume amid bird flu cases in the US dairy herd......»»
Solon bubuhayin pag-ban ng cellphone sa iskul
Muling ihahain ni Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian ang panukalang batas upang ipagbawal ang paggamit ng cellphone habang nasa eskuwelahan ang mga estudyante. The post Solon bubuhayin pag-ban ng cellphone sa iskul first appeared on Abante......»»