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Manila Water explores Pangasinan supply deal

The consortium of Manila Water Co. Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Manila Water Philippine Ventures continue to explore water supply partnerships with the Provincial Government of Pangasinan as it looks to revive the recently terminated concession agreement between the two......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

No interruptions in Metro Manila water supply, DENR exec says

There would be no water supply interruptions even if Angat Dam’s water level dips to its minimum operating level of 180 meters by mid-May, a Department of Environment and Natural Resources official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News6 hr. 18 min. ago

Gabriela lauds female lawyer for suing NLRC official

Women’s group Gabriela yesterday lauded a female lawyer for suing a National Labor Relations Commission official for alleged sexual harassment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Marcos names new LWUA head

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed lawyer Jose Moises Salonga as the new administrator of the Local Water Utilities Administration, which oversees the development of water supply systems in areas outside Metro Manila. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

SC affirms lawyer’s dismissal for hiding murder case folder

The Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal from government service of a lawyer for hiding the records of the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case in his file cabinet at Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

SC removes lawyer from gov’t service for misconduct in Ruby Barrameda case records

The Supreme Court has perpetually disqualified for government service a lawyer who was discovered with misplaced records related to the Ruby Rose Barrameda murder case within his secured cabinet in Malacañang......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

DENR keen on Israeli technology for water supply in island barangays

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is keen on adopting Israeli technology to provide affordable and accessible water to some 65-island barangays whose residents do not have sustainable water supply......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

LWUA firm on intervention as MCWD water leakage increases

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The battle over authority continues in the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) as the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) stands firm in its decision on the six-month intervention, despite the status quo stance. The LWUA expressed confusion as to why the incumbent MCWD board would not honor the partial intervention, clarifying that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, is dead at 84

MANILA, Philippines — Rene Saguisag, former senator and human rights lawyer, has died.  His passing was announced by the late senator’s son, Rebo Saguisag, in a statement that he posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday. “We are grateful that, in his final months, he was able to spend time with relatives, friends and countless.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Ex-councilor mum on allegations that he took pics under lawyer’s skirt

Ex-councilor mum on allegations that he took pics under lawyer’s skirt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Lawyer claims Isko Ouano was a victim of ‘mistaken identity’

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of Francisco “Isko” Ouano believed that his client was a victim of mistaken identity. Lawyer Nelson Macabocsit said he was prepared to prove that Ouano was innocent of the robbery and extortion charges against him. Ouano, 48, along with two other accused – Joselito Agtuca, 46, and German.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

OFW aspirants told: Engage with licensed recruitment agencies only

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The regional director of the Department of Migrant Workers in Central Visayas (DMW-7) warned aspiring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to engage with only legitimate and licensed recruitment agencies. Lawyer Karl Arriola, DMW-7 director, told CDN Digital that even if he was a lawyer, he still subscribed to the doctors’ advice: Prevention.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

La Viña on Duterte’s advice to Quiboloy: “a good lawyer will advise to cooperate”

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 29 February) – “A good lawyer will advise Quiboloy to cooperate. No ifs and buts, no way around this,” Law professor and former Law dean Antonio La Viña said in reaction to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s advice to his friend and spiritual adviser Pastor Apollo Quiboloy to “get yourself arrested” instead […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Young lawyer, 4 NPA comrades massacred by AFP—CPP

“Contrary to international laws of war, the victims were tortured and killed." The post Young lawyer, 4 NPA comrades massacred by AFP—CPP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

SC disbars lawyer who abandoned family

The Supreme Court has disbarred a lawyer who abandoned his legal family and lived with another woman, even displaying on social media their illicit affair......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Colmenares says he has no plans to run for Senate in 2025 midterm polls

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bayan Muna chairperson and human rights lawyer Neri Colmenares revealed that he will not be running for the Senate in the 2025 elections. In 2022, Colmenares ran for senate. However, he informed Cebu media on Tuesday, March 5, that running in the 2025 polls would be challenging. “Medyo mahirap tumakbo sa.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Manila Water ramps up deep well output

Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. is planning to boost its deep well production to around 80 million liters per day (MLD) before the government implements the reduced water allocation for Metro Manila in the coming weeks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Pinoy Aquaman sets new record in successful 10k open water swim in Capiz

CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Pinoy Aquaman” Ingemar Macarine never ceases to amaze after setting a new personal record for conquering the 10-kilometer open water swim in the Capiz Sea on Sunday, March 17, 2024.  The 47-year-old Macarine bested his previous 10k open water swim in Masbate last year. From four hours and 22 minutes in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

ULAP lauds water supply program for poor LGUs

Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua lauded a government program that aims to help the poorest municipalities in the country have access to clean and stable water supply. “We in ULAP have always emphasized the need to address people’s basic right to water, in line with our commitment […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024