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Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws

The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

US embassy ‘confident’ Quiboloy will face justice for his crimes

The United States is confident that controversial pastor Apollo Quiboloy will eventually face the charges filed against him in the US......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Two more American pedophiles barred entry at Mactan, NAIA airports

Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the international airports in Manila and Cebu barred the entry of two more American pedophiles who were found to have been previously convicted of committing sex crimes against minors. BI-border control and intelligence unit (BCIU) chief Dennis Alcedo, in his report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, said the passengers […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

BSP to observe ‘quiet period’ before policy meeting

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has reminded members of the Monetary Board and other central bank officials to not give any information or forward guidance on monetary policy seven days before a scheduled policy review......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 2nd, 2024

MCWD vs Rama, 5 others: Raps filed against Cebu City mayor, execs

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A period of heightened legal scrutiny for the mayor and his administration continued to intensify as another agency filed a new round of complaints against them. The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), led by Chairman Jose Daluz III and General Manager Edgar Donoso, lodged the complaints against the mayor before the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

TURNING POINT: Too Poor Against Poverty

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 06 March) – Poverty is unquestionably the key driver of human trafficking. Crime syndicates, including religious groups, use the poor to advance their interest. Traffickers exploit women and children from rural communities, conflict- and disaster-affected areas, and impoverished urban centers in sex trafficking, forced domestic work, forced begging, and other […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Murder rap for Makati road rage suspect

The businessman accused of killing a family driver during a road rage incident along the EDSA-Ayala tunnel in Makati was charged with murder before the city prosecutor’s office yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 1st, 2024

Carpenters in Sibonga fight over unreturned borrowed work tools, 1 found dead

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 60-year-old carpenter was found dead at a dried-up riverbed in Sibonga town, southern Cebu on early Thursday morning, May 2, after engaging in a fistfight with a colleague over borrowed work tools which the victim allegedly did not return the night before. The colleague, accused of being responsible for the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

13 BI officers face kidnap, extortion raps

Thirteen officers of the Bureau of Immigration accused of kidnapping 16 Indians are facing criminal charges before the Pasay City prosecutor’s office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Marcos congratulates Indonesia s Prabowo after apparent election victory

Prabowo, who is accused of several rights abuses, relied on campaign tactics that aimed to “rebrand” his image before Indonesians similar to Marcos’ campaign strategy in the 2022 polls, according to political science expert Richard Heydarian......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Stray Kids, Itzy show how to nail J.Y. Park s Like Magic dance challenge

In addition to the new limited-edition flavor, three of the hottest K-Pop groups, Stray Kids, Itzy, and Nmixx, as well as the founder of JYP Entertainment, J.Y. Park, have created unexpected experiences for devoted fans. As part of this exciting collaboration, the groups have teamed up to drop the ultimate K-Pop anthem song and music video called “Like Magic,” produced by J.Y. Park. The full song and video is available to be streamed on JYP Entertainment's YouTube channel......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Sectoral groups call for extension of Comelec accreditation for Barmm polls

Sectoral groups call for extension of Comelec accreditation for Barmm polls.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 31st, 2024

‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups

The composition is the most fundamental defect of the Special Committee, agencies, which civil society organizations said, “not only failed to address the many human rights issues relating to the brutal ‘war on drugs’ and suppression of freedoms and dissent but are, in fact, part of the problem.” The post ‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Tarlac groups get milkfish from BFAR

Tarlac groups get milkfish from BFAR.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Tamaraws, Altas lead respective Filoil groups

With new coaches, the revamped Far Eastern University and University of Perpetual Help zoomed to the solo lead of their respective groups in the Filoil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 19th, 2024

Seven Bago farmer groups get composting equipment from DA-BSWM

Seven Bago farmer groups get composting equipment from DA-BSWM.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Blaans want armed groups in tribal enclaves disarmed

The Department of the Interior and Local Government is now acting on reports by ethnic Blaans in Tampakan, South Cotabato about the presence of private armed groups in their domains, mostly led by settlers identified with certain local officials......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Mining groups launch video documentary

Various mining groups have launched an award-potential documentary to reinforce public awareness of responsible mining practices in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Newest Kadiwa store in Cordillera features products from 120 farmer groups

Newest Kadiwa store in Cordillera features products from 120 farmer groups.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024