Caloocan City village chief gunned down
By JOSEPH ALMER PEDRAJAS A barangay chairman was shot dead while on his way home in Caloocan City midnight Saturday. The victim was identified as Gally Dilao, chairman of Barangay 151 in Caloocan. A police report said Dilao was walking on Progreso St. on his way home from a birth anniversary party when […].....»»
No. 5 most wanted person, arestado sa Caloocan City
HINDI na nakalusot sa kamay ng batas ang isang mister na wanted sa kaso ng panggagahasa at pangmomolestiya nang malambat ng mga awtoridad sa ikinasang manhunt operation sa Caloocan City, kahapon ng madaling araw. Sa ulat ni Caloocan police chief P/Col. Ruben Lacuesta kay Northern Police District (NPD) Director P/BGen. Rizalito Gapas, nakatanggap ng impormasyon ….....»»
Wanted ng NPD nasakote sa caloocan
ARESTADO ang isang lalaki na nakatala bilang top 7 most wanted person sa Northern Police District (NPD) sa isinagawang manhunt operation ng pulisya sa Caloocan City, kamakalawa ng gabi. Ayon kay Caloocan police City chief P/Col. Ruben Lacuesta, nakatanggap ng impormasyon ang mga tauhan ng IDMS, Warrant and Subpoena Section (WSS) hinggil sa kinaroroonan ng ….....»»
2 tulak timbog sa P68-K shabu
SWAK sa rehas na bakal ang dalawang hinihinalang drug personalities matapos kumagat sa ikinasang buybust operation ng pulisya sa Caloocan City. Kinilala ni Caloocan City police chief P/Col. Ruben Lacuesta ang mga suspek na sina alyas Ert, 53 anyos, at alyas Mekini, 20 anyos, kapwa residente sa Brgy. 19. Batay sa ulat ni Col. Lacuesta ….....»»
Gov’t agencies kick off simultaneous SLP cash payout for micro rice retailers
Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian on Saturday assured micro rice retailers at the Commonwealth Market in Quezon City that the Marcos administration will continue helping them not only financially but also in monitoring their well-being. Gatchalian, along with Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Director Fhillip Sawali, led the kick-off of the simultaneous cash assistance payout for micro rice retailers in Quezon City and the cities of San Juan and Caloocan. Gatchalian said qualified micro rice retailers who were not able to avail of the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) cash assistance in the Saturday rollout are assured of receiving their cash assistance as the DSWD will continue the payouts in the following days. In his message to the beneficiaries of the DSWD’s SLP Cash Assistance for Micro Rice Retailers, Gatchalian emphasized the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to immediately assist the micro rice retailers who were affected by the price cap as mandated by Executive Order No. 39. "The President wants to convey his message that he understands what you are going through. I was talking to him yesterday and he knows that this is not easy for our micro rice retailers. That is why he immediately instructed us to provide this kind of financial assistance or livelihood grants to assist you," Gatchalian said. A total of 589 micro rice retailers affected by the imposition of price controls were each given cash aid amounting to P15,000 in the three public markets where the simultaneous payout was held. For Commonwealth Market, SLP-cash aid payouts were given to 405 micro retailers; 136 retailers at the Maypajo Market in Caloocan City, and 48 beneficiaries at the Agora Market in San Juan City. According to the DTI, the P15,000 cash assistance has been calculated as the maximum amount allowed to compensate rice retailers classified as a micro-enterprise (based on Republic Act No. 9501 or Magna Carta for MSMEs) for losses incurred for at least seven days from the effectivity of EO 39. “On behalf of President Bongbong Marcos, we thank our small rice retailers like you who followed immediately and helped to be part of the solution... When we work together, we know that nothing is impossible,” the DSWD chief said. The cash assistance payout is one of the measures of the Marcos administration to help micro rice retailers in line with the issuance of EO No. 39 which set a price cap of P41 per kilo of regular-milled and a ceiling of P45 per kilo of well-milled rice. The DSWD chief reiterated the message of President Marcos that while the issuance of EO 39 aims to protect the buyer, the government will not leave the micro rice retailers behind. “The Executive Order that came out is a mechanism to protect our small buyers. We know that it is also important that they have food on the table, but our president also knows that we should also help you, our partners, in delivering food services to our people,” Gatchalian emphasized. The DSWD chief also pointed out that the SLP is not just giving financial assistance. He said the directive of the President is for government agencies to continue the dialogues with rice retailer organizations “so that we can better understand what other assistance will come from the national government for our small rice retailers.” “Sabi nga ng pangulo, hindi ito yung pagbigay ay tapos na. Patuloy po ang magiging dayalogo sa inyong mga samahan para lalo pa naming maunawaan kung ano pa yung mga tulong na manggagaling sa pamahalaang nasyonal para sa ating mga small rice retailers,” Gatchalian said. Gatchalian stressed that the national government and the local governments are here to help the micro rice retailers. “Don't worry, we will continue to monitor your well-being,” the DSWD chief said. The post Gov’t agencies kick off simultaneous SLP cash payout for micro rice retailers appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DSWD starts 15k cash aid for small rice retailers in four Metro Manila cities
The Department of Social Welfare and Development started on Saturday, 9 September the distribution of the P15,000 cash assistance to small and micro rice retailers under the DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program. "Ang DSWD ay handang-handa na para mag-payout. Nandiyan ang pondo at naitabi na namin,” Gatchalian said. The DSWD and the Department of Trade and Industry kick-offed the SLP cash payout in public markets in four cities, which include Quezon City and the cities of Caloocan, Manila, and San Juan. Gatchalian and DTI Sec. Fred Pascual will personally supervise the actual SLP payouts in Commonwealth Market in Quezon City and Maypajo Market in Caloocan City on the morning of Saturday. Gatchalian along with his DSWD-SLP team met with officials of the DTI at the Central Office in Quezon City Friday to finalize the initial list of rice retailers who were affected by the price ceiling on regular milled and well-milled rice as mandated by Executive Order No. 39. Under EO No. 39 which took effect 5 Sept., regular milled rice was given a price cap of P41 per kilo while the well-milled rice was given a ceiling of P45 per kilo. “Once we have the verified list of eligible small rice retailers, then we can have the SLP payout the whole day of Saturday. The payout will be on the ground, meaning the DSWD paymasters will go to the marketplace where the rice retailers are,” Gatchalian said. During the meeting between DSWD and DTI, it was agreed upon that rice retailers located in wet markets, public markets, and other areas accessible to the general public (excluding supermarkets and convenience stores) shall be entitled to the SLP cash assistance amounting to P15,000. Even sari-sari stores located outside of wet markets and public markets are now eligible for a Php5,000 SLP subsidy, according to the DSWD chief. “Unlicensed rice retailers and sari-sari store owners selling rice are also included in the SLP payout which is in line with the president’s directive that the list of beneficiaries should be inclusive,” Gatchalian said. The amount of P15,000, according to DTI, has been calculated as the maximum amount allowed to compensate rice retailers classified as a micro-enterprise (based on Republic Act No. 9501 or Magna Carta for MSMEs) for losses incurred for at least seven days from the effectivity of EO 39. The post DSWD starts 15k cash aid for small rice retailers in four Metro Manila cities appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Pursuing sustainable dev’t, food security
Asia is the world's largest rice consumer, accounting for 90 percent of global rice consumption. According to a business website that made use of data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service, the Philippines is among the top 20 countries with the highest rice consumption per capita. Data shows that the country's almost 113 million population consumes around 16.50 million metric tons of rice every year. The affordability and availability of rice have been cited as the primary reasons for Filipinos' penchant for eating rice. Thus, the proliferation of restaurants in the country serving "unlimited rice" has always been a fool-proof marketing strategy to entice customers. India's announcement in July that it would restrict the export of non-basmati rice has jolted not just the country but the global rice market. India is the world's largest rice exporter, accounting for over 40 percent of the global rice trade. It is on this note that I am calling for stronger government interventions in the agricultural sector. Unfortunately, India's decision comes at a time when the country is grappling with flooded rice fields as a result of recent calamities. But we cannot blame India for its decision to prioritize its domestic market. We have to be prepared as this could trigger a rice crisis affecting millions of Filipinos who consider rice a staple food. It is high time that we provide our local farmers with much-needed support to boost domestic rice production by offering them drought-resistant rice seeds, more fertilizers, additional irrigation, increased training, and easy access to credit facilities with low-interest rates. Our government must focus on short-term remedies such as exploring alternative sources like Vietnam and Thailand. But more importantly, we must implement long-term interventions that will lead to sustainable rice production. I have always been an advocate of sustainability and self-sufficiency to achieve food security which is a top priority of the current administration. Meanwhile, I have remained committed to visiting various parts of the country, not only to provide assistance but also to address the concerns of our people. On 5 August, we attended the blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the two-storey Malasakit Center Building at Cotabato Regional and Medical Center in Cotabato City. We aided 647 patients and 2,535 medical frontliners including security guards, utilities, and other hospital staff. Meanwhile, qualified beneficiaries were given financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Joining us were CRMC Chief of the Hospital, Dr. Ishmael Dimaren, Maguindanao del Norte Rep. Bai Dimple Mastura, Matnog Mayor Zohria Bansel-Guro, Sultan Kudarat Mayor Tucao Mastura, and Vice Mayor Shameem Mastura. We also participated in the inauguration of the new Super Health Center (SHC) in the town of Libungan, where we assisted 1,000 indigent beneficiaries together with Vice Governor Efren Piñol, former vice governor Shirlyn Macasarte, Mayor Angel Rose Cuan and Vice Mayor Jims Fullecido. At the invitation of Mayor Angel Rose Cuan, we attended the town's Inter-Barangay Basketball Championship as part of its 62nd Founding Anniversary and 8th Katambolit Festival. We then headed to Midsayap to attend the groundbreaking of the SHC and assist 1,000 struggling residents together with Rep. Samantha Santos, Vice Gov. Efren Piñol, Mayor Rolando Sacdalan, and Vice Mayor Vivencio Deomampo Jr. On 4 August, we witnessed the groundbreaking of the SHC to be built in Monkayo, Davao de Oro. We visited the construction and renovation of the public market funded through our efforts. We also distributed assistance to 1,000 indigents in the area accompanied by Congresswoman Maria Carmen Zamora, Vice Governor Jayvee Uy, and Board Member Herv Apsay, among others. On 3 August, we were in Batangas to witness the groundbreaking of the Batangas Provincial Medical Center (New Provincial Hospital) in the municipality of Tuy. We also led the distribution of aid to 1,700 residents, with the support of Governor Dodo Mandanas. We were joined by Vice Gov. Mark Leviste, Congressmen Eric Buhain and Ray Reyes, Tuy Mayor Jose Jecerell Cerrado, San Luis Mayor Oscar Lito Hernandez, Vice Mayor Maan de Gracia, Lian Vice Mayor Ronin Leviste, and other local officials. We then went to Davao City to attend the 1st General Assembly of the Philippine Councilors League-Occidental Mindoro. On 2 August, we visited Caloocan City and witnessed the groundbreaking of the SHC, along with Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, Congresswoman Mitch Cajayon-Uy, Congressman Oca Malapitan, Mayor Along Malapitan, and Vice Mayor Karina Teh. We distributed aid to 980 impoverished residents in collaboration with the offices of Cong. Cajayon-Uy, Councilor Ed Aruelo, and Councilor Wewel De Leon. For those affected by Typhoon Egay, we distributed food packs and assisted 5,000 beneficiaries in Minalin, Arayat, and various towns in Pampanga; 500 in Bauang, La Union; 700 in Calumpit, and 1,700 residents from Hagonoy, Guiguinto, and San Miguel in Bulacan; 900 in Dagupan City, San Fabian, and Calasiao in Pangasinan; 200 in Binangonan, Rizal; and 200 in San Antonio, Zambales. We also assisted 89 fire victims in various barangays in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. We also provided help to 1,200 impoverished residents of Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija; 1,049 in San Pedro City, Laguna; 800 in Tabaco City, Albay; and 67 more in Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. We also helped people in Bulacan, including 66 in Santa Maria, 66 in Paombong, 66 in Baliwag, 66 in Bustos, 66 in Obando, and 66 in Norzagaray. In Batangas, we also assisted 500 beneficiaries from Calaca, 400 in Tanauan City, and 57 more in Batangas City. The post Pursuing sustainable dev’t, food security appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Green Economy Program for highly urbanized LGUs underway
Ten government units will participate in the Green Economy Program, which seeks to promote the Philippines' transition to a green economy, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said on Wednesday. This is after the DENR signed a joint declaration for the Green Economy Program in the Philippines during the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen earlier this week. Highly urbanized LGUs being considered include Baguio City, Pasig City, Quezon City, Caloocan City, Davao City, as well as Ormoc City, Island Garden City of Samal, Metro Iloilo and the islands of Palawan and Siargao. Although the details of the projects are not yet complete, Yulo-Loyzaga said in a Malacañang Press Briefing that the DENR had identified the potential LGUs because they are the frontliners in solid waste management efforts in the country, particularly in controlling methane releases from solid waste landfills. "We are targeting to have all our submissions ready hopefully for assessment by the (National Economic and Development Authority) Board by November of this year," Yulo-Loyzaga said. Asked by reporters about the primary LGU concern in terms of solid waste management, the DENR chief said that each stage is still a challenge, especially on how to capture what would be part of both the formal and informal economic activities. She mentioned waste collection as one of the challenges because this involves logistics and personnel who will collect and properly process wastes in available materials recovery facilities. “As you know, sanitary landfills are among the main ways that this waste are now disposed of and monitoring the quality of the environment around the sanitary landfills is of course always a challenge ‘no, how the management processes are actually abided by in terms of the ecological soundness of the practices,” she explained. “We are still in need of some institutionalization in terms of the way our solid wastes are handled locally and consequently our national capacity," the DENR chief added. She claimed that the government has started its own initiatives to "green our economy." The Green Economy Program seeks to aid the Philippines' transition to a green economy by promoting circular economies, reducing waste and plastic, and increasing the use of renewable energy sources to aid in the fight against climate change. The post Green Economy Program for highly urbanized LGUs underway appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Caloocan city launches ‘Pambansang Pabahay’ project
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Undersecretary Avelino Tolentino III, representing Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar, and Pag-IBIG Fund chief executive officer Marilene Acosta witnessed on 19 June the signing of a memorandum of agreement between the Caloocan City LGU and a partner-developer for a housing project under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino housing program. The project, composed of 24 buildings, will benefit around 12,064 families and will be situated in the Bankers and Deparo areas, both in Caloocan City. It is expected to address the housing concerns of more than 20 percent of the city’s residents. In a video message, Acuzar congratulated the LGU and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to address the country’s housing gap. “Ito ay hudyat na ng tuloy-tuloy na pag-arangkada ng ‘Pambansang Pabahay.’ Kaya congratulations po sa Caloocan City, lalo na po sa ating mga beneficiaries, dahil abot-kamay na po ang inyong pangaarap na ligtas, disente at murang pabahay para sa inyong pamilya (This is a signal that we’re full speed ahead with the ‘Pambansang Pabahay’ program. Congratulations to Caloocan City, especially our beneficiaries, because your dreams of a safe, decent and affordable home for your families are now within reach),” said the housing czar. Acosta, meanwhile, reiterated Pag-IBIG’s support to help ensure the project’s completion. Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan conveyed his excitement for the housing project, which he said would greatly help his constituency. “Isa ang ‘Pambansang Pabahay’ dito sa Caloocan sa mga proyekto na nasasabik ako. Sa pagkakataong ito, mga ‘Batang Kankaloo’ na nag-serbisyo sa Caloocan muna ang bibigyan natin ng prayoridad. Sa proyektong ito, sila naman ang bibigyan natin ng pagkakataon na magkaroon ng maayos at disenteng tahanan (This program is one project that really excites me. Caloocan residents serving the city are our first priority. We will give them the chance to have a proper and decent home),” Malapitan said. Also present to witness the signing were Caloocan City District 1 Representative Oscar “Oca” Malapitan and other DHSUD and LGU key officials. The post Caloocan city launches ‘Pambansang Pabahay’ project appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Stricter rules bind water firms in revised deals
Water concessionaires — Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Company Inc. — will be governed by stricter rules under the amendment concession agreement with the government. Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office chief regulator Patrick Lester said the recently signed revised rules provided more stringent provisions to deliver better services to consumers. “Now the penalties for missing their service obligations will be bigger, unlike before. Their obligations used to be limited but now, non-revenue services are included,” Ty said in an interview with reporters on Wednesday. “Within the year, if they do not reach their targets based on the approved business plan, we can penalize them as well,” he added. Maynilad and Manila Water’s obligations include providing an uninterrupted usable water supply to consumers. Previously, the MWSS RO did not penalize the concessionaires’ non-revenue service failures. Ty, however, reiterated that changes are needed “to better serve the customers and make sure that the concessionaires are doing their jobs.” As stated in the new agreement, failure to meet any obligation for more than 15 days, or 3 days, in cases where public welfare is affected, can be a basis for the MWSS RO to impose financial penalties. In return, any penalized concessionaire needs to pay their duties within 10 days after receipt of demand from the MWSS RO. Ty noted that any penalties collected from the concessionaires will be distributed to consumers in the form of rebates. In case the concessionaires fail to follow the amended guidelines and maintain their obligations, Ty stressed that the MWSS RO has the option to get a third party to do the works of the concessionaires. Likewise, they may also recommend that the concession agreement be further improvised. Compliance assured In separate statements, both Maynilad and Manila Water vowed to comply with the directives of the MWSS RO. “We support the MWSS’s initiatives to improve our service to our customers. We have been in discussions with the MWSS Regulatory Office to fine-tune the Implementing Rules and Regulations to ensure these are under the terms of the Revised Concession Agreement,” Maynilad said. Meanwhile, Manila Water noted that the company has yet to receive the official notice from MWSS RO about the penalties, but it committed to abide by any directive issued by the regulator. Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire in the country in terms of customer base. It is the concessionaire or the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, which is composed of the cities of Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor, and Imus, and the towns of Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario, all in Cavite province. The Manila Water, on the other hand, provides service to about 23 cities and municipalities, including Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pateros, San Juan, Taguig, Marikina, most parts of Quezon City, portions of Manila as well as 14 towns of Rizal province. The post Stricter rules bind water firms in revised deals appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
MWSS: Stricter penalties await water firms
Water concessionaires Maynilad Water Services, Inc. and Manila Water Company, Inc. will be governed by stricter rules under the amendment concession agreement with the government. Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office chief regulator Patrick Lester said the recently signed revised rules provided more stringent provisions to deliver better services to consumers. “Now the penalties for missing their service obligations will be bigger, unlike before. Their obligations used to be limited but now, non-revenue services are included,” Ty said in an interview with reporters on Wednesday. “Within the year, if they did not reach their targets based on the approved business plan, we can penalize them as well,” he added. Maynilad and Manila Water’s obligations include providing uninterrupted and usable water supply to consumers. Overhaul needed Previously, the MWSS RO did not penalize the concessionaires’ non-revenue service failures. Ty, however, reiterated that changes are needed “to better serve the customers and make sure that the concessionaires are doing their jobs.” As stated in the new agreement, a failure to meet any obligation for more than 15 days or 3 days, in cases where public welfare is affected, can be a basis for the MWSS RO to impose financial penalties. In return, any penalized concessionaire needs to pay their duties within 10 days after receipt of demand from the MWSS RO. Ty noted that any penalties collected from the concessionaires will be distributed to the consumers in the form of rebates. In case the concessionaires fail to follow the amended guidelines and maintain their obligations, Ty pointed out that the MWSS RO has the option to get a third party to do the works of the concessionaires. Likewise, they may also recommend that the concession agreement be further improvised. Compliance assured In separate statements, both Maynilad and Manila Water vowed to comply with the directives of the MWSS RO. “We support the MWSS's initiatives to improve our service to our customers. We have been in discussions with the MWSS Regulatory Office to fine-tune the Implementing Rules and Regulations to ensure these are under the terms of the Revised Concession Agreement,” Maynilad said. Meanwhile, Manila Water noted that the company has yet to receive the official notice from MWSS-RO about the penalties, but it committed to abiding by any directive from the regulator. Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire in the country in terms of customer base. It is the concessionaire or the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, which is composed of the cities of Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the towns of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province. Manila Water, on the other hand, provides service to about 23 cities and municipalities, including Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pateros, San Juan, Taguig, Marikina, most parts of Quezon City, portions of Manila as well as 14 towns of Rizal province. ### The post MWSS: Stricter penalties await water firms appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Mga suspek sa pamamaril, paghagis ng granada sa NPD, tukoy na
MANILA, Philippines – MAY mga suspek na ang pulisya sa umano’y may kagagawan sa pamamaril at paghahagis ng granada sa tanggapan ng District Drug Enforcement Unit ng Northern Police District (DDEU-NPD) nitong Sabado ng madaling araw, Mayo 20 sa Caloocan City. Ayon kay Caloocan Police chief P/Col. Ruben Lacuesta, nakuhanan na nila ng sinumpaang pahayag […] The post Mga suspek sa pamamaril, paghagis ng granada sa NPD, tukoy na appeared first on Remate Online......»»
DENR urges young Filipinos: Be active on climate change
Environment Secretary Antonia Loyzaga called on young Filipinos last Monday to take an active role in crafting solutions to the ongoing climate crisis. In a statement, Loyzaga said she also issued the call during an event held at the DENR Central Office in Quezon City last week, as part of the agency’s Earth Day celebration with the theme “Invest in our Planet, Invest in our Youth.” Over 150 high school and college students as well as teachers from Metro Manila attended the event organized by the department. “We are in the middle of an emergency, and that is the climate crisis. What we need to do with you, the youth, is to become part of the solution,” Loyzaga told the participants. “Every fraction of every degree counts and we all need to work together to prevent even that fraction of a degree of increase, in terms of our temperatures,” she added. The activity was aimed at raising awareness, understanding, commitment and action on environmental stewardship among the youth. Loyzaga underscored the importance of participation, “as we all have the ability to make a difference and influence our country’s fight against the impacts of climate change and the degradation of our environment.” DENR Chief of Staff and Supervising Undersecretary for Strategic Communications Marilou Erni said the event served as an avenue to gather insights from young people in terms of the environmental issues and challenges they face in their communities. The participating schools and organizations included the Association of Science and Mathematics Educators of Philippine Private Schools, Oscar M. Alcaraz Community Scout, Brighton Ventures, Marikina Polytechnic University, St. Clare College of Caloocan, National College of Business and Arts, STI College, University of the Philippines — Diliman, Polytechnic University of the Philipines, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Universidad de Manila, Cagayan State University, New Era University, Quirino High School, Bagong Silang High School, West Fairview High School, North Fairview High School, Mother of Perpetual Help School, Immaculate Concepcion Academy, Ramon Magsaysay High School, South East Asia Institute of Trade and Technology, and Krus na Ligas High School. Over 150 high school and college students as well as teachers from Metro Manila attended the event organized by the department. During the event, the DENR held a visual communication workshop where participants showcased their vision of a livable environment and the significant ways to achieve that vision through a poster-making contest. Teachers were also given a platform to share their hopes for DENR, so that the agency could further improve its current environmental programs and initiatives. The participants listened to young leaders from the DENR as they shared the agency’s priority programs such as Clean Water, Clean Air, National Greening Program, Biodiversity Conservation, Coastal Marine Ecosystem and Solid Waste Management. The speakers encouraged the participants to consider a career in the sciences and be part of government service in the future. Erni said the DENR plans to continue holding youth-centered programs, including collaborating with the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education, for more strategic partnerships that will go beyond awareness and lead to translating this understanding and commitment into action. Earth Day is celebrated in the Philippines every 22 April in accordance with Proclamation No. 1481 signed in 2008 by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 in the United States and was globally recognized in 1990. The post DENR urges young Filipinos: Be active on climate change appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bantag, Zulueta declared fugitives
The Philippine National Police said Sunday it now considers former Bureau of Correction officials Gerald Bantag and Ricardo Zulueta as fugitives from justice after the issuance of arrest warrants against them about the murders of journalist Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa and Jun Villamor. A Las Piñas court issued the warrants against Bantag and Zulueta for the Lapid killing on 3 October 2022, while a court in Muntinlupa ordered their arrest over the death of Villamor on 18 October also last year. The status of Bantag and Zulueta as fugitives was announced by PNP public information chief P/Col. Redrico Maranan. The PNP has formed tracker teams searching for Bantag and Zulueta in Bulacan province and Caloocan City. Villamor was killed inside the New Bilibid Prison hours after he was tagged as the “middleman” or the one who looked for a gun-for-hire to kill during a press conference presided over by Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos. Villamor was tagged by self-confessed Lapid gunman Joel Escorial as the one who hired him for the hit. The post Bantag, Zulueta declared fugitives appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
2 empleyado ng BIR, 2 kasabwat arestado sa pangongotong
MANILA, Philippines- Arestado sa isinagawang entrapment operation ng pulisya ang dalawang empleyado ng Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) at kanilang dalawang kasabwat dahil sa umano’y pangongotong ng pera sa isang business owner sa Caloocan City. Kinilala ni Caloocan Police chief P/Col. Ruben Lacuesta ang mga naarestong suspek bilang si April Claudine Dela Cruz, 30, Data […] The post 2 empleyado ng BIR, 2 kasabwat arestado sa pangongotong appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Bebot na tulak, tiklo sa P170K shabu sa Caloocan
MANILA, Philippines – Umabot sa P170,000 halaga ng hinihinalang shabu ang nasamsam ng mga pulis sa isang bebot na umano’y tulak ng iligal na droga matapos ang isinagawang buy bust operation ng pulisya sa Caloocan City. Pinuri ni Northern Police District (NPD) Acting Director P/Col. Ponce Rogelio Peñones si District Drug Enforcement Unit (DDEU) chief […] The post Bebot na tulak, tiklo sa P170K shabu sa Caloocan appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
2 ‘durugista’ timbog sa P97K shabu sa Malabon
MANILA, Philippines- Swak sa kulungan ang dalawang bagong indentified drug personalities, kabilang isang misis matapos makuhanan ng higit P97,000 halaga ng shabu sa Malabon City, kamakalawa ng madaling araw. Kinilala ni Malabon police chief Col. Albert Barot ang naarestong mga suspek bilang sina Celia Orenda, 56 at Nilo Orlanda alyas “Unuo”, 46, kapwa ng Caloocan […] The post 2 ‘durugista’ timbog sa P97K shabu sa Malabon appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Caloocan hospital braces for surge
The number of Covid-19 patients at the Dr. Jose Rodriguez Memorial Hospital in North Caloocan City has more than doubled, but bed capacity is still far from being filled. Dr. Alfonso Fritz Famaran, the hospital’s medical chief, noted the increase in the number of Covid patients but stopped short of saying there is a surge. […] The post Caloocan hospital braces for surge appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Motorcycle rider dies after being run over by truck in Caloocan
A 21-year old rider met his untimely death after being run over by a truck in Caloocan City, Friday evening. Caloocan Police chief PCol. Samuel Mina said that Joseph Hilario, resident of Bambang Street, Tondo died on the spot from severe head and body injuries, while the driver of a Hino Truck bearing plate number […] The post Motorcycle rider dies after being run over by truck in Caloocan appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Barangay chief in Caloocan resort ordered arrested, suspended
The Department of the Interior and Local Government ordered the arrest of Barangay 171 chairman Romeo Rivera who has jurisdiction over the Gubat sa Ciudad resort in Caloocan City, which violated public health safety protocols last weekend......»»
Eleazar urges closer supervision on AoR
Newly-minted Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar on Wednesday has urged his ground commanders to closely supervise and monitor their respective areas of responsibilities (AoR) following the incident in a resort in Caloocan City. The PNP chief also wanted to have the people who engaged in the activity at Gubat sa Ciudad […] The post Eleazar urges closer supervision on AoR appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»