Cavite village chief gunned down
A barangay captain in Dasmariñas City, Cavite was shot dead on Monday......»»
Mendoza cannot suspend Calabarzon LTO chief accused of extortion
Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza has no authority to suspend the head of the LTO in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), even as complaints of alleged corruption have been filed at Malacañang against the official......»»
Calabarzon LTO chief accused of extortion
A group of bus drivers and operators has accused the chief of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) of extortion......»»
Philandering Quezon City cop nabbed
Members of the anti-scalawag unit of the Philippine National Police have arrested an active Quezon City cop facing a charge of concubinage in Makati City last 30 September. In a belated report yesterday, Brig. Gen. Warren de Leon, chief of the PNP Integrity Monitoring and Enforcement Group, said the suspect, Master Sergeant Ledesma Mollenido, 36, assigned at the Quezon City Police District was nabbed at a room at Airobez Hotel in Makati located along 5487 Boyle Street. Mollenido was arested by virtue of a warrant issued by Cavite judge Antonio Oyao Del Val last 29 September for concubinage. A P30,000 bail was set for the policeman’s temporary liberty. De Leon said the case was filed by Mollenido’s wife after discovering that her husband was cohabiting with another woman. He said Mollenido was arrested based on a tip-off of the hotel’s supervisor. Mollenido is currently detained at the IMEG custodial facility in Camp Crame “for documentation prior to the return of an arrest warrant to the issuing court,” De Leon said in a statement. The post Philandering Quezon City cop nabbed appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DoJ prosecutors told: Probe Pinoy-Indian case delay
The Philippine National Police on Thursday appealed to the Department of Justice’s Office of the Regional Prosecutor in Southern Tagalog to intervene in the immediate filing in court of the amendments in the charge of illegal possession of firearm against a Filipino-Indian businessman. In a two-page letter dated 27 September 2023 addressed to Assistant Regional Prosecutor Rogelio D. Radoc Jr. and signed by P/Lt. Col. Stefano Andrenicus A. Rabino, chief of the PNP’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Southern Metro Manila District Field Unit, it stressed that the Office of the City Prosecutor of of Dasmariñas in Cavite has yet to act on the 8 September resolution signed by Radoc himself. “Given the mandate to practice close coordination between the Prosecution and Law Enforcement, we ask for the immediate intercession of your Honorable Office to remind and compel the OCP Dasmariñas to comply, without delay, with the Resolution dated 8 September 2023 and file the necessary charges against the respondent,” said Rabino in his letter. To recall, the Dasmariñas OCP was ordered in the resolution to amend the charges it filed in court against Filipino-Indian businessman Amith Chandiramani. The OCP, aside from only the charge of illegal possession of a 9mm handgun, has been ordered to amend the criminal charge sheet to include illegal possession of M4 carbine and M26 fragmentation grenade with casing. Rabino said they were informed that the OCP have yet to officially received the copy of the resolution but said they find the claim as incredulous and as a ploy to delay. The post DoJ prosecutors told: Probe Pinoy-Indian case delay appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Mober unveils Pasay charging hub for EV fleet
Green logistics pioneer Mober unveiled its P2-million electric vehicle charging station in Pasay City on Wednesday. The 800-square-meter charging hub in Zamora Street has 30 charging units for Mober’s fleet of 60 electric delivery trucks. “This inauguration symbolizes not just a milestone but a beacon of our overarching blueprint for an environmentally conscious logistic framework. And, we’re just getting started,”€Dennis Ng, Mober’s chief executive officer, said. Ng said Mober will add more EV charging stations in Metro Manila and 60 in Laguna that will cater to its southern fleet in the first quarter of 2024. He also revealed plans to incorporate more potent 22-kilowatt chargers along with a selection of direct current chargers in Cavite and Bulacan, amplifying Mober’s commitment to versatility and adaptability in its green infrastructure. The charging stations will eventually be opened to the general public, he added. Fast charging Equipped with the latest open charge point protocol, 7 kilowatt chargers compatible with both type 2 and GB/T (gigabyte/terabyte) standards, each charging point guarantees brisk charging sessions, ensuring the efficiency of Mober’s EV fleet exclusively earmarked for one of its IKEA customers. “We strategically opted for this charging capacity as our EV fleet remains dormant during nighttime, allowing optimal charging without overwhelming the grid,” Ng said. Beyond infrastructure, Mober’s unique partnership model provides an unprecedented advantage to businesses by allowing them to transition to green delivery operations with zero upfront costs, effectively democratizing access to green logistics. This hassle-free collaboration is pivotal in encouraging more companies to embrace sustainable logistics, reinforcing Mober’s role as a game-changer in the sector. Aligning with the progressive mandates of the Electric Vehicles and Charging Systems Act, Mober’s initiatives underscore the Philippines’ assertive stance on eco-driven policies and endeavors. With Mober’s pioneering approach, businesses have a definitive roadmap to swiftly decarbonize their last and mid-mile delivery systems, heralding a new era in business sustainability. Mober started in 2015 and was initially designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises solve their on-demand logistical needs. Eight years later, it became a business-to-business platform, facilitating sustainable delivery for retail giants such as IKEA Philippines, SM Appliance Center, Nestle Philippines and Nespresso. The company aims to become the leading green logistics delivery provider in Southeast Asia by securing a mixed fleet of 100 electric vans and trucks by the end of 2023. The post Mober unveils Pasay charging hub for EV fleet appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LTO issues show cause order vs Cavite ‘road rager’
The Land Transportation Office on Tuesday revealed that it has issued a show cause order against the registered owner of a vehicle whose driver figured in another road rage incident inside a subdivision in Imus, Cavite. The issuance of the SCO on the registered owner of a white Honda CRV with license plate REN123 was in compliance with the order of LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II to the LTO Regional Office 4A to immediately conduct investigation into the misbehavior of the male driver before and during the confrontation. In the SCO signed by LTO regional director Cupido Gerry Asuncion dated 25 September, the registered owner was asked to explain in a notarized affidavit on why she should not be penalized in connection with the incident. “You are directed to submit your response under oath within five days from the receipt hereof why no disciplinary action should be taken against you,” the SCO read. The violation is Reckless Driving under Section 48, Article V of the Republic Act 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. The incident is now viral in the social media with the videographer saying that the driver appeared to be under the influence of liquor. In the video, the Honda CRV was seen swerving on a public road in an apparent bid to block the vehicle from behind to pass and later, the driver of the Honda CRV stopped the vehicle and confronted the driver of the vehicle behind him. The driver of the Honda CRV was also heard in the viral video cursing at the occupants of another vehicle. The post LTO issues show cause order vs Cavite ‘road rager’ appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
LTO nag-isyu na ng ‘show cause order’ sa may-ari ng sasakyan na sangkot sa road rage sa Cavite
NAGLABAS na ang Land Transportation Office (LTO) ng Show Cause Order (SCO) laban sa may-ari ng sasakyan na nasangkot sa road rage incident sa isang subdivision sa Imus, Cavite. Ito’y kaugnay na rin ng kautusan ni LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II kay LTO Regional Office 4A na magsagawa agad ng kaukulang imbestigasyon.....»»
FLI debt papers get top PhilRatings grade
The proposed P10-billion bond float of property developer Filinvest Land Inc., or FLI, has been assigned the highest credit ratings and stable outlooks by the Philippine Rating Services Corporation, or PhilRatings. FLI’s proposed bonds, amounting to P10 billion with a P2-billion oversubscription allowance, were assigned an issue credit rating of PRS Aaa. The high rating was also assigned to FLI’s outstanding bonds, totaling P35.4 billion. Proceeds from the issuance will be used for capital expenditures and debt refinancing. “We are delighted to receive a PRS Aaa rating from PhilRatings for our proposed bond issuance. This rating reflects our healthy fundamentals and underscores our constant focus on growth and financial sustainability,” Tristan Las Marias, FLI president and chief executive officer, said. PRS Aaa signifies the highest credit quality with minimal risk. The capacity to meet financial commitment is extremely strong under the grade. Outlook stable PhilRatings also issued a stable outlook on PhilRatings. An outlook gives a glimpse on the direction of any rating change within one year. A Stable outlook means the rating will likely be unchanged in the next 12 months. PhilRatings said it took “into account the following key considerations: FLI’s established brand name and track record, with geographically diverse real estate products and substantial land bank for future expansion; its sound growth strategies; its improved revenues and operating cash flow, supported by more than satisfactory liquidity and interest coverage” for the outlook. For 2023, FLI will launch condominium and housing developments in Antipolo City, Taytay, Angono, Calamba City, Tanauan City, Trece Martires City, Bacoor City, Dumaguete City, and the Island Garden City of Samal. FLI will also accelerate the development of its township projects in East Town in Cainta, Rizal; Timberland Heights in San Mateo, Rizal; Ciudad de Calamba in Calamba City, Laguna, The Wood Estates in Trece Martires City, Cavite, and Palm Estates in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. The FLI townships will include residential, commercial, transportation, and school components to create a self-sufficient environment that considers the needs of residents and customers in mind. For malls, FLI is currently constructing Marina Town in Dumaguete City which will open by end-2023, and new malls in Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City and Activa Cubao which will open by end-2024. These will expand FLI’s retail portfolio by about 55,000 square meters in gross leasable area, or GLA, bringing FLI’s nationwide retail GLA to 300,000 square meters. The post FLI debt papers get top PhilRatings grade appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Marcos ‘relative’ sued for estafa
An entrepreneur who introduced himself as a second cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is facing syndicated estafa and estafa charges before the Department of Justice for allegedly amassing millions of pesos from three individuals, including a public relations practitioner and a retired general. The entrepreneur was identified as Mario Pacursa Marcos, chief executive officer of Smart Citi Teknologi, who earlier announced a partnership with TESLA Technologies on industrial development projects in the country, including an ambitious project in Roxas, Palawan which would turn an island into a smart city. One of the “victims,” the president of a PR firm, said she was duped by Marcos into financing the PR events and press conferences she planned and conducted for him in the belief that he was a “real Marcos.” According to the victim, she spent P13 million on various press conferences at the Manila Hotel. “All the checks he gave me bounced. I communicated with him several times, but he kept making false promises,” the victim said in a press conference. Another complainant, identified in the complaint sheet as Phebe Dy, a contractor, said Marcos got P12 million from her when she was promised a contract from his big-ticket projects. “I gave him P12 million in two tranches, the last one at BGC, The Fort. But when I decided to get my money back, he gave me an unnotarized certificate of title with a deed of absolute sale. It turned out Marcos had no valid ownership in the title,” she said. The third victim, retired Army Brig. Gen. Arnulfo Jose Marcos, said he was tricked by his namesake Marcos into investing P800,000 in the partnership with TESLA Technologies. “I borrowed the money from the Armed Forces and Police Savings and Loans Association Inc. It turned out the TESLA partnership and project were a hoax. That money was meant for the studies of my son,” he told reporters. The respondent Marcos supposedly sealed an agreement with TESLA Technologies to enable the transfer of Czech technology to the Philippine partner for the assembly of two Tesla products in the country — a unique diagnostic health device and a magnetic engine either in Subic or Cavite. The partnership would supposedly create an Internet-based platform for the smart city program that would provide connectivity for various applications, including households, smart homes, and smart cities. Smart Citi Teknologi was to invest $5 million for the transfer of technology and another $3 million for the production of small electronic products. The post Marcos ‘relative’ sued for estafa appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Filinvest Land bonds earn top credit score, stable outlook from PhilRatings
The proposed bond issuance of full-range developer Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) has been assigned the highest issue credit ratings and stable outlooks by the Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). FLI’s proposed bonds, amounting to P10 billion with a P2 billion oversubscription option, were assigned an issue credit rating of PRS Aaa. The same PRS Aaa rating was also assigned to FLI’s outstanding bonds, totaling P35.4 billion. Proceeds from these bonds will be used for capital expenditures and debt refinancing. "We are delighted to receive a PRS Aaa rating from PhilRatings for our proposed bond issuance. This rating reflects our healthy fundamentals and underscores our constant focus on growth and financial sustainability. We are grateful for PhilRatings’ trust and confidence in Filinvest Land and aim to continue building the Filipino dream through our various property developments,” said Tristan Las Marias, FLI president and chief executive officer. Obligations rated PRS Aaa (the highest rating assigned by PhilRatings) are of the highest quality with minimal credit risk. The obligor’s capacity to meet its financial commitment to the obligation is extremely strong. Each of the ratings was also assigned an Outlook of Stable. An Outlook is an indication as to the possible direction of any rating change within a one-year period and serves as a further refinement to the assigned credit rating for the guidance of investors, regulators, and the general public. A "stable outlook" means the rating will likely be unchanged in the next 12 months. According to PhilRatings, the assigned credit ratings "take into account the following key considerations: (1) FLI’s established brand name and track record, with geographically diverse real estate products and substantial land bank for future expansion; (2) its sound growth strategies; (3) its improved revenues and operating cash flow, supported by more than satisfactory liquidity and interest coverage,” among other factors. For 2023, FLI will launch condominium and housing developments in Antipolo City, Taytay, Angono, Calamba City, Tanauan City, Trece Martires City, Bacoor City, Dumaguete City, and the Island Garden City of Samal. FLI will also accelerate the development of its township projects in East Town in Cainta, Rizal; Timberland Heights in San Mateo, Rizal; Ciudad de Calamba in Calamba City, Laguna, The Wood Estates in Trece Martires City, Cavite, and Palm Estates in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. These FLI townships will include residential, commercial, transportation, and school components to create a self-sufficient environment that considers the needs of residents and customers in mind. For malls, FLI is currently constructing Marina Town in Dumaguete City which will open by end-2023, and new malls in Filinvest Mimosa+ Leisure City and Activa Cubao which will open by end-2024. These will expand FLI’s retail portfolio by about 55,000 square meters in gross leasable area (GLA), bringing FLI’s nationwide retail GLA to 300,000 square meters. FLI is also present in the industrial park and ready-built factory leasing businesses with its Filinvest Innovation Parks in New Clark City, Tarlac, and Calamba City, Laguna. Last 19 August, FLI broke ground on the 25-hectare Filinvest Innovation Park Ciudad de Calamba, an expansion of the 50-hectare Filinvest Technology Park in Ciudad de Calamba. FIP-CDC is envisioned to become a stage for new and relevant products that will catalyze progress in the local community. The post Filinvest Land bonds earn top credit score, stable outlook from PhilRatings appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bacoor police chief sacked
Philippine National Police chief Police General Benjamin Acorda Jr. on Wednesday ordered the relief of Bacoor City Police Office in Cavite after two of his police sergeants were arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group for allegedly collecting P1.5 million every month from transport operators in Bacoor. The PNP chief stressed that he ordered the sacking of the Bacoor City Police Office chief for command responsibility. “In line with our one-strike policy, the chief of police, he will be affected. He will be relieved. I will be giving the order as soon as we are done with our press conference,” Acorda said. CIDG director Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat said the two cops were identified as Senior Master Sgt. Joselito Bugay, assigned as intelligence officer of the Bacoor City Police Station; and Staff Sgt. Gregor Bautista, also assigned to the Bacoor City Police Station. “These policemen gained notoriety for allegedly extorting money from transport groups in Bacoor City. These individuals stand accused of collecting monthly payments or payola from tricycle operators, driver’s associations, and other transport groups,” Caramat said. Also arrested was a civilian identified as John Louie de Leon while another, Edralin Gawaran, the head of the Bacoor Traffic Management Department of Bacoor City fled. Acorda said the arrest of the suspects came during the conduct of entrapment operation in Barangay Molino in the morning of Tuesday and recovered from the suspects were three firearms and various ammunitions. The PNP chief disclosed that the operation stemmed from a complaint from local transport leaders as well as the local government of Bacoor City on the said illegal activities involving cops. The post Bacoor police chief sacked appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Comelec must come clean
More than ever, Commission on Elections officials need to come clean about the alleged fraudulent transmission of the May 2022 election results. Particularly so after the poll body’s chief again admitted last week that most of the election results were electronically transmitted using just one private internet protocol or IP address. After Chairman George Garcia’s admission before senators, opposition Senator Aquilino Pimentel III blurted out, “I’m in shock to find out that our entire election system (in 2022) was one large private network.” Similarly, Senator Imee Marcos, confronting Garcia, said, “So you are telling us that it’s true that the transmission of the results came from a single IP address? So that is true?” Like Ms. Marcos and Mr. Pimentel, most of us, too, need to inform ourselves about the brewing electoral integrity controversy, which has been floating around the Internet for some time. What Ms. Marcos and Pimentel were referring to had been alleged by former Information and Communications Technology Secretary Eliseo Rio. Garcia’s admission, in effect, confirmed Rio’s allegation that more than 20 million votes received from various vote-counting machines or VCMs in the 2022 polls had the same private IP address, 192.168.0.2. An IP address is a string of numbers assigned solely to each device so it can connect to the Internet. Significantly, the information about a single mysterious IP address used by VCM modems in 20,300 precincts in the (National Capital Region), and Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal provinces only came to light a year after the polls. The mystery IP address surfaced when Rio and his group of digital forensic experts cross-checked what seemed to be “raw files” — which a Comelec insider uploaded on the Comelec website — against the “reception logs” provided by the Comelec. Immediately after the 2022 polls, Rio strongly expressed alarm about the extraordinarily speedy transmission of electoral results and urged the Comelec to release the “reception logs.” With the discovery of a single IP address used to transmit an over 20-million vote count, Rio and his group became ever more alarmed about the electoral exercise’s integrity. Comelec, however, insisted no law mandates different IP addresses for transmission. Comelec also said all the modems were brand new, purchased after thousands of modems were found defective. The poll body said the primary telecommunications company involved in transmitting results recommended that modems be 4G-capable instead of the 3G used in previous elections. This, even if it meant using only one IP address. Bolstering the Comelec’s contention, two private electoral watchdogs said there was nothing illegal and surprising about the use of a single personal IP address since it was common practice. Rio and his group, however, remain undeterred in their allegation that there was a single “fabricated source” for the electoral results, and they were unconvinced by the watchdogs’ explanation. So, the debate on IP address 192.168.0.2 continues, particularly on the technical issue of a “man-in-the-middle” hack attack. Technically, “a man-in-the-middle attack is a security breach where a hacker inserts himself between two parties and potentially alters the communication between the two.” Still, wherever these highly technical debates lead to, Rio and the electoral watchdogs are sure of one thing — Comelec must do more. Rio and his group are challenging Comelec to resolve all remaining doubts about the election by disclosing the actual transmission logs from the VCMs. They rightly point out that transmission logs are not the same as “reception logs,” which the Comelec made public last March. Like Rio and his group, the National Citizens Movement for Free Elections said that what Comelec claimed to be “transmission logs” were actually “reception logs.” Resolving the ongoing controversy, therefore, will only happen when the Comelec comes clean with accurate transmission logs. The post Comelec must come clean appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bureau of Plant Industry should only get P1 budget — Tulfo
Rookie lawmaker Erwin Tulfo wants a meager P1 budget for the "useless" Bureau of Plant Industry for failing to exercise its monitoring power over the supply of onions in the Philippine market, reportedly subject anew to hoarding and price manipulation. "This BPI is so useless. Don't give this a budget. Just give it maybe five cents. You guys are not doing your job.... Might as well, we will give you a P1 budget," Tulfo said during the House Committee on Agriculture and Food probe into the possible hoarding of onion in the country. The congressional probe, which had previously concluded in May, reopened anew following reports that the commodity's price is being manipulated through hoarding activities. The probe was triggered by the agricultural produce shortage, primarily in onions, which saw prices reaching as high as P500 to P700 per kilo in the last quarter. The BPI, under the Department of Agriculture, was on the receiving end of the panel's wrath due to its failure to effectively mitigate the persistent surge in the price of onions nationwide. Tulfo quizzed the BPI on why they "cannot do anything" to cease the unscrupulous scheme despite possessing the jurisdiction to oversee or monitor cold storage facilities and ascertain if there is indeed an onion supply shortage. "The oversight committee was even better when Congress stepped up. So we'll just do your work and don't give you a budget. What is the use of the department?" Tulfo said. He emphasized that the price of onion only went down after the members of the House led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez toured the markets. "It took the oversight committee of Congress and it is not the job of Congress to go round and round to do your job. Mr. Chair, this should be the work of the BPI, and it's the responsibility of the BPI to do that," Tulfo added. "We wouldn't be here today if government agencies had just done their jobs. Something is lacking here. Contrary to the claims, BPI officer-in-charge division chief Sheree Samala told the panel that they monitored cold storage and also had a consultation meeting with the farmers involved. "As we've mentioned during past hearings, we also conducted monitoring in our cold storages and also had a consultation meeting with our farmers. And we requested that the local supply be released first and they agreed and committed that there would still be supply throughout last year in November and December," Samala told lawmakers. Moreover, Samala admitted that the drop in the onion supply had been observed, but proposals were also considered to meet the necessary demand by importation. "We allow farmers as to their claim that they would be able to supply... at the time of November," she said. Tulfo was clearly not buying the BPI's assertion, as he remained steadfast in his position that there would be no congressional probe if there were no supply shortages due to hoarding and that the agency did its part. "If you monitor the cold storage, thousands of sacks are there. We know that's why we're here because there is hoarding Mr. Chair. There is hoarding, so the price has increased. If you are monitoring, it will not reach there. If you have anticipated, then you have given the directive to the traders to release the supply," he stressed. Echoing Tulfo, Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga likewise chided the BPI for failing to take swift action to cease hoarding and price manipulation. Barzaga said suppliers would buy the onions at an earlier date but would only release them in the market when the supply is depleted, causing the prices of the commodity to soar. "You have to tell us honestly. You hide it. That we have DA Circular No. 1. And under that circular or administrative order, the BPI has the right...you also have the power to regulate the cold storage facilities," he said. According to Barzaga, the BPI can impose the necessary sanctions, given that it has the power to regulate. Several supermarket firms, namely Puregold, Robinsons, Gaisano Mall, and Powerplant Mall, who could have shed light in the onion probe, were subpoenaed by the panel due to their no-show. The post Bureau of Plant Industry should only get P1 budget — Tulfo appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Cavite cop chief replaced
The new chief of the Cavite police was installed during a turnover ceremony held at Camp Pantaleon Garcia in Imus on Saturday......»»
Belmonte wants Maranan to continue Torre’s style in protecting QC
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte welcomed the Philippine National Police's appointment of P/Brig.Gen. Redrico Maranan as the new acting commander of the Quezon City Police District following the courtesy resignation of P/Brig.Gen. Nicolas Torre III. "Kaisa ang lokal na pamahalaan, malugod kong tinatanggap ang pagkakatalaga kay Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan bilang Acting Director ng Quezon City Police District," Belmonte said in a statement. "Inaasahan ko na itutuloy, kundi man lalong pagbubutihin ni General Maranan ang magagandang nasimulan ni General Nick Torre gaya ng 3-minute response sa bawat natatanggap na tawag ng saklolo sa Helpline 122 ng lokal na pamahalaan," the Mayor added. Belmonte also hoped that the new leadership of QCPD will continue to adhere to human rights, justice, and equal treatment to QCitizens regardless of their gender, religious beliefs, and status in life whom the local government has been serving and giving importance all year round. "Malawak ang karanasan ni General Maranan sa Philippine National Police. Mahigit isang-daan na rin ang kaniyang natanggap na parangal mula nang siya ay maging pulis. Marami na siyang hinawakang pwesto gaya ng: PIO, intelligence officer ng Cavite Police Provincial Office at provincial director ng Pangasinan," Belmonte said. "We are confident that Director Maranan will bring dedication, expertise, and commitment to community safety to this important institution. We look forward to working closely with him and the entire police force to ensure that the security and well-being of the people of Quezon City remain a top priority," she added. "We also hope that Maranan can also bring justice into the gun-toting incident that happened recently through a fair and unbiased investigation," Belmonte stressed, referring to the latest incident of road rage that prompted Torre to resign, to give an impartial investigation to take its course. Maranan was the former PNP Public Information Office chief. With his new designation, PNP spokesperson P/Col. Jean Fajardo will now take over the office in an acting capacity. Their designation was effective as of August 31, according to a copy of a PNP headquarters' order released to the media on Friday. Torre previously resigned from his post after receiving flak for holding a press conference with a former police officer who was involved in a viral road rage video. The post Belmonte wants Maranan to continue Torre’s style in protecting QC appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Forming strategic partnerships with upcoming projects
Federal Land strives to make a difference in the Philippine real estate landscape with developments that embody its vision of a brighter and more sustainable future in collaboration with Nomura Real Estate Global, Inc. Federal Land NRE Global, Inc.’s commitment to redefining urban living manifests through its upcoming three noteworthy projects: [caption id="attachment_178444" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] MET Park in Pasay lounge. | PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY OF FEDERAL LAND[/caption] Riverpark Cavite Located in Cavite, this residential neighborhood within Federal Land’s Riverpark community introduces a Japanese-inspired haven tailored to starting families. Riverpark Cavite embraces lot sizes ranging from 300 to 527 sqm. This residential enclave harmonizes the aesthetics of Japanese design with contemporary family requirements. Riverpark Cavite is expected to be completed within two to three years with its horizontal arrangement. [caption id="attachment_178442" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Tom Mirasol, Federal Land chief operating officer and president; Yusuke Hirano, FNG vice chairman; Ar. Gilbert Berba, FNG head of Urban Planning and Design Group; and Yasuhiro Ohira, FNG Senior Management advisor.[/caption] Met Park Pasay Nestled in the bustling Bay Area, Met Park Pasay reimagines modern living with a youthful and balanced touch. This mixed-use neighborhood offers various sizes catering to diverse lifestyles, from compact studio units at 31 to 32 sqm to spacious three-bedroom penthouses at 152 to 220 sqm. The Observatory Mandaluyong Situated in Mandaluyong City, The Observatory presents a modern retreat in a strategically advantageous locale. With unit sizes spanning from compact studios at 26 to 33 sqm to expansive penthouses at 155 to 202 sqm, The Observatory caters to diverse preferences, integrating modernity with an inviting retreat, promising a holistic urban living experience. The Observatory is targeted to be done in five to six years. [caption id="attachment_178441" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] THE Observatory in Mandaluyong.[/caption] “These projects are just the beginning of plans to realize in the next 30 years. Our focus is on creating milestone developments that will continue to integrate Japanese inspiration with the Filipino sensibility, differentiated by the coming together of cultures resulting in smart and sustainable cities that aim to create value in townships. That is the promise of excellence — one we are confident to deliver,” Thomas Mirasol, Federal Land chief operating officer and president, said. At the core of these developments are brand pillars brought by the union of Federal Land, Inc. and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.: 1. Japanese: From project concept and design, the seamless integration of nature into the development, to the Japanese cultural trait of putting clients at the forefront, FNG prioritizes the creation of spaces that cater to the diverse needs of modern urban dwellers; 2. Innovation: FNG integrates Japanese innovation into its projects through well-thought-of design, architecture and features; and 3. Collaboration: FNG will continue to forge partnerships with local and global brands, companies and individuals to enhance the lives of its future communities. Federal Land, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GT Capital Holdings, a listed major Philippine conglomerate whose investment holdings include Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank), Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation, Toyota Manila Bay Corporation, Toyota Financial Services Philippines Corporation, Sumisho Motor Finance Corporation, GT Capital Auto and Mobility Holdings, Inc., JBA Philippines, Inc., Premium Warranty Services Philippines, Inc., Philippine AXA Life Insurance Corporation and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation. The post Forming strategic partnerships with upcoming projects appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Gaisanos’ MRSGI bares retail thrust
As part of its business expansion, the Gaisano-led Metro Retail Stores Group Inc., or MRSGI, officially launched its first small-format store in General Trias, Cavite on Tuesday. “We are very pleased to have a new Metro store at this location which will provide quick and convenient shopping to the residents and visitors of General Trias, and the rest of Cavite province,” Manuel Alberto, the president and chief operating officer of MRSGI, said. “As a highly industrialized and growing province, we are excited to be a part of the Cavite businesses and retail options, and we hope that the addition of the Metro Valuemart will contribute to a more vibrant and thriving local economy,” he added. Closer to home According to MRSGI, the new Metro Value Mart store responds to the consumers’ evolving preference to shop closer to home for their basic daily needs. With ample parking and easy public transport access for the residents in the 15 barangays near Lancaster New City, the new store has a 1000-square meter shopping space. It offers an array of international and local goods, general merchandise, home care, health and beauty, and fresh and frozen products. The new store is the third Metro store in the province of Cavite, and the 62nd store nationwide for the giant retailer. The post Gaisanos’ MRSGI bares retail thrust appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DTI chief graced the launching of OTOP Hub in Bacoor, Cavite
DTI Secretary Fred Pascual graced the launching of the One Town, One Product (OTOP) Hub in Bacoor City, Cavite on 14 February 2023......»»
DoTr taps private groups for projects
Given the issues of limited funding and bureaucratic barriers, the Marcos administration reiterated that it needs the help of the private sector to pursue large-scale infrastructure projects. Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista pointed out that the private sector has the required expertise in transportation planning, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, and other aspects of the projects. “The Marcos administration is committed to leveraging the private sector’s efficiency and flexibility,” he said. Bautista made the remark on Thursday following the contract signing for four of the agency’s Infrastructure Flagship Projects’ consultancy services Consultancy deal inked The DoTr signed the deal for consultancy services with the Public-Private Partnership Center, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and SyCip Gorres Velayo & Company for the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit operations and maintenance and feasibility studies for the NCR EDSA Busway, Manila Bay-Pasig River-Laguna Lake Ferry System and North Long Haul Inter-Regional Railway. “Pursuant to the President’s directive, the DoTr is working full speed and is commencing the feasibility studies of four IFPs,” the Transport chief said. The North Long Haul Inter-Regional Railway will be an 800-kilometer railway, which will reconstruct the legacy railway to Ilocos and Cagayan Valley and will provide better transportation for passengers and goods, linking rapidly urbanizing economic centers in the northern and northeastern parts of Luzon. To recall, the DoTr relaunched and improved the MAPALLAF Project in hopes of finally easing the gridlock, especially in major thoroughfares in Metro Manila. After it faced headwinds in the last two decades, the project is now a priority transport infrastructure project under the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. The MAPALLAF Ferry System aims to provide close to 10 million commuters with an alternative mode of transport through the waterways of Metro Manila, Cavite and Laguna. Meanwhile, the NCR EDSA Busway, another priority project, will enhance the existing EDSA Carousel. It will introduce new stations and upgrade existing facilities to be universally accessible, gender-responsive, and climate resilient — all aligned to international standards. The project may also involve the introduction of electric buses, reducing carbon emissions along heavily trafficked corridors of Metro Manila. On the other hand, the 13.18-kilometer bus lane in Cebu stretching from Mambaling to Cebu IT Park, the Cebu BRT is expected to serve up to 160,000 passengers daily in its full operations. The post DoTr taps private groups for projects appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Pag-IBIG offers typhoon victims with quick loans
Shelter financing agency Pag-IBIG Fund reported allocating P3 billion in calamity loan funds to help members affected by typhoons “Egay” and “Falcon.” “Pag-IBIG Fund has allocated calamity loan funds to help affected members in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, the Cordillera Administrative Region or CAR, Bulacan, Pampanga, Bataan, and Cavite, recover from the devastation caused by typhoons ‘Egay’ and ‘Falcon.’ We are also working closely with local government units in these areas, as we heed the call of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to provide our fellow Filipinos in these calamity-hit areas with all the necessary assistance,” Secretary Jose Rizalino L. Acuzar of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development and Chairperson of the 11-member Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees, said. Under the Pag-IBIG Calamity Loan, eligible members may borrow up to 80 percent of their total Pag-IBIG Savings, which consist of monthly contributions, the counterpart employer’s contributions, and accumulated dividends earned. And in consideration of the plight of the members, the loan is offered at a rate of 5.95% per annum, which is the lowest rate in the market. The loan is payable over a period of up to three years, with a grace period of three months so that the initial payment is due only on the fourth month after the loan is released. Qualified borrowers may apply for the calamity loan within 90 days from the date when an area has been declared under a state of calamity. P709-M calamity loans released Pag-IBIG Fund chief executive officer Marilene Acosta, meanwhile, stated that the agency has already released P709 million in calamity loans to help 41,873 members in calamity-hit areas in the country as of June this year. She added that Pag-IBIG branches in these areas remain open and are now coordinating with the local government units which have already declared states of the calamity in their respective jurisdictions, for the deployment of service desks and the agency’s mobile branch, the Lingkod Pag-IBIG On-Wheels, to receive applications for calamity loans from members as well as insurance claims from current Pag-IBIG Housing Loan borrowers whose properties have been damaged due to the typhoon. “When calamities strike, we at Pag-IBIG understand that our members in affected areas need immediate financial assistance. That is why we make sure that all our programs and services remain responsive and accessible to our members. Even while our offices and personnel in calamity-hit areas have also been affected by the typhoon, our branches remain open and are ready to receive loan applications and housing loan insurance claims. Our Lingkod Pag-IBIG on Wheels have also been deployed to typhoon-stricken areas in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and La Union to further bring our services closer to our members who are most in need. And, for members who have internet access, the Virtual Pag-IBIG is ready to accept their calamity loan applications online. Our members can count on Lingkod Pag-IBIG to help them during these trying times,” Acosta said. The post Pag-IBIG offers typhoon victims with quick loans appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»