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Tulfo’s bill seeks to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers
MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to impose stricter penalties for drunk drivers, including a fine of up to P1,000,000, has been filed by Senator Raffy Tulfo. At present, the current law penalizes drunk drivers who caused homicide with a fine ranging from P300,000 to P500,000. But Tulfo, through his Senate Bill No, 2546, proposed.....»»
8-year-old in coma after beaten by drunk father
An eight-year-old boy is fighting for his life in a hospital, beaten badly by his drunk father in Barangay Fatima in General Santos City on Tuesday......»»
DSWD to aid drivers affected of PUVMP
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said that it will provide aid to drivers affected by the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP). According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, the agency will respond to any drivers who will approach it, but the assistance will be subject to its assessment......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: P25 fare increase: Jeepney drivers to demand this hike if…
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, May 2, 2024. P25 fare increase: Jeepney drivers to demand this hike if… Ordinary passengers who rely on commuting daily will face a much greater burden on their wallets, as jeepney drivers will.....»»
Jeepney drivers, workers ‘more miserable under Marcos Jr’
Jeepney drivers and operators group Piston said that those who refuse to join the unjust public transport modernization program are being "designated as illegal, or colorum, by the very same government entrusted to safeguard the rights of the working class." The post Jeepney drivers, workers ‘more miserable under Marcos Jr’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
TESDA courses as alternative for unconsolidated PUV drivers? Jeepney drivers weigh in
Unconsolidated jeepney drivers and operators are now at risk of losing their source of income if the Supreme Court does not issue a temporary restraining order on the memorandum circulars of the Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board, which would enable the implementation of the consolidation deadline......»»
Taal Volcano logs phreatic event anew
Another phreatic event lasting two minutes was detected on Taal Volcano yesterday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
Understanding the Texas Bird Flu Case: Human Transmission and Contagiousness of Avian Influenza
Bird flu, a disease primarily affecting birds, has recently been detected in a person in Texas, marking the second case of avian influenza in the.....»»
Some top tourist spots in Visayas have high coliform level
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Some of the top tourist spots in Central Visayas have poor water quality that might be unfit for swimming, prompting the Regional Development Council here (RDC-7) to urge the government to take action. There are three sites in the region wherein high levels of fecal coliform have been detected. These are.....»»
Phivolcs says no magma coming out of Mayon Volcano after phreatic eruption
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has not detected volcanic earthquakes or magma being spewed out of the Mayon Volcano after the phreatic eruption that occurred on Sunday......»»
Person of interest in stabbing of drunk e-bike driver in Talisay taken into custody
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Talisay City, Cebu have taken into custody a person of interest linked to the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old e-bike driver along the road in Barangay Dumlog, Talisay City, Cebu on early Friday morning, May 3, 2024. The stabbing attack happened at around 3:00 a.m. and authorities responded around.....»»
Naga : 2 men, who allegedly abducted, molested 2 minor sisters, nabbed
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two young men, whose ages are 18 years old and 19 years old, were arrested for allegedly abducting and molesting two minors a 14-year-old girl and her 11-year-old sister. These happened in Barangay South Poblacion in the City of Naga in southern Cebu on Tuesday afternoon, January 23. READ: Drunk.....»»
Drunk man drowns in Pasig River
A construction worker drowned when he went for a swim in the Pasig River as he and his workmates were enjoying a drinking session in Intramuros, Manila on Thursday night......»»
Jeepney drivers in Philippines to go on 3-day strike starting Monday
MANILA, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Jeepney drivers in the Philippines will mount a three-day nationwide strike starting Monday to protest the government's plans to remove decades-old jeepneys off the streets. The transport strike, which will run until May 1, has prompted the Department of Education to order all public schools nationwide to resort to online classes on April 29 and 30. The educational directive w.....»»
Oplan Kalsada conducted against erring taxi drivers
FOLLOWING the incident involving erring taxi drivers in Davao City that went viral online, the Traffic Enforcement Unit-Davao Region (TEU-Davao) conducted a surprise Oplan Kalsada to monitor several taxi terminals in the jurisdiction on Tuesday, April 23, 2024......»»
Jeepney drivers, operators prod SC on TRO vs PUVMP
Jeepney drivers and operators yesterday asked the Supreme Court to act on their petition for a temporary restraining order against the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program ahead of the April 30 franchise consolidation deadline......»»
500 MPUV drivers fear income loss after CBRT package 1 s completion
500 MPUV drivers fear income loss after CBRT package 1 s completion.....»»
Baste to use rattan stick on abusive cab drivers
Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte took to social media to warn taxi drivers against charging airport passengers with fixed rates......»»
Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization
“Most members in my group are seniors,” he said, “My father is 72 years old, yet he drives every day because he doesn't want to rely on his children. He needs money for medication, electricity and water to survive. Where will they find a livelihood? I’m sure no company would want to hire them anymore, right?” The post Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Striking drivers, operators face financial woes
For single-unit operators like Chel Mallonga, 45, the impact of the government’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) would be drastic. Once consolidation pushes through, single-unit operators will no longer be granted franchises. The post Striking drivers, operators face financial woes appeared first on Bulatlat......»»