EDITORIAL - Accuracy in SIM card registration
People sick of digital scammers and pesky ads on their cell phones will be happy to see an end to these messages, and the perpetrators brought to justice. A new law requiring the registration of all SIM or subscriber identity module cards is meant to deter phishing, smishing, troll attacks and other forms of cyber crimes using cell phones......»»
CoA flags Barili town over inaccurate records
The Commission on Audit on Wednesday revealed that it has found some discrepancies on the financial statements of the municipality of Barili in Cebu province, citing its “inaccurate” computation of real property taxes and special education tax receivables, resulting into income loss to the government. State auditors said that the submitted 2022 Financial Statements for its Property, Plant and Equipment of the Barili LGU was doubtful and allegedly had unreliable records on road networks. It added that the town failed to conduct an inventory of its infrastructure assets, raising doubts on the existence, accuracy and completeness of items recorded in its PPE account. To recall, the Barili LGU has indicated that it had P343.52 million in PPE representing 70 percent of its declared assets of P489.01 million for 2022. PPE are government assets including land, land improvements, buildings, and other structures, machinery and equipment; transportation equipment; furniture, fixtures and books; leasehold improvements; and other PPE including specialist military equipment, infrastructure assets, and heritage assets. The CoA found deficiencies in the inventory process, including the non-updating of property and PPE ledger cards, and the non-issuance/renewal of acknowledgement receipts for equipment. CoA Circular 2020-006 mandates every local government unit to properly account for all PPE items by conducting physical count, as the PPE usually comprises the largest bulk of the municipality’s assets. The municipality claimed that it conducted a physical count of infrastructure but the inventory was unable to complete the inventory, but state auditors said that Barili’s road network amounting to P148.24 million was unreliable as it failed to separate the cost components of the road network, the non-computation of separate depreciation for each road component, and the error in providing a residual value since no residual value should have been provided. State auditors cited that the road lot component was not recognized and no inventory report was prepared, the local road network property card was not maintained and the LRN system was not disclosed in the Notes to Financial Statements. The CoA said that the Barili LGU violated CoA Circular 2015-008 and International Public Sector Accounting Standards 1 which affected the accuracy of the financial statements. The post CoA flags Barili town over inaccurate records appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
EDITORIAL - Accuracy in SIM card registration
People sick of digital scammers and pesky ads on their cell phones will be happy to see an end to these messages, and the perpetrators brought to justice. A new law requiring the registration of all SIM or subscriber identity module cards is meant to deter phishing, smishing, troll attacks and other forms of cyber crimes using cell phones......»»
Boxing cleared to resume by IATF, says GAB chairman Baham Mitra
Pinoy boxers and boxing fans have reason to celebrate after the announcement that the IATF (Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infections Diseases) has given the boxing the clearance to resume. According to Games and Amusements Board Chairman Abraham “Baham” Mitra the IATF has allowed boxing to return, but will need to follow a set of health guidelines. Earlier this month, sports like football and basketball (albeit a slight delay) were already given the green light to resume practice. “Ang nai-pasok na po namin ay practice ng basketball and football, and then yung boxing, pumayag na, na magkaroon ng boxing, provided that both boxers and the referees, they test, yung negative sila, and then after three days, laban na sila,” Chairman Mitra revealed on an episode of The Chasedown. “After testing, ico-confine sila, para hindi mahawa ulit or [maka-hawa].” Boxing is just one of the many sports all over the world that was forced to hit pause following the exposion of the COVID-19 pandemic. In June however, boxing returned in the United States, with Top Rank Boxing starting to put on events. According to Chairman Mitra, boxing events in the Philippines will feature a significantly slimmed down card with a maximum of just five bouts, a far cry from the previous norm of at least ten bouts per event. “Yung sa boxing, maximum if five bouts. Ibig-sabihin, sampung boksingero lang pwede. Dati kasi ten or fifteen, or twelve fights in a day,” Chairman Mitra explained. “Ngayon, maximum of five lang, kasi ang pinapayagan lang ay sampu.” Before fighters can step inside the ring however, they will need to undergo testing three days prior to fight night and then remain confined or quarantined so as to avoid contracting the disease. “These boxers will be tested three days before the fight and then they will be confined, and then weigh-in, and then fight, and then after the fight, they will also be tested,” Chairman Mitra continued. “Wala na pong rapid test yung before. Yung rapid test, after na lang. Lahat swab test para sigurado, para halos walang error.” The swab testing, Chairman Mitra explained, is for maximum accuracy. “We’re also scared, ano? We might be held liable na ‘Pinayagan ng GAB yan eh’. Kami naman, sumusunod lang kami sa IATF, ang sabi nila papayagan lang namin kayo mag-boxing kung negative parehas.” Apart from the boxers themselves, the third men in the ring will not only need to be tested but are also required to wash up and change clothes after every bout they officiate. “So even the referee will also be tested, because he will be in the middle eh, and then the referees will be asked to wear short sleeved shirts and then wash [after] every bout, change t-shirt, change uniform [after] every bout.” Chairman Mitra added that judges will be placed further away from the ring, and only essential personnel will be allowed in the venue during events. “Tapos yung mga judges, hindi na sila beside the ring, medyo malayo na sila. Yung commentators will be outside of the venue, and only one or two camera people will be involved, and then as much as possible, we will not be allowing yung mga 21 and below or 60 and above, except if it’s essential. For example, almost all promoters are above 60, so okay lang yan.” As with most sports that have been able to return during the pandemic, there will be no audiences allowed. Chairman Mitra expects the new guidelines to be released by Monday next week, and then for PBA and PFL practices to resume by the end of next week......»»
LTO: Paper-printed driver’s license ilisan na og plastic card
LTO: Paper-printed driver’s license ilisan na og plastic card.....»»
EDITORIAL — An endangered lake
In January this year, President Marcos directed the Department of Agriculture to increase fish production to meet the national demand......»»
CARD MRI plants 750 mangrove trees in Oriental Mindoro
CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) planted 750 mangrove trees in Brgy. Baruyan, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro on October 7, 2023......»»
EDITORIAL — The cost of negligence
As of early evening yesterday, the death toll from a vehicular collision in Cotabato stood at 17, with four others needing hospitalization for injuries and severe burns......»»
Vina Morales wants to do more theater after Broadway stint, plans moving to U.S.
Vina Morales shared that she’s currently working on her Green Card with sister Shaina Magdayao, which will enable them to live and work permanently in the US......»»
EDITORIAL — Irresponsible driving
As travel increases this Holy Week, motorists are expressing concern about a road accident this month that penalized an innocent driver. Video footage showed a Toyota Innova traversing the northbound lane of the Skyway Stage 3 on March 10 when a motorcycle moving beyond the speed limit counter-flowed, colliding head-on with the Innova......»»
PSA opens PhilSys registration for ages 1 to 4
Children ages one to four years old can now register with the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) for the national ID......»»
EDITORIAL — Next, speedy justice
After a year of being on the run, Arnolfo Teves Jr. is finally being brought back to the country to face multiple indictments for serious offenses. Teves was arrested Thursday in East Timor’s capital Dili by local police. He had been hiding in plain sight in Timor-Leste, occasionally posting videos taunting Philippine authorities who wanted him for multiple murder cases......»»
Knowing one’s IP right
Copyright registrations at the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines or IPOPhl reached record-high levels last year. And this, according to IPOPhl, signifies increased awareness of the importance of copyright registration......»»
Bacosa headlines Blow-By-Blow boxing card at Okada
Crowd favorite Eman Bacosa headlines a special presentation of Manny Pacquiao Presents: Blow-By-Blow on Sunday at the Okada Manila......»»
EDITORIAL — Lights off for one shared home
Since the first Earth Hour was staged in 2007, participation in the event has grown exponentially......»»
CARD Inc. Medical Services opens in Tanauan, Leyte
CARD, Inc. - CARD MRI’s Microfinance and Health Protection (MaHP) opens a clinic and laboratory facility that offers medical services in Tanauan, Leyte on October 5, 2023......»»
EDITORIAL - Under lock and key
The Civil Service Commission has reminded all government officials and employees of the April 30 deadline to submit their sworn Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth for 2023......»»
CCAP: Current credit card rate cap sufficient
The Credit Card Association of the Philippines said it fully supports the assessment process of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in adjusting or keeping the cap on credit card charges, adding that the current ceiling is sufficient......»»
Lending startup unveils credit card for Gen Zs
Technology startup firm Zed Philippines Inc. has launched a Mastercard Titanium credit card with zero interest, zero foreign transaction fees and no annual charges, aiming to roll out these cards to the market within the coming months......»»
CARD MBA marks 24th year with AcciPlan launch and notable achievements
CARD Mutual Benefit Association (CARD MBA) highlighted its latest microinsurance product, AcciPlan, during its 24th anniversary celebration, on September 7, 2023......»»
CARD Bank marks 26th year as financial inclusion champion to Filipino communities
CARD Bank, Inc. celebrated its 26th founding anniversary and savings month with the theme “Conquering a new frontier towards more inclusive financial services” on September 1, 2023......»»