Explain water permit, NWRB orders Bohol LGU
The National Water Resources Board has ordered the municipal government of Balilihan in Bohol to explain the permit it issued to extract water from the neighboring town of Sevilla......»»
House panel orders Rep. Teves to explain failure to return to PH
The House ethics and privileges committee has given Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. (Negros Oriental) five days to explain why he has not shown up for work at the House of Representatives despite the expiry of his travel authority on March 9......»»
Makati orders closure of Smart HQ over lack of permit, unpaid taxes
Makati officials said Smart “has failed to settle or obtain any relief from the courts” over its franchise tax deficiency to date......»»
Alternergy secures water permit for Ifugao hydro project
IPO-bound renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corp. has secured the water permit for its planned run-of-river hydro power project in Ifugao......»»
Power coops ordered to explain irregular procurement process
The National Electrification Administration has issued show cause orders to an aggregation of electric cooperatives for their apparent failure to observe rules on transparency......»»
TMC orders CCTO to deny permit applications of contractor of ‘unfinished’ P115-million pipe-laying project
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A private construction company is now in a pickle after the Cebu City Traffic Management Coordination (TMC) Board ordered the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) to deny the issuance of permits to the company over its alleged failure to complete a multi-million pipe-laying project in Barangay Busay, Cebu City. In a […] The post TMC orders CCTO to deny permit applications of contractor of ‘unfinished’ P115-million pipe-laying project appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Bohol paddlers promote environmental advocacies, volunteerism
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Paddling is more than just a sport for members of the Bohol Paddlers Association, Inc. According to its president, Dr. Theodore “Doyet” Dumaluan, it is a way of life that teaches them personal development. At the same time, the sport also helps raise awareness on the importance of water in our […] The post Bohol paddlers promote environmental advocacies, volunteerism appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Supreme Court orders Badoy to explain red-tagging
The order came days after the high court issued a stern warning against a certain Lorraine Badoy. The post Supreme Court orders Badoy to explain red-tagging appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Ryza Cenon inireklamo ang P120k water bill: ‘Ano kami may carwash?!’
GULAT na gulat si Ryza Cenon sa water bill niya na umabot sa P120,000. Nag-rant si Ryza sa kanyang official Facebook account dahil doon. “Ano kami may carwash? “10pm-4am nawawala na ng water samin. Tapos ang hina hina ng tubig namin from 5am-9pm. “So paki explain Maynilad Water Services, Inc. from 1,101.02 last month ngayon […] The post Ryza Cenon inireklamo ang P120k water bill: ‘Ano kami may carwash?!’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Bohol guv orders probe on ‘overpriced’ food in Virgin Island
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado on Tuesday, August 2, ordered an investigation to shed light on reports alleging that overpriced food are being sold to tourists visiting the province’s Virgin Island. Aumentado, in a post on his official Facebook account, expressed dismay and disappointment upon learning that several tourists complained of paying […] The post Bohol guv orders probe on ‘overpriced’ food in Virgin Island appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Pinoy Aquaman Macarine’s goals: Finish full Ironman race, New York marathon
CEBU CITY, Philippines — After finishing his 36th successful long-distance open water swim, “Pinoy Aquaman” Ingemar Macarine plans to conquer a whole different sport as one of his ultimate goals. The 46-year-old Bohol-based Associate Provincial Prosecutor recently finished the five-kilometer open water swim on the icy waters of Lake Michigan for 2 hours and 57 […] The post Pinoy Aquaman Macarine’s goals: Finish full Ironman race, New York marathon appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
QC barangay chiefs told to explain no vaccination card, no quarantine pass policy
The ARTA in its show-cause orders said that the two village officials' alleged directive runs contrary to a memorandum issued by Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte prohibiting such policy......»»
Rooftop bar in uptown Cebu City in hot water
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Another business establishment here serving alcoholic beverages is in hot waters. The Cebu City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on Sunday, June 20, announced that they suspended the Permit to Serve Liquor to the bar management in Barangay Luz after police raided the area on Sunday midnight for reportedly not complying with […] The post Rooftop bar in uptown Cebu City in hot water appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Show cause order issued to Cebu City bar for violating social distancing rules
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) of Cebu City has issued a show-cause order to the management of a bar in Barangay Kasambagan this city, asking them to explain the reported disregard of health protocols last Saturday, June 5. Police Major Renz Talosig, Mabolo Police Station chief, said this as […] The post Show cause order issued to Cebu City bar for violating social distancing rules appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Belmonte orders councilor: Explain protocol breach
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte yesterday issued a show-cause order to Councilor Franz Pumaren for alleged violation of health protocols during his food distribution activity, attended by thousands, in Barangay Old Balara on Tuesday......»»
Mayors fail to explain vaccine priority violation
Mayors who skipped the COVID vaccination priority list have failed to respond to the show cause orders within the period set by the Department of the Interior and Local Government, a DILG official said yesterday......»»
BPLO to establishments: Ask help if customer crowd becomes uncontrollable
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) has urged establishments around the city to seek help from law enforcement agencies if they can’t control their customer crowd. This was the statement of BPLO Lawyer Jared Limquiaco, who said that some of the 14 establishments served with show-cause orders since […] The post BPLO to establishments: Ask help if customer crowd becomes uncontrollable appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
ISPs ordered to explain failure to block child porn sites
The National Telecommunications Commission has issued show cause orders to the country’s internet service providers for their alleged shortcomings in preventing the spread of online child pornography during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns......»»
DPWH orders execs, personnel to explain
The Department of Public Works and Highways has issued 11 show cause orders against various officials and personnel who could have been involved in irregularities in government projects, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar said yesterday......»»
Group airs concern over armed men in protected area
Conservation group Masungi Georeserve Foundation has expressed alarm over the presence of armed men who have constructed a fence in a restoration project area in the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape in Rizal. The foundation, which is managing the restoration and conservation of the site in Baras, Rizal, found out about the illegal activity last Friday as they were on their way “to reinforce the station of our rangers, who have been bravely protecting this area from rampant illegal logging.” “The site is part the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape under Presidential Proclamation 296, which can never be any person or any company’s private property, as it is a protected area and wildlife sanctuary. It has been protected by various laws since 1904 as a critical watershed,” the conservation group explained. “As the authorized manager of the site, we asked for their title or permit, but they could not present any. We likewise gave our contacts so they can submit these, to no avail,” it said. The Masungi Georeserve explained that without a title, there is simply no ownership, as well as deals of so-called “rights” and tax declarations are not proofs of ownership, especially in protected forestland, it added. The group appealed to President Duterte to put a stop to the rampant land speculation and trafficking in Masungi, and all other forests and watersheds in the country. “They have suffered way too long and our collective future from floods, landslides, water loss, and climate change is kept hostage,” it stressed. The group said it has already sent letters to its implementation partners Department of Environment and Natural Resources, National Bureau of Investigation, local government of Baras, and Barangay Pinugay “to help quash the repeated violations, and abuse and neglect of our forests.”.....»»
What spokespersons do
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares An apparent “word war” recently erupted between the science community of the University of the Philippines (UP) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The tussle seems to have been triggered by what the DENR spokesperson described as a criticism from the UP scientists, particularly those who are part of the UP Marine Science Institute (UP MSI). The institute, according to its website, is UP’s “coordinating base for marine research.” Its mandate is to “pursue research, teaching and extension work” related to marine life in the large bodies of water in the country. The spokesperson of the DENR was visibly angry when he fired verbal shots against UP’s science community at a televised media conference last week. The DENR spokesperson labeled the UP scientists “bayaran” which roughly translates in English as “mercenaries” or “whore.” The televised rant was apparently triggered by what the spokesperson said was the criticism by UP scientists against the DENR’s “white sand” project for the Manila Bay shore. The project, it will be recalled, involved the use of so-called “dolomite” – the residue derived from crushing rocks and stones and which visually resembles white sand. Media described the DENR spokesperson’s action as “lashing out” against the UP experts, saying the latter have no right to air their criticism. He accused the scientists of having received some P500 million from the government and delivering nothing but consultation services. According to media, the DENR spokesperson called the UP scientists “blood-suckers.” In reporting the rant by the DENR spokesperson, media used the headline “DENR slams UP scientists.” This led to confusion among media consumers like us. Wasn’t it the DENR spokesperson who “slammed” UP scientists and not DENR per se? Why should the rant dished out by a spokesperson be attributed to the entire department? To explain the role of a spokesperson and the nature of that job, we turned to international training consultant and fellow Antipoleño Archie Inlong. Archie served as spokesperson for three major agencies – the erstwhile Department of Transportation and Communication, and the two Presidential Task Forces which rebuilt the areas affected by major disasters, the earthquake of 1990 and the subsequent eruptions of Mt. Pinatubo. “There are three important tasks that the spokesperson of a government agency performs,” he told us. “These are, first, to provide relevant information and instructions; second, to issue clarification when needed; and, third, to give assurances to the public on behalf of the organization he represents,” Archie explained. “Occasionally, the spokesperson also shares the point of view of the head of the agency, the latter’s prognosis, and position on certain issues,” he added. “There are items outside of what the spokesperson may safely say to the public, and these include rants, insults, accusations,” he continued. “When these come out of the spokesperson’s mouth,” the public interprets them as the official statement of the entire organization and its head,” he pointed out. This should explain why media now interprets the “mercenary/whore” label given by the DENR spokesperson to the scientists of UP as a “slam” coming from the DENR itself. “The spokesperson is a mouthpiece, that’s all,” Archie added. “We, spokespersons, must be good mouthpieces,” he said. Does that mean that a spokesperson is not entitled to express his own opinion, his own views, his own sentiment? This was his answer: “No, his job is to speak on behalf of the organization and its head, period.” “That disclaimer used by some spokespersons that the comment he or she made ‘is just my own opinion’ does not work,” Archie explained. “Outside of his role as the mouthpiece of the organization, the spokesperson has no personality and his words would carry no weight,” he added. So, does that mean we have to interpret the labels “mercenary” and “whore” given to UP scientists as having come from the DENR secretary himself, I asked. This was the answer I got. “Unless and until the head of agency disowns the statement, that would be the case.” Lesson learned: what the spokesperson says is the official stand of the organization and its head. That means the spokesperson job is something that must be taken seriously and must be handled with utmost prudence and care. Words have power. Particularly those that come from a spokesperson’s mouth......»»