JOC members ink MOA for a peaceful and orderly Peñafrancia festivity
JOC members ink MOA for a peaceful and orderly Peñafrancia festivity Vox Bikol Wed, 08/15/2018 - 13:33.....»»
CTTMO heightens 20-sec rule for PUVs
The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) in Davao City is intensifying the enforcement of the 20-second rule for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in loading/non-loading areas to alleviate traffic congestion during peak hours. CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude announced that 36 new traffic personnel will be assigned to monitor yellow boxes and ensure that PUVs, particularly jeepneys, do not exceed the 20-second limit in designated areas. Violators will be issued citation tickets for disregarding traffic signs, and those with expired or fake PUV IDs will face penalties. Additionally, the CTTMO is increasing efforts to curb illegally parked cars and urging drivers to keep intersections clear. These measures, along with the enforcement of the new speed limit policy, aim to promote safe and orderly traffic. Abude emphasized the importance of motorists' cooperation in respecting traffic rules and regulations for a disciplined and courteous driving environment......»»
TYBOX: Understanding Chinoys beyond dragon dances
The Chinese New Year festivity last February 10 was all over my Facebook wall, with Chinese communities in major cities – Binondo, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, my Davao, and even Naga – performing the customary dragon dance welcoming the Year of the Dragon. I got to watch Davao Chinatown’s countdown to the New Year online […].....»»
MCWD eyes additional Board members from other LGUs
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The MCWD might include more members on its Board of Directors coming from other LGUs being served by the agency. The new members would represent the other highly-urbanized cities, including five municipalities under Cebu Province. In a press statement on Jan. 24, the MCWD board members said that they are ‘considering.....»»
No rest for weary
Top-seed Magnolia and No. 2 San Miguel Beer slug it out in the best-of-seven Finals for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup title starting tonight at the MOA Arena with both teams hungry for victory......»»
Big Dome, MOA eyed for FIVB world meet
The Philippines will be the only second Asian country, next to Japan, to host the FIVB Men’s World Championship when the 32 best teams in the world converge on local soil to duke it out for the coveted volley crown on Sept. 12 to 28 next year......»»
DENR move to cancel MOA on Masungi hit
Environmental group Masungi Geopark has criticized the move of Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga to cancel the 2017 memorandum of agreement between the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the advocacy organization......»»
DENR, Masungi 2017 MOA voiding ‘untenable’ — Masungi Foundation
In the statement of the Masungi Georeserve Foundation, it said that the contract between the foundation and the DENR was entered under the e-NIPAS act “to enter into agreements with non-state actors in pursuit of conservation.”.....»»
Hayco reiterates importance of PSC-PRISAA grassroots program partnership
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), through Commissioner Edward Hayco, rolled out its nationwide grassroots program initiative earlier this year. Last month, PSC and the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) officially sealed their partnership through a “Memorandum of Agreement” (MOA) to initiate the grassroots program. Hayco, in an interview, wanted to reiterate the.....»»
DENR Sec. Yulo-Loyzaga aprub sa SM-Gunn waste-to-energy partnership
PINURI kamakailan ni Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Toni Yulo-Loyzaga ang SM Prime sa layunin nitong maging bahagi ng solusyon ng waste management sa Filipinas. Sa kasalukuyan, isa ang Filipinas sa may pinakamalalang problema sa basura, hindi lamang sa Asya kundi sa buong mundo. Sa nakaraang memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing ng ….....»»
Free karate lessons slated in Manila
Manila Councilor Raymundo Yupangco (5th District) and Sikaran-Karate Association of the Philippines (SIKAP) president Manny Inserto recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the staging of free karate lessons beginning on Feb. 1......»»
Phoenix not giving up
Phoenix is two wins away from making it to the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals but while the pathway is clear, it’s far from smooth sailing. Magnolia has a virtual twice-to-beat advantage entering Game 4 of the semifinals at the MOA Arena tonight......»»
Sarangani Writers League welcomes 11 new members, all women
ALABEL, Sarangani (MindaNews / 24 March) – The Sarangani Writers League (SWL) recently welcomed its new members, all of them women, for helping develop the literary community in the province of Sarangani. The new members successfully navigated the application process, fulfilled all requirements, and surpassed the evaluation criteria: Catherine R. Discorson, Mariele M. Gallego, and Eva […].....»»
Multilingual Education: A Peaceful Approach to Attaining A Free, Inclusive, and Fair Society
by Vhyxcent Andlen P. Cruz"Educational systems usually have a combination of humanistic and pragmatic rules and objectives. We seek the development of happy children because we want them to be happy adults, and happy adults don't really start wars, and don't really hurt other people. This is a simple way of really advocating for peace, and l.....»»
Multilingual Education: A Peaceful Approach to Attaining A Free, Inclusive, and Fair Society
by Vhyxcent Andlen P. Cruz"Educational systems usually have a combination of humanistic and pragmatic rules and objectives. We seek the development of happy children because we want them to be happy adults, and happy adults don't really start wars, and don't really hurt other people. This is a simple way of really advocating for peace, and l.....»»
Kaspersky Shares Cybersecurity Tips for a Peaceful Getaway during the holy week
As the holiday season approaches, the urge to unwind and kick back is natural. And it’s all too common for people to let their guard down completely when connecting to the Internet too– but shouldn’t. Recently, the Philippine National Police (PNP) Anti-Cybercrime Group shared its findings on identity theft cases in the country. Between November […].....»»
South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao Sur stakeholders ink pledge to protect Marbel Buluan Watershed
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 6 March)– After seven years, various stakeholders from the public and private sectors formalized their commitment Wednesday for the protection and preservation of the Marbel Buluan Watershed, a vital biodiversity area spanning 121,000 hectares in the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao del Sur. Catholic Church leaders expressed their […].....»»
3 Army battalions to guard plebiscite for creation of 8 Bangsamoro towns
The Philippine Army will deploy three battalions of soldiers to help ensure a peaceful conduct of the April 13,2024 plebiscite for the creation of eight municipalities covering 63 Bangsamoro barangays in different towns in Cotabato province......»»
DSWD, UN agency ink five-year deal to tackle gender-based violence
The MOU lays out a roadmap for cooperation in generating data to inform programming, strengthening the role of DSWD in emergencies, and supporting the implementation of programs related to gender-based violence. .....»»
Wisdom for Mental Health
Lighthouses Mental health challenges can make you feel like your mind is caught out in the open ocean. Some days are peaceful, while others are chaotic. Any day could bring moments of peace, terrifying storms, or aimless drifting. How can we navigate our unpredictable mental health? And how can we move forward when we don’t […].....»»
DOT wants more tourists to discover Mindanao
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is doing everything it can to attract tourists, both from within the country and abroad, to visit Mindanao. The peace and security situation in the region has greatly improved over the past ten years. Mindanao is peaceful now, and it’s fully prepared to welcome.....»»