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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......»»
Davao traffic office reminds motorists to follow new speed limit
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 8 January) – The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) here has intensified their campaign for the implementation starting Thursday, January 11, of the new speed limit ordinance, and reminded motorists to follow the measure to avoid getting fined. CTTMO head Dionisio Abude said they had given away around 50,000 […].....»»
Doctors accepting gifts from drug firms may lose license – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Doctors who have been proven to accept gifts from pharmaceutical companies in exchange for prescribing certain products may face suspension or revocation of their licenses, an official from the Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday. According to DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo, the DOH is investigating allegations of the scheme and.....»»
Warning issued vs deepfake campaigning in 2025 polls
Synthetic videos, popularly known as deepfakes, are expected to flood the social media accounts of Filipinos, as candidates for the mid-term elections may turn to artificial intelligence to attract votes......»»
‘New poll machines to give speedy results, lower failure rates’
There will be faster transmission of votes and lower failure rates with the new machines and transmission service to be used in the May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections said yesterday......»»
FEO seeks to revoke Quiboloy’s gun licenses
Fugitive pastor Apollo Quiboloy may lose his guns after the Firearms and Explosives Office recommended the revocation of his licenses to own and possess firearms......»»
Government to limit debt as new taxes hang
With outstanding debt at a record high, the government may have to go slow with its borrowing spree, at least for now, amid its no new taxes stance and the still elevated interest rate environment......»»
‘Cagayan town peanut production declining’
Enrile town in this province may lose its title as the peanut capital of the country amid the decline in production......»»
Chemical Industries board votes to merge subsidiaries to focus on real estate
Chemical Industries of the Philippines said that its board voted to exclude the Unioil Group from the merger of its subsidiaries......»»
House defers divorce bill transmission to Senate
The secretariat of the of the House of Representatives will hold transmitting House Bill 9349, or the Absolute Divorce Act, to the Senate pending the questions on how the votes of its members were counted......»»
Jillian Pamat wagi sa Voice Teens PH 3; Bamboo binigyan ng special award
ITINANGHAL na grand champion si Jillian Pamat ng Team Bamboo sa finale episode ng “The Voice Teens Philippines” season 3 kagabi, May 19. Nakakuha si Pamat ng 53.09 percent public votes at tinalbugan nga ang mga nakalaban niya sa final round na sina Steph Lacuata mula sa Marteam ni Martin Nievera, at Yen Victoria ng.....»»
Slater Young proud of Banaue Rice Terraces-inspired project’s international feats
Called The Rise at Monterrazas, the luxe property set to be built on the mountainside in Guadalupe in Cebu City, was nominated in the Unbuilt - Multi Unit Housing (L + 10 Floors) Category. The winner will be decided by votes and announced in June. .....»»
US House votes for possible TikTok ban if Chinese owners don’t sell
WASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package,.....»»
Filipinos Should be Proud to Speak Pilipino
Robin Padilla the neophyte senator-elect who garnered the most votes among senatorial hopefuls assured the public that he was ready to fulfill his duties as a senator but noted that he would debate his colleagues in Pilipino and not in English......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 09 March 2024
Marawi votes on 3 additional barangays CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 09 March) – Voters in Marawi City on Saturday went to polling precincts to vote on the proposal to create three more barangays. The Commission on Elections held a security command conference Friday morning in Marawi for the March 9 plebiscite. Comelec chair George […].....»»
Indonesia’s Prabowo claims victory in presidential election
Indonesian political veteran Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces commander, has about 58% of votes according to four pollsters, based on ballots counted in a sample of voting stations nationwide.....»»
Choosing next Gilas coach
In reply to the question of who’s your choice as next Gilas coach, the majority of the entries to our “Pasko Sa Enero” contest picked Tim Cone with Chito Victolero, Jimmy Alapag, Brian Goorjian, Rajko Toroman, Nenad Vucinic, Jong Uichico, Topex Robinson, Goldwyn Monteverde, Ryan Gregorio, Charles Tiu, Tab Baldwin, Norman Black, Erik Spoelstra, David Blatt and Sergio Scariolo, among others, getting votes......»»
Academy members cast final votes for Oscars 2024 nominees
The official nominees in each of the 23 categories will be announced on January 23, and Academy members will commence final voting on January 27......»»
Taiwan ruling party’s Lai takes initial lead in presidential vote
Lai Ching-te, Taiwan's vice president, reaches more than 3 million votes by early evening after polls closed at 4 pm, putting him comfortably ahead of his two rivals.....»»
Most Filipino families not reaping long-term gains of preschool education
Parents’ lack of awareness about the long-term gains of preschool education and limited government daycare centers have made most Filipino children lose out on the benefits of early childhood education......»»