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Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws
The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»
Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws
“Our gravest concern now is the new policies which attack freedom of expression: specifically the Anti-Terror Law and Executive Order 70 which created the NTF-ELCAC. This emboldened state actors, such as the police and military to commit abuses on a scale last seen during the first Marcos administration.” The post Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Liberal laws, policy gaps: Rappler, ANC question need for Cha-cha to open economy
CHEERS TO Rappler and ANC's Market Edge for reviewing current laws that have opened up the economy to foreign investments. In doing so, the accounts question the purpo.....»»
Liberal laws, policy gaps: Rappler, ANC question need for Cha-cha to open economy
CHEERS TO Rappler and ANC's Market Edge for reviewing current laws that have opened up the economy to foreign investments. In doing so, the accounts question the purpo.....»»
Rama on settling CBRT dispute with Capitol: ‘Why should I?’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael is not open to meeting with members of the Cebu Provincial Board following the two resolutions passed urging the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) to halt civil works due to violations of heritage laws. Rama noted that he had already made a statement regarding the issue and.....»»
What will we be eating? Upcoming conference to discuss future of food
"The Future of Food" assembles visionary leaders and subject matter experts in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, social media, culinary science, Filipino culinary heritage and the evolving restaurant experience......»»
Our heritage conservation champion
In my last column, I wrote about the role we all share in safeguarding our heritage......»»
Lapulapu Day marked: Marcos urges Filipinos to resist modern day oppressors
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are encouraged to continue to embrace the ideas of Lapulapu and the wealth of the country’s heritage by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in his message during the commemoration of Lapulapu Day on Saturday, April 27. Marcos also urged Filipinos to continue to embrace the wealth of the country’s heritage as.....»»
Gabii sa Kabilin set to return on May 10; 10K people expected to join heritage tour
Gabii sa Kabilin set to return on May 10; 10K people expected to join heritage tour.....»»
Rama plans to redesign CBRT bus station at Capitol for heritage preservation
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project is facing delays, and the mayor’s new plans might make it take even longer. Mayor Michael Rama wants to remove the planned bus station near the Capitol building because it doesn’t fit with the area’s heritage. He plans to replace it with a new.....»»
P1.1 billion released to restore heritage school buildings
The Department of Budget and Management has released P1.1 billion to conserve and restore heritage school buildings in the country......»»
Exploring the culinary heritage of Pampanga
'The future of Kapampangan food is bright,' says chef Jam Melchor, founder of the Philippine Culinary Heritage Movement.....»»
9-hour fire ravages Iloilo City s Heritage Zone, destroying iconic buildings
9-hour fire ravages Iloilo City s Heritage Zone, destroying iconic buildings.....»»
Sugar trail in Panay, Negros eyes inclusion in World Heritage List
Sugar trail in Panay, Negros eyes inclusion in World Heritage List.....»»
Gwen orders to halt Cebu BRT construction in heritage buffer zones
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has ordered proponents of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to halt civil works near Fuente Osmeña and the Capitol building for heritage protection purposes. Garcia has issued a memorandum, addressed to the Cebu BRT Team and the contractor, Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group Ltd., to cease.....»»
Super Suroy: Calle Crisologo Unesco World Heritage Site
Super Suroy: Calle Crisologo Unesco World Heritage Site.....»»
KINURISKURIS: Heritage house
KINURISKURIS: Heritage house.....»»
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents
Tejero Creek water turns white, sparks fears among residents.....»»