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Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact

By DOMINIC GUTOMAN AND ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) held a protest in front of… The post Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Calinan District residents protest vs disguised Cha-cha

Residents from the 19 barangays in Calinan District rallied against the disguised People's Initiative for Charter Change in a protest held on January 19, 2024. Organized by the barangay captains, around 100 individuals from each barangay gathered at Rizal Park, chanting Dabawenyos are not for sale and expressing their disapproval of the alleged cash-for-signature scheme. The protest emphasized the residents' desire for fairness and a better government approach, rejecting the notion of exchanging signatures for money. Participants, including both young and old residents, voiced their opposition to the charter change, with the youth expressing concerns about power-hungry officials. Even 75-year-old Rosminda Amarilla joined the protest to question the need for change after numerous presidents have governed without such alterations. The rally, which included a motorcade and drew approximately 300 participants, received disapproval from Congressman Paolo Pulong Z. Duterte and Congressman Isidro Ungab, who alleged that the signature campaign was orchestrated by leaders of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist. As of the latest update, PBA Representative Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles has yet to release a statement on the matter......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Considering a Career Change? Read this First!

A career change is a leap of faith. It is both exciting and challenging. Making a big career switch is a process that can be difficult when you don’t know where to start. In this article, we’ll help guide you to your career change. Giving you a little bit of a heads-up on what to […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

US tries out new missile system in ‘Balikatan’ 2024

The Marcos Jr. administration appears to be “slowly but surely allowing the country to be dragged into the massive US-led military build-up against China, threatening to engulf the whole region in war.” The post US tries out new missile system in ‘Balikatan’ 2024 appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

EDITORIAL - New election system provider

It’s final: the country has a new automated election system provider......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

India s neighbors adopt its digital payment system

New Delhi has launched its Unified Payment Interface in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, bolstering its influence in the region The leaders of India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka have virtually launched New Delhi's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system. The move allows Indian tourists to pay with the app while visiting t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Charly Suarez faces new opponent for April 13 bout in Texas 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Charly “King’s Warrior” Suarez had to change his game plan ahead of his April 13 bout in the United States following a last minute change in his opponent.  The unbeaten Suarez was initially scheduled to fight Puerto Rican Henry Lebron for a 10-rounder bout in Corpus Christi, Texas. However, a new.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Nonfiction book publishing is dominated by men. A new prize hopes to help change that

Nonfiction book publishing is dominated by men. A new prize hopes to help change that.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

ALPSIDE DOWNED: Hayahay

BERN, Switzerland (MindaNews / 24 May) – I was struck by the recent remark of a friend, who had managed to contact me online, that OFWs (overseas Filipino workers) are luckier than those living in the Philippines.  “Kahayahay ninyo diha bay,” he said, “kay Swiss francs man ang inyong ginakaon.” I’m sure he meant the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Degrading searches

If the Department of Justice wants to stop “degrading” body searches conducted on visitors in the national prisons, it should provide the necessary equipment to carry out no-contact searches. Such scanners have been in use for a long time in airports around the world......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

MMDA: NCAP remains suspended

The no-contact apprehension policy or NCAP remains suspended, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

LTO eyes cameras vs busway violators

The Land Transportation Office would use the closed-circuit television cameras of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to enforce a no-contact apprehension of motorists using the EDSA busway without authorization, an LTO official said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Spot a snake? Contact the barangay first for assistance

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The sightings of king cobras and other types of snakes have become prevalent in Cebu recently. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) has previously stated that among the reasons for the increasing sightings in Cebu are the mating season and the destruction of their habitat. The agency.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PH in contact with Filipinos arrested in Japan over bodies found in Tokyo

The Filipina arrested for abandoning the corpses of a Japanese couple 'denies all involvement,' says a DFA official.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Marcos vows to actively thwart ICC access to gov’t information

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed to actively prevent International Criminal Court representatives from making any contact with government agencies or officials even as they have been allowed to enter the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Dingdong, Jessa rumesbak sa nagkalat na may tinakbuhan silang utang, magdedemanda?

NALAGAY sa kontrobersya at iskandalo ang mag-asawang Jessa Zaragoza at Dingdong Avanzado dahil sa isang viral Facebook post na pinagpiyestahan ng netizens. Isang shoutout sa FB noong January 9, mula sa isang nagngangalang Fujiwara Masashi, na may mga friends daw sa local showbiz. “Dingdong jessa !! You guys!! Please feel free to contact me and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

SEC-Davao advises timely submission of requirements for amnesty payments

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Davao Extension Office is reminding corporations who have participated in the amnesty program to ensure timely submission of required documents by January 31. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of payments and incurring additional penalties as outlined in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 20, series of 2023. Non-compliant corporations must submit their latest General Information Sheet (GIS) and Annual Financial Statement (AFS) through the SEC Electronic Filing and Submission Tool (eFAST). Meanwhile, suspended or revoked corporations should submit their petitions along with necessary documents to the Extension Office via email at secdavao@gmail.com. For more information, applicant-corporations can contact SEC Davao Extension Office at 0932-973-8791. It is important to note that the Commission is planning to implement a substantial increase in basic penalties for late and non-filing of reports post-amnesty period, with penalties potentially increasing by up to 1,900 percent......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Overpriced pay parking fees? Report this to Cebu City Hall, says councilor

CEBU CITY, Philippines —A Cebu City councilor is urging the public to report to the city hall pay parking areas collecting overpriced fees.  Cebu City Councilor James Cuenco, the city council’s chairman of the Committee on Transportation, Councilor James Cuenco urged those with concerns of overpriced parking fees to contact his office and tell them the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Crew of Iran-Held Tanker Safe, Greek Owners Say

Athens, Greece - The crew of a tanker seized by Iran's navy this week in a row with the United States are safe, the vessel's Greek owners said on Sunday.Empire Navigation said in a statement that an associate had contacted Iranian authorities and reported that 'all the crew members on board the St. Nikolas are safe and in good health.'The company added that it had not been itself able to directly contact.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

New ride-hailing app inDrive suspended due to fare-haggling system

Prior to the suspension order, inDrive was positioning itself to make a splash as a competitor to Grab. Now, its plans are on pause after the LTFRB questioned its fare-haggling system......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024