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PSSO warns anew vs building structures atop dikes, coastal road

The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office's (PSSO) Coastal Road and Davao River Monitoring Team has issued a renewed warning to Dabawenyos against constructing buildings on top of dikes and along the coastal road. This caution follows the dismantling of 334 illegal structures from October 2020 to the third week of January 2023. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay emphasized that these structures, including house extensions, kitchen extensions, cages, and sala extensions, are typically found atop or attached to dikes and gabions near the Davao River. Recent operations in the Talomo District involved the removal of a hut at Purok 8 Iñigo, Matina Pangi, and a reconstructed fisherman's kiosk at the Punta Dumalag section of the Coastal Area. Sumagaysay highlighted that the PSSO collaborates with barangays to identify and address illegal structures, and owners are given the choice to self-demolish or have the PSSO carry out the demolition. Sumagaysay stressed that illegal structures on dikes and gabions pose risks to the structure's integrity, potentially leading to increased flooding and related issues. He urged residents living near the river to refrain from constructing any form of extension or additional structure on the dikes, emphasizing the need to preserve their stability to prevent flooding and overflow. The PSSO does not have a specific target number of structures to dismantle, but rather identifies them during monitoring and inspection, working in coordination with barangays and purok leaders. Sumagaysay hopes that the public comprehends the purpose behind these dismantling efforts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the dikes to mitigate flooding risks......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Jo Berry lives her childhood dream in GMA’s new inspirational series

Jo Berry is poised to essay another endearing character in the GMA Afternoon Prime series, “Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law,” with a narrative about hope, justice, and self-worth......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Armed men intimidate journalists reporting on Pampanga demolition

According to the NUJP, the threats were made by some members of the demolition team of Clarkhills Properties Corp. during a demolition in Sitio Balubad, Brgy. Anunas......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

NSC s Malaya told: Red-tagging can be prosecuted

The statement released by the NUJP on Thursday came a day after the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict quoting Malaya mentioned that criminalizing red-tagging is “impossible......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Calls for sustainable news business model mount after CNN Philippines closure

“As an educational institution that produces media practitioners, we stand with our alumni and with the media industry in calling for a more sustainable and ethical business model for local media instead of the for-profit model that continues to dominate the media industry.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor

For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations. The post Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

FPRRD to deal with ICC probe, won’t seek help from PBBM

FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte will be dealing with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) probe regarding his administration's war on drugs, and won't seek any help from his successor, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

I have no impulses to authoritarianism, Marcos tells Aussies

President Marcos claimed he has not been tempted to enforce an authoritarian system in the Philippines even as he justified his late father and namesake’s decision to declare martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Sandigan affirms dismissal of forfeiture vs 3 coco levy firms

The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the finality of the dismissal of a forfeiture case against three of the firms created out of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund, also known as the coco levy funds, during martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Project Gunita retells Cebu’s People Power history in informative map

'People Power was never a Manila-centric action. Cebu was among the places outside Manila that played a major role in the nationwide movement to resist Martial Law,' says Project Gunita.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Martial law architect Enrile gets Malacañang birthday bash, P100k cash gift

During his birthday celebration at Malacañang, Enrile, who earns around P189,00 to P211,900 (Salary Grade 30) as chief state counsel, was also handed a centenarian gift of P100,000 by the Department of Social Welfare and Development. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked

From the Marcos Martial Law period to 2000, one lawyer was killed each year (18 in 18 years). From 2001 to the present, there have been 204 lawyers killed at a yearly rate of about 8.87. The post From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Sandigan junks forfeiture vs Marcos crony-owned telco

The Sandiganbayan has dismissed a forfeiture case against several alleged cronies of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his widow, former first lady Imelda Marcos, seeking to recover in favor of the government shares of stocks in Eastern Telecommunications Philippines Inc., allegedly illegally acquired during martial law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Martial law and the communists

This book is highly controversial when it narrates certain debatable conclusions as facts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Paolo Contis masaya sa paglipat ng ‘It’s Showtime’ sa GMA

HAPPY ang Kapuso actor at dating host ng noontime program na “Tahanang Pinakamasaya” na si Paolo Contis sa pagkakaroon ng bagong tahanan ng “It’s Showtime”. Sa kanyang exclusive interview sa GMA News nitong Lunes, March 25, natanong ang aktor kung bukas ba siya sa posibilidad na maka-work ang mga Kapamilya hosts ng naturang noontime program......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Police: No truth to bomb threat at PI’s prayer rally

The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has debunked a text message claiming a bomb threat at the People's Initiative (PI) “Unity for One Nation, One Prayer” rally in San Pedro Square. The message warned of possible explosions at Rizal Park, one of the rally venues. Despite the lack of credible threats, the police urged vigilance and cooperation from the public for safety. Approximately 300 police personnel were deployed to secure various rally points, with additional support from volunteers and security clusters. Task Force Davao also activated a high alert status as part of the city's security measures. Captain John Louie Dema-ala confirmed that the circulating threat was unfounded and aimed at intimidating rallyists. Despite this, nearly 17,000 Dabawenyos joined the rally to oppose the proposed Charter change (Cha-cha) movement. The police and security forces remain vigilant and are conducting ongoing investigations into the social media threat......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Duterte’s P.S. to Cebu supporters:  support Sara’s bid for the Presidency

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 February) – After bidding the crowd goodbye during the “candlelight prayer rally”of Hakbang ng Maisug in Cebu City on Sunday evening, former President Rodrigo Duterte made a pitch for his daughter Sara, currently the Vice President, urging them to support her bid for the Presidency in 2028. Duterte did not […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

12,246 law graduate sasabak sa 2024 online Bar exam

MAY kabuuang 12,246 na law graduate sa bansa ang nagparehistro para sa 2024 online Bar examination na pangangasiwaan ng Supreme Court (SC) sa Setyembre. The post 12,246 law graduate sasabak sa 2024 online Bar exam first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Some firms still violate ease of doing biz law despite Arta

The Anti-Red Tape Authority-Eastern Mindanao Region (Arta-EastMin) revealed that there are still several businesses in their jurisdiction that violate the implementation of the Ease-of-Doing-Business Law and other red tape concerns despite the agency’s comprehensive collaboration with other security and law enforcement......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024