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With 10,000 jeepneys to be taken off the road, commuters fear undersupply of public transpo

Mobility advocates urged President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to ensure a steady supply of public transportation after thousands of jeepneys are expected to stop operations within the month......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Controlled forum: Rappler highlights underrecognized transport sector in Marcos traffic town hall

CHEERS TO Rappler for pointing out the absence of some civil society groups and transport advocates in the very first public town hall on traffic; and for actually giving them space in his story.On April 10, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Paurong mag-isip : MMDA s proposal to remove EDSA bike lanes draws flak

Mobility advocates scored the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) after proposing the removal of bicycle lanes on EDSA — a move seen by the group as counter to the president's directive on sustainable modes of transportation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Envi group urges city council to craft ordinance to reduce urban heat

A DAVAO City-based environment group advocates for crafting a local green building ordinance to reduce the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect in highly developed areas. Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS), in its Facebook post on Thursday, April 11, 2024, said that in their year-long investigation on UHI from April 2022 to April 2023, they formulated key strategies in lessening heat accumulation in urban areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

E-trike popularity a symptom of gov t failure in addressing mobility needs — group

With the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) set to ban e-bikes and e-trikes on major Metro Manila roads this month, mobility advocates pointed out that the popularity of e-vehicles is simply a symptom of a larger transportation problem......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Scientists group condemns harassment of researchers near Pag-asa Island

The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People condemned the harassment of Filipino marine scientists who were conducting research at sandbars near Philippine-occupied Pag-asa Island. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Acciona advocates water conservation

Acciona, a global sustainable infrastructure company, recently launched its water conservation campaign to raise awareness among young children and empower them to become stewards of the vital resource......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Cebu City files complaint vs CPA with DENR

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Environmental and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) has filed a complaint against the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for violating environmental laws. Reymarr Hijara, CCENRO head, along with City Legal Officer (CLO) Carlo Vincente Gimena and advocates Eleodoro Diaz and Manuel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

OCD-Davao advocates for community fire brigades

AN OFFICIAL from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao) underscored the necessity of establishing community fire brigades as part of their community intervention strategy......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Victims of domestic violence

On National Women’s Month, advocates of women’s welfare are glad that a general in the Armed Forces of the Philippines is seeing his career derailed by accusations of domestic violence hurled by his estranged wife......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Interfaith groups glad that Ramadhan, Lenten Season are both occurring in March

This year’s Ramadhan among Muslims and the Lenten Season of Christians are both in March. For interfaith peace advocates, this is a reminder that religions should not set barriers but foster tolerance and understanding among believers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

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

Human rights advocates seek UN support for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, anti-terror law

In a press release, the Philippine Universal Periodic Watch Review said that the delegation will be attending a session to testify on the “continuing human rights violations” under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Mindoro MPAs still exceed grease limits nearly a year after oil spill — study

Residents and environmental advocates renewed their call for accountability and legal protection for the Verde Island Passage as oil and grease levels remained high in several protected areas a year after the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

EV players push ‘green traffic’ as NEDA readies tariff review

Electric vehicle industry players and clean air advocates are calling on the National Economic and Development Authority to lead the push to accelerate efforts to promote “green traffic” through the inclusion of e-motorcycles as part of those enjoying tax exemption as the agency starts its review of an executive order that modified the tariffs on EVs......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Muslim-Christian peace bloc provides free BARMM, Region 12 CS exam review

Peace advocates have fused ranks to provide free civil service (CS) exam review for marginalized Moro residents in Bangsamoro provinces and in nearby towns and cities in Region 12......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Listen more and judge less, Manila archbishop tells pro-life advocates

Families today ‘don’t need more judgments and condemnations,’ says Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula during the Walk for Life at the University of Santo Tomas.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Advocates call for climate emergency in Mindanao

PMCJ urged the local governments in Mindanao to strengthen the capacity of localities to deal with the impacts of climate change, provide adequate shelter to displaced communities, and review current disaster prevention and response programs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Marcos tells independent Mindanao advocates to drop agenda | The wRap

The wRap highlights: Marcos & Mindanao independence, Davao de Oro landslide, Taylor Swift.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

EDITORIAL — Deepfakes in the 2025 polls

In the 2022 general elections, advocates for clean and honest polls lamented the widespread use of digital technology for spreading misinformation and disinformation to influence the vote......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024