PBA: Heavy fines await COVID-19 protocol violators
The PBA is almost ready to start having teams practice once again ahead of a planned restart later this year. As part of the league's health protocols, all teams will be subject to COVID-19 testing before opening training by small batches. Once practice starts, players will also have to observe a closed-circuit method that will aim to limit their exposure to the coronavirus. Players will be limited to travel from their respective homes to practice facilities and back. Their other travel concerns, like when going out for essentials, will be documented as well. "Ang players, bahay-sasakyan-gym," PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said on the Philippine Sportswriters Association forum Tuesday. "Kung lalabas ka naman, bibili ka sa supermarket o drugstores, hindi naman maiiwasan, kailangan sabihin mo. May log kami araw-araw. Itong araw na ito nasaan ka? Bahay lang. Nitong araw na to saan ka? Practice lang or wherever, sabihin mo. May protocol," he added. The established PBA COVID-19 protocols are for strict compliance. [Related: PBA: Japeth, Wong fined P20,000 for viral basketball game under quarantine] Players will be subject to fines if they are proven guilty of violating the said protocols and penalties will be doubled for repeat offenses. "Pag hindi ka nagsabi at nalaman namin na nag-sinungaling ka, first offense ang players is P5,000 tapos dagdag ulit, dodoble," Marcial said on the fine for violating the closed-circuit method. "Sa protocols sa practice, sinabihan ka na ng safety officer na bawal, sumuway ka, P20,000 dahil nilabag mo yung protocol sa practice," the Commissioner added. — Follow this writer on Twitter, @paullintag8.....»»
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Anti-Indecency Board fines Brigada over ‘controversial’ radio interview
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CNN Philippines and its financial troubles
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Ex-DavOr solon urges Congress to delay rebel amnesty resolutions
Summary: Former Davao Oriental legislator, Mayo Almario, has called for a delay in the adoption of resolutions granting amnesty to rebels following the bombing at Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City. He emphasized the need to await the results of investigations into the attack before proceeding with the approval of House resolutions supporting President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s amnesty proclamations. The proclamations, issued on November 22, grant amnesty to members of various rebel groups, including RPMP-RPA-ABB, CPP-NPA-NDF, MILF, and MNLF. Despite acknowledging Marcos' intentions for peace and reconciliation, Almario urged Congress to consider the MSU bombing victims and their families before moving forward. He argued that rushing the resolutions would disregard the sacrifices of soldiers risking their lives on the battlefront. Vice President Sara Duterte also expressed opposition to granting amnesty to rebels, describing it as an agreement with the devil. The call for delay comes amidst concerns and ongoing investigations into the MSU Marawi bombing, which resulted in casualties and injuries......»»