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Ati-Atihan Festival: Gun ban imposed in Kalibo
A weeklong suspension of permits to transport and carry firearms will be imposed in Kalibo, Aklan as part of the security preparations for the Ati-Atihan Festival......»»
DOF chief: No objection to banning POGOs
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is not opposing the calls to ban Philippine offshore gaming operator (POGO) firms as the sector gets the spotlight anew because of embattled Bamban Mayor Alice Guo......»»
EDITORIAL — Circumventing the rules
On March 25 this year, President Marcos issued Administrative Order No. 18, banning government officials and personnel from using sirens, blinkers, dome lights and similar devices. Exempted from the wang-wang ban are official vehicles of the military, police and National Bureau of Investigation as well as ambulances, fire trucks and other emergency vehicles......»»
AFP vows to protect fishermen from China harassment
Filipino fishermen need not worry about China’s fishing ban or its threat to arrest foreign “trespassers” in what it claims as its territorial waters, as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has assured them of protection from possible harassment by the Chinese......»»
ICYMI: Bill to Ban Tiktok, Other ‘Foreign Adversary’-Controlled Apps Was Filed Just This Week
A bill was filed this week in the House of Representatives that proposes to ban applications controlled by “foreign adversaries” in the Philippines, which includes popular social media app TikTok, which is owned by the China-based company ByteDance. House Bill 10489, authored by Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr., seeks to prohibit the distribution, maintenance, and update […].....»»
Manila Reps. Dionisio, Tieng seek ban on gambling via online, text
TWO Manila Congressmen are fighting tooth and nail for the eradication of gambling via online and text messages, citing how it had been hooking the hapless poor and youngsters owing to easy accessibility. Speaking at the ‘MACHRA Balitaan’ of the Manila City Hall Reporters’ Association (MACHRA) held in Harbor View, Congressmen Ernix Dionisio (1st district) […].....»»
France s secularism increasingly struggling with schools, integration
MARSEILLE, France - Brought into the international spotlight by the ban on hijabs for French athletes at the upcoming Paris Olympics, France's unique approach to 'laïcite' - loosely translated as 'secularism' - has been increasingly stirring controversy across the country.The struggle cuts to the core of how France approaches not only the place of religion in public life, but also the integration of its mos.....»»
The Philippines protests China’s ‘unilateral’ fishing ban | The wRap
Today's headlines: West Philippine Sea, Eva Darren, Kim Ryeowook & Ari.....»»
Bill filed to outlaw POGOs
A bill was filed in the Senate seeking to outrightly ban the operations of offshore gaming hubs following a series of raids on those involved in crimes......»»
MMDA to ‘revisit’ penalty for e-trike ban
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority would “revisit” the penalty for users of electronic tricycles and bicycles as well as gasoline-fueled light vehicles caught traversing certain major roads in Metro Manila, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday......»»
Ban on onion imports extended until July
The Philippines has extended the ban on the importation of onions until July to prevent a glut in local supplies following historic production levels, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
More anti-smoking ban violators nabbed
THE Vices Regulation Unit (VRU) and the Davao City Police Office apprehended more Anti-Smoking Ordinance violators during the first three months of the year compared to the same period last year......»»
House backs Comelec plan to ban substitution by withdrawal
Administration lawmakers have expressed support for the plan of the Commission on Elections to prohibit candidates from taking advantage of substitution by means of withdrawal of their certificate of candidacy and advancing their personal interest......»»
Agriculture chief exempts bonito from import ban
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed canners to import frozen bonito more than two weeks after he ordered a temporary import suspension of the fish, following reports that imported fish stocks are diverted to the wet markets......»»
PNP says tattoo ban for cops not discriminatory
The Philippine National Police stressed on Sunday that its policy prohibiting police officers from bearing visible tattoos is not discriminatory against inked individuals. .....»»
‘Fixed marriage’ ban does not apply to stepchildren
My father married a US citizen, who petitioned both of us for green cards......»»
Government urged to lift ecozone ban in Metro Manila
The government may consider lifting the moratorium on the establishment of economic zones based in Metro Manila in order to spur more economic activity and growth for the entire country, a local official said......»»
X owner Musk says opposed to US ban of competitor TikTok
Elon Musk on Friday came out against banning TikTok in the United States, even if it would mean less competition for his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as the initiative sees fresh bipartisan momentum in Congress......»»
MMDA to remain strict on e-trike, light vehicle ban
Despite an order from President Marcos, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority would remain strict in banning light vehicles like e-bicycles, e-tricycles and tricycles from plying major roads in Metro Manila, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday......»»
Defend Jodi Dean: Fight the Ban, Free Palestine!
Clearly, the Hobart and William Smith Colleges teaching ban on Jodi Dean is a symptom of a broader and systematic assault on the freedom of association through US Counterinsurgency. The post Defend Jodi Dean: Fight the Ban, Free Palestine! appeared first on Bulatlat......»»