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PNP refutes claims of blocking jeepney drivers protesting PUVMP

The Philippine National Police denied reports of blocking protesting jeepney drivers bound for a transport caravan against the public utility vehicle modernization program......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarJan 16th, 2024

P25 jeepney fare hike: LTFRB-7 says it won’t happen

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – The demand for a P25 increase in the minimum fare for jeepney drivers, from P15 to P40, is deemed impossible to realize, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Region 7 Director Eduardo Montealto Jr. Montealto said that the P25 increase should not be taken lightly, as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Philippines suspends in-person classes due to heat, jeepney strike

Manila, Philippines - The Philippines will suspend in-person classes in all public schools for two days due to extreme heat and a nationwide strike by jeepney drivers, the education department said Sunday.Extreme heat has scorched Southeast Asia in recent weeks, prompting thousands of schools to suspend in-person operations and authorities to issue health warnings.Many schools in the Philippines have no a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

A Call for a Just Transition to Modern Jeepneys

We, the Philippine Misereor Partnership, Inc. (PMPI), a social development and advocacy network of more than 250 church faith-based groups, non-governmental organizations, and people's organizations in the Philippines,  stand in solidarity with the jeepney drivers and operators who are facing the threat of losing their livelihood due to the jeepney modernization program. We support their.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Amit refutes claims of ‘Kuya Gov’ Jubahib

SECOND District Board Member Orly Amit said that it is not true that Governor Edwin “Kuya Gov” Jubahib is not aware of the complaint filed against him......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

DavOro guv refutes claims she barred dept heads from attending SP budget proceedings

DAVAO de Oro Governor Dorothy "Dotdot" Gonzaga clarified the information released by the Office of Vice Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy that among the factors of the delay of the approval of the Calendar Year Executive Budget for 2024 was because she prevented the department heads of the provincial local government unit from attending the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) proceedings......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

DSWD refutes allegations on people’s initiative utilizing AICS program

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) denied claims on Friday that its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program was used to incentivize those who signed the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution. According to DSWD Assistant Secretary Romel Lopez, the AICS had rules and regulations in place to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

LTFRB chief kampanteng PUVMP maipatutupad

SA PAGBASURA kamakailan ng isang kaso sa legalidad ng Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP), umaasa si Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III na ang mga nakabinbing kaso laban sa palit-jeep ay magkakaroon ng parehong resulta. “Base ho sa nangyari ngayon na desisyon ng Supreme Court, kung ito ho ang ….....»»

Category: filipinoSource:  hatawtabloidRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

House panel probes PUVMP agencies

Claiming that the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program is going nowhere, House of Representatives transportation committee chair Rep. Romeo Acop has launched an investigation into the financial statements of the government agencies implementing the PUVMP......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

SC asked to junk PISTON-led petition vs PUVMP

The DOTR and its attached agency, LTFRB, asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition of the PISTON-led transport groups assailing the implementation of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP)......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Globe welcomes progress of Senate bill to enable site blocking

Globe welcomes progress of Senate bill to enable site blocking.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji

To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Online site blocking bill pushed to curb digital piracy

Several stakeholders in the creative industry were reportedly unanimous in their position to have the 27-year-old Intellectual Property Code revised to make room for provisions that would address the prevalence of online piracy by blocking unauthorized downloading or streaming of internet contents......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal

China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship, alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia, in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines

Here's the timeline of Bulatlat's fight against one form of state-sponsored censorship. The post Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines

Here's the timeline of Bulatlat's fight against one form of state-sponsored censorship. The post Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines

Here's the timeline of Bulatlat's fight against one form of state-sponsored censorship. The post Timeline: The fight against website blocking in the Philippines appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal

China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Unmask NFA exec blocking documents – Laurel

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is trying to unmask the official of the National Food Authority (NFA) who was allegedly blocking the release of documents to the Office of the Ombudsman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Editoryal: Re-blocking ug politika sa barangay

Editoryal: Re-blocking ug politika sa barangay.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

NTC blocking unlicensed investment apps

The National Telecommunications Commission has ordered the blocking of access to the website and app of foreign exchange platform MiTrade, accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of offering investment opportunities without the necessary license......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024