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A tale of ‘pork-barrel’ era

The first time I met Senator Jinggoy Estrada was while he was still mayor of San Juan City on June 30,1998 when he attended the inaugural of his father, former president Joseph Estrada. At that time, I was still a reporter covering Malacañang Palace. As it turned out, it was the first and last time I saw mayor Jinggoy inside the Palace grounds......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 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

United Nations rapporteur urges NTF-ELCAC abolition; government says no

Following her 10-day official visit to the Philippines, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan on Friday urged the government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), which she said will address red-tagging and allow for more inclusive peace-making platforms in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

Rates for the government short-term securities rose across the board in reference to the secondary market after the US Federal Reserve ruled out monetary policy easing anytime soon......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

The government has cut its two consecutive weeks of increased borrowing from local investors, returning within the regular program for short-term debts as rates went up across the board......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Road-clearing ops to ensure emergency road accessibility

THE City Government of Davao carried out a road-clearing operation on February 16, 2023, at Barangay 31-D to ensure emergency road accessibility......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Serious crash near Helensville closes busy road

Police are responding to a serious crash in South Head, Auckland.The crash between two vehicles near the intersection of Evans Road and South Head Road was reported at about 9.51am.Three people were injured in the crash and transported to hospital, one in a serious condition, two others in a moderate condition.The crash has closed South Head Road in both directions.Traffic management is in p.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Serious Crash, Longbeach Road, Willowby

Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on Longbeach Road near Winslow Willowby Road, Willowby, Ashburton.The crash was reported around 5:40pm.One person is in a critical condition, and a helicopter is enroute.The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays.ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre   Sou.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU

The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Denise madalas pagkamalang si Deniece Cornejo: ‘Wrong sent kayo since 2014’

“NAKALAYA na po kayo?,” “Bati na po ba kayo ni Kuya Vhong?,” “Andito pa si Deniece nagti-TikTok!” Ilan lamang ‘yan sa mga na-wrong sent sa aktres na si Denise Laurel sa loob ng mahabang panahon dahil madalas siyang pinagkakamalang si Deniece Cornejo. Magugunita na si Cornejo ang modelong kasalukuyang nakakulong sa Correctional Institution for Women.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 12th, 2024

NoKor sent 7K containers of munitions to Russia

NoKor sent 7K containers of munitions to Russia.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 19th, 2024

All 216 victims of suspected food poisoning in Agusan Sur sent home

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 23 February) — All 216 patients who were mostly admitted to the Esperanza Medicare Community Hospital for suspected food poisoning were already discharged and sent home Wednesday, the local government of Esperanza town in Agusan del Sur said in a Facebook post Thursday. They were transported home aboard […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Van Sickle heaven-sent for Petro Gazz

An angel sent from heaven......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 21st, 2024

New Board Members for UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons Announced

Vienna, 2024: The latest board of trustees of the UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons (UNVTF) has been established.  The board is now constituted of:The five anti-human trafficking experts, representing the five UN Regional Groups, were appointed by the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to provide strategic guidance to the Trust Fund over th.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

MCWD eyes additional Board members from other LGUs

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The MCWD might include more members on its Board of Directors coming from other LGUs being served by the agency. The new members would represent the other highly-urbanized cities, including five municipalities under Cebu Province. In a press statement on Jan. 24, the MCWD board members said that they are ‘considering.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

MTRCB hindi binawi ang suspensiyon ng ‘Private Convos’ ni Doc Rica

IBINASURA ng Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) ang apela ng suspendidong TV show na “Private Convos with Doc Rica”. Hindi binaligtad ng pamunuan ng MTRCB sa pamumuno ni Chairperson Lala Sotto ang kanilang naging desisyon na patawan ng suspensiyon ang programa dahil sa explicit content nito Sinuspindi ng MTRCB noong Enero 15,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

‘Abolish NTF-ELCAC’: Altermidya welcomes UNSR Khan’s initial findings after 10-day visit

This is the second time a Special Rapporteur has recommended the abolition of NTF-ELCAC. However, we stress that Executive Order No. 70 passed in 2018, which created the said task force, should also be junked......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

EDITORIAL - NTF-ELCAC abolition

The government believes “total victory” over communist rebels is possible this year, according to Jonathan Malaya, the assistant director general for strategic communications of the National Security Council......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Farmers want tariffication review, cool to rice SRP

Farmers in Central Luzon, considered as the rice granary of the Philippines, are calling for the abolition or review of the Rice Tariffication Law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

Divorce bill reaches House plenary

The divorce bill that Catholic bishops have vigorously opposed for decades has now reached the plenary level of the House of Representatives, where debates will begin......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024