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Davao Oriental under state of calamity

The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

RTWPB 7 to hold public hearing for Kasambahay wage hike

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB)-7 will hold a public hearing on April 7 for the increase of the minimum wage for “Kasambahay” or housemaids. The public hearing will be held at the Grub Hub Food Park, Belmont One, Barangay Upper Calajoan in Minglanilla town. The activity will start.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say

“Instead of devoting our land and resources to the genuine development of the domestic agriculture, economy, and industries, ChaCha will allow more foreign-owned extractive industries, logging, ecotourism, real estate projects, expansion of agro-corporation plantations, and other business operations intended for profit-making." The post Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Quiboloy told to face Senate probe on sex raps

A lawyer for televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has received the copy of a subpoena requiring him to appear in the next Senate hearing on the allegations that he had repeatedly raped several of his former followers, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Friday. A copy of the document that Hontiveros shared with Senate reporters showed that the summon was received.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Kuryente sumipa presyo sa red, yellow alert

Nagpatawag ng public hearing ang Senate committee on energy na pinamumunuan ni Senador Raffy Tulfo ukol sa nararanasan na mga red at yellow alert sanhi ng kakulangan ng suplay ng kuryente sa bansa. The post Kuryente sumipa presyo sa red, yellow alert first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

On Australian TV: No ill-gotten wealth? Only a few dared to speak up in Manila

On Australian TV: No ill-gotten wealth? Only a few dared to speak up in Manila.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

On Australian TV: No ill-gotten wealth Only a few dared to speak up in Manila

On Australian TV: No ill-gotten wealth Only a few dared to speak up in Manila.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

When have you felt incapable or ill-equipped for a task or role you felt God calling you to fill?

When have you felt incapable or ill-equipped for a task or role you felt God calling you to fill? How did God help you?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Drip, drip! : Mariel Rodriguez pokes fun at controversial IV drip session in Senate

Host-actress Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla touched on her controversial intravenous infusion or IV drip session last week at the Senate, reiterating she had no ill intentions at the time......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

WHO thanks Philippines for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his appreciation of the Philippines’ role in the ongoing negotiations on a “WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” known as the Pandemic Treaty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

WHO thanks Philippines for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his appreciation of the Philippines’ role in the ongoing negotiations on a “WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” known as the Pandemic Treaty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

WHO thanks Philippines for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed his appreciation of the Philippines’ role in the ongoing negotiations on a “WHO convention, agreement or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response” known as the Pandemic Treaty......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Green groups urge CHR to probe red-tagging by military, SMNI

A coalition of environmental defenders called on the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to condemn an Army battalion and the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) for publicly accusing their network of having ties with communist rebels......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam

The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Labor groups cheer Senate’s approval of P100 wage hike bill

Labor groups cheer Senate’s approval of P100 wage hike bill.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Red-tagger Badoy guilty of indirect contempt over red tagging of Manila judge

The Supreme Court found NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Lorraine Badoy guilty of indirect contempt over her multiple pronouncements against a Manila Regional Trial Court judge over a decision which denied the proscription petition of the Department of Justice against the CPP-NPA......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Basilan under state of calamity due to drought

The entire island province of Basilan has been placed under a state of calamity due to drought amid the El Niño phenomenon......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

EDITORIAL - Red carpet, not red tape

The economic team faces a challenging task: replace red tape with a red carpet for investments......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Group demands accounting of Cebu City COVID-19 funds

CEBU CITY, Philippines—A coalition is demanding transparency and accountability for the budget allocated for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response here.  The Freedom Debt Coalition composed of various cause-oriented groups in the city said there is a need to show the public a transparent liquidation of the P3.5 billion funds for the pandemic response since […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  balitaRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024