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Plugging loopholes and leakages

Less than two years after it took effect, Republic Act 11900, or the Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act, may already need a thorough review in order for our legislators to find out whether indeed there are serious flaws and loopholes in the law and in its implementation and enforcement......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

More OFW lounges in Philippines airports sought

The administration of President Marcos is determined to give back, through comfortable lounges, to overseas Filipino workers by “institutionalizing” 24/7 free OFW lounges in all international airports in the country, a senior administration lawmaker said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles

The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Norway to support Filipino law enforcers in rescuing child sex abuse victims

The Norwegian government has committed to helping train Philippine law enforcers to more effectively identify potential child sex abuse victims by teaching them to access available sources of information on perpetrators overseas. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law

"At the outset, I must put on record that I am a development worker. I am not hiding in the mountains of the Sierra Madre and I was not, in any way, involved in the alleged encounter between the alleged members of the NPA and the complainants," her counter affidavit read. The post Activists, church, dev’t workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law

At least 98 activists, humanitarian and church workers are facing Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 and Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012 charges according to Karapatan. They described these laws as “twin terror laws” that are being used against activists, humanitarian workers and those who serve the welfare of the marginalized. The post Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Question of law

This is another case involving a property inherited by the surviving wife and her alleged brother in-law......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Farmer stabbed by common-law partner over cellphone

CEBU CITY, Philippines –A 32-year-old farmer was stabbed by his common-law partner in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental, on Wednesday morning, April 17, allegedly because of an argument over a mobile phone. The victim was identified as Ronjo Jesus Habolillo, 32, a farmer who lives in Barangay Kalamtukan of the said town while the suspect is.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Not my duty to apologize for martial law atrocities — PBBM

MANILA, Philippines — For President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., it is not his duty to apologize to the victims of martial law under his father. “I don’t think it’s a duty for a president to be involved, that is a personal matter for the Marcos family,” Marcos said during the Foreign Correspondents Association of the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Repeal of liberalization law urged to combat high rice inflation

A farmer group on Wednesday said that reversing the rice liberalization law would help address the low procurement of rice grains and high rice inflation......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Marcos signs law creating new DPWH engineering office

President Marcos has signed a law creating a new engineering office of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Zamboanga City......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Marcos Jr. signs law dividing Caloocan barangay into six

President Marcos has signed into law a measure dividing Barangay 176, also known as Bagong Silang, in Caloocan City into six separate and independent barangays......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

Alvarez very optimistic about NIR Law

Alvarez very optimistic about NIR Law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

Negros Island Region law set for signing

President Marcos is expected to sign the proposed Negros Island Region law, according to lawmakers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

SK chair, others to face road-related law violation charges

SEVERAL youths, including a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman in Malita, Davao Occidental, who were seen in a viral video over road-related law violations and reckless driving incident along the Coastal Road in Bago Aplaya, earlier this month will be put under custody in Davao City’s police offices for different charges......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Lawyers file petition pushing Congress to enact law vs political dynasties

A group of lawyers on Tuesday filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

How safe is our space?

Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) or the Republic Act No. 11313 was enacted into law in April 2019. It was signed by former President Rodrigo Duterte to increase protection against sexual harassment whether online or in the physical space. This covers all forms of gender-based sexual harassment (GBSH) committed in public spaces, educational or training institutions, workplaces, and online spaces......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Marcos signs into law the New Philippine Passport Act

Marcos signs into law the New Philippine Passport Act.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024