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BAI hit over inaction on crop destruction
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), has drawn flak for its alleged inaction on the destruction of crops by cattle in Coron, Palawan......»»
Solon bats for expansion of motorcycle taxis outside Metro Manila
A House lawmaker has voiced his support for expanding the government's allotment of motorcycle taxis outside Metro Manila as the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board is set to greenlight the participation of more players in its pilot study......»»
Expelled solon Teves eyes political asylum; detention extended
The legal team of expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. is looking to exhaust all legal remedies possible, including political asylum in Timor-Leste, Teves' lawyer Ferdinand Topacio said......»»
We’re working on it : DOJ says on expelled solon Teves’ extradition
The Department of Justice said it is working on extraditing expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. after a Manila court ordered the cancellation of his passport......»»
Solon wants to pause PhilHealth contributions for minimum wage earners
A lawmaker is seeking a temporary suspension of the PhilHealth premium contributions for minimum wage earners to utilize the unspent funds of the state insurer to subsidize the premiums of low-income individuals......»»
Progressive groups, solon decry UST admin s photo takedown order
In a statement by TomasinoWeb, it said that the university administration instructed the organization to take down the photo as it allegedly caused “public ridicule” to students and the university due to a supposed “association of the Type B uniform with convenience store employee’s uniform.”.....»»
Solon pushes creation of Dept of Water Resource Management
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A lawmaker is pushing for the establishment of a national framework for water resource management that is spelled out in the proposed Department of Water Resources Management (DWRM) as a long-term solution to water shortage in the country. Agri Partylist Representative Wilber Lee said that the DWRM will bring together 32.....»»
DFA ordered to cancel expelled solon Arnie Teves’ passport
In a resolution dated February 8, Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 51 ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to cancel Teves’ passport, citing the former lawmaker’s “designation” by the Anti-Terrorism Council, which served as grounds for the revocation of his documents......»»
ACT solon moves to probe efforts to jumpstart Cha-cha
MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking to investigate the reported signature-buying and the alleged use of public funds to push for constitutional reform or Charter change (Cha-cha) through the “so-called” people’s initiative (PI), has been filed in the House of Representatives. Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro said on Sunday that she electronically filed.....»»
OBO Cebu City suspends operations of condo unit where kid fell
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Office of the Building Official, or OBO, in Cebu City has temporarily suspended the operations of the condo unit where the four-year-old kid fell and died. This after the OBO, headed by its head, Architect Florante Catalan, conducted an ocular inspection on Thursday morning, April 11. READ: Boy dies after.....»»
LTO chief inspects 2 groups’ PUVs for roadworthiness
Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza II yesterday led a roadworthiness inspection of vehicles of two transport groups operating in Metro Manila......»»
Mayor Chan inspects construction of Pangan-an bridge
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan of Lapu-Lapu City led an ocular inspection for the construction of a bridge linking the islet barangay of Pangan-an to mainland Olango Island. Accompanied by representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), City Engineering Office, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), City Planning.....»»
Wildlife forensics: how science is helping to combat a billion-dollar organized crime industry
Another day at the airport, another routine inspection for a Customs Officer.She finishes examining the contents of one shipment - nothing of note. But then, she spies a crate labeled 'exotic reptiles.'Suspicious, she opens the shipment and begins to search among the crates. And there, tucked away in a corner, is a collection of turtle shells and other wildlife products.She pauses. Have these shell.....»»
Marcos Jr. : New Clark City access road a ‘red carpet’
The government will build more world-class infrastructure in other growth areas in the country to maximize their potential and attract investments, President Marcos pledged on Wednesday as he led the inspection of the 19.81-kilometer Airport to New Clark City Access Road in Mabalacat, Pampanga.?.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 4 to 10, 2024
MARCOS' VISIT on February 7 fixed the news spotlight on Davao. Although bad weather had caused quite severe flooding and landslides in the area, the President's schedule which had been set earlier did not include stops in any of the disaster sites, although he did an aerial inspection and attended a briefing on the situation.The media did keep a close watch for signs of heightened or lighter tension between the.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 4 to 10, 2024
MARCOS' VISIT on February 7 fixed the news spotlight on Davao. Although bad weather had caused quite severe flooding and landslides in the area, the President's schedule which had been set earlier did not include stops in any of the disaster sites, although he did an aerial inspection and attended a briefing on the situation.The media did keep a close watch for signs of heightened or lighter tension between the.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 7
TOKYO -- Approximately 5.5 tons of water containing radioactive materials have leaked from equipment at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, local media reported Wednesday. At about 8:53 a.m. local time on Wednesday, workers discovered water leaking from the outlet of a device used to purify nuclear-contaminated water during the inspection of the equipment, Fukushima Central Television reported, citing.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 7
TOKYO -- Approximately 5.5 tons of water containing radioactive materials have leaked from equipment at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, local media reported Wednesday. At about 8:53 a.m. local time on Wednesday, workers discovered water leaking from the outlet of a device used to purify nuclear-contaminated water during the inspection of the equipment, Fukushima Central Television reported, citing.....»»
Bea Alonzo no longer wearing engagement ring from Dominic Roque
Upon closer inspection into photos Philstar.com took at the event, Bea was photographed no longer wearing the engagement ring she received from her fiancé Dominic, when the businessman and content creator proposed to her in Las Casas FIlipinas de Acuzar last July 18......»»
PSSO warns anew vs building structures atop dikes, coastal road
The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office's (PSSO) Coastal Road and Davao River Monitoring Team has issued a renewed warning to Dabawenyos against constructing buildings on top of dikes and along the coastal road. This caution follows the dismantling of 334 illegal structures from October 2020 to the third week of January 2023. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay emphasized that these structures, including house extensions, kitchen extensions, cages, and sala extensions, are typically found atop or attached to dikes and gabions near the Davao River. Recent operations in the Talomo District involved the removal of a hut at Purok 8 Iñigo, Matina Pangi, and a reconstructed fisherman's kiosk at the Punta Dumalag section of the Coastal Area. Sumagaysay highlighted that the PSSO collaborates with barangays to identify and address illegal structures, and owners are given the choice to self-demolish or have the PSSO carry out the demolition. Sumagaysay stressed that illegal structures on dikes and gabions pose risks to the structure's integrity, potentially leading to increased flooding and related issues. He urged residents living near the river to refrain from constructing any form of extension or additional structure on the dikes, emphasizing the need to preserve their stability to prevent flooding and overflow. The PSSO does not have a specific target number of structures to dismantle, but rather identifies them during monitoring and inspection, working in coordination with barangays and purok leaders. Sumagaysay hopes that the public comprehends the purpose behind these dismantling efforts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the dikes to mitigate flooding risks......»»