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Marcos inaction emboldens local officials to justify ‘drug war’ killings — rights group

In March, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte announced his campaign against illegal drugs, the same strategy employed by his father, Rodrigo Duterte, both during his time as mayor of the southern Philippine city and later during his presidency from 2016 to 2022......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

SC grants protection writ for ex-Bayan Muna solon, declares ‘red-tagging’ threatens life, liberty, security

In a 39-page decision dated July 4, 2023,  the high court declared that associating red-tagging and guilt by association jeopardizes a person’s fundamental rights to life, liberty, or security, setting aside the ruling of the Iloilo Regional Trial Court (RTC) in dismissing the former lawmaker’s amparo petition. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Groups hail SC decision granting amparo petition for ex-Bayan Muna solon

In the decision released on Tuesday, the Supreme Court said that red-tagging and guilt by association threatens an individual’s right to life, liberty and security......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

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.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Raymond Garcia is acting Cebu City mayor for 6 months

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is now the acting mayor of Cebu City. His assumption to office that took effect on Saturday, May 11, was based on a memorandum from the Department of Interior and Local Government in Central Visayas (DILG-7) designating him as acting mayor for six months. On the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

MCWD vs Rama, 5 others: Raps filed against Cebu City mayor, execs

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A period of heightened legal scrutiny for the mayor and his administration continued to intensify as another agency filed a new round of complaints against them. The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), led by Chairman Jose Daluz III and General Manager Edgar Donoso, lodged the complaints against the mayor before the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama Mayor Michael Rama has declared a state of water crisis in Cebu City following the rise in the daily heat index, which.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Hiling ng netizens para kay Vico: Please, protect our future President!

“PLEASE protect out future President.” Ito ang nabasa naming komento mula sa netizen na ang tinutukoy ay si Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto. Kaliwa’t kanan ang papuri sa youngest mayor ng Metro Manila dahil tinupad niya ang pangakong ipasasara o paaalisin sa nasasakupan niyang lungsod ang mga pasugalan. Nag-post si Mayor Vico sa kanyang Facebook.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Mayor Albee nag-sorry kay Ivana, sumusumpang wala silang relasyon

  HUMINGI ng paumanhin si Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez sa Kapamilya sexy actress na si Ivana Alawi pati na rin sa pamilya nito. Mariing pinabulaanan ng alkalde na may namamagitang “something” sa kanila ni Ivana at isang malaking fake news ang umano’y relasyon nila. Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang Facebook account, nagsalita nga si Mayor Albee.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Mayor Honey warns vs poser FB account

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna sought the help of the media in disseminating the information that there is a poser Facebook account using her name. In a text message to members of the Manila City Hall Reporters’ Association (MACHRA), the lady mayor said: “Para po sa kaalaman ng lahat, mayroon pong kumakalat na poser Facebook account […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Mayor Honey calls on city officials, employees, to begin each day with a prayer

“Start your day with a prayer.” This was the appeal made by Mayor Honey Lacuna to all the officials and employees of the Manila city government, as the capital city joins the nation in the observance of the “National Bible’s Month.” The mayor also lauded City Administrator Bernie Ang, host of the flag raising ceremony, […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Moalboal hoop tournament kicked off on Saturday

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Moalboal Mayor Inocentes Cabaron aims to foster friendship and sportsmanship as the 2nd Mayor Inocentes Cabaron Invitational Inter-town tournament kicked off on Saturday evening at the Moalboal Sports Complex.  In his message, Cabaron reiterated the goal of his comprehensive sports program that benefits not just his constituents, but also those from.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

RPOC-EV holds third quarter meeting at Batasang Pambansa

The meeting was attended by House Speaker Martin Romualdez, RPOC-EV Chairperson, and Tacloban City Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez, including Maj. Gen. Camilo Ligayo, Commander of the 8th Infantry Division (8ID), Philippine Army......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

‘Baste’s bashing of Marcos baseless, disrespectful’

Deputy Speaker David Suarez and other leaders of the House of Representatives yesterday lashed back at Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, saying his call for the resignation of President Marcos is uncalled for, baseless and, worse, disrespectful......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024