Tax racketeering proposed as non-bailable offense
The head of the House Committte on Ways and Means wants tax racketeering to be a non-bailable offense, saying the government is losing as much as P100 billion to tax evaders......»»
Bill penalizing non-payment of child support pushed
MANILA - A lawmaker on Monday emphasized the need to redress the current imbalance in child support responsibilities of separated couples as he proposed to make the withholding or stopping of child support as a punishable offense.In a press conference, Northern Samar Rep. Paul Daza said it i.....»»
Babies have rights
#ASKGOYO Atty. Gregorio Larrazabal Quoted below is the statement of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines: “The tragic death of 3-month-old Baby River highlights the need to do MORE, BETTER, FASTER in the justice sector quoted below is the statement of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines: “Baby River was born at the Fabella Medical Center on July 1, 2020. Her mother, urban poor organizer Reina Mae Nasino, 23 years old, is a detainee at the Manila City Jail Female Dormitory who was arrested on November 5, 2019 at the Tondo office of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan. The police raids that resulted in the arrests of over 60 activists in Metro Manila and Bacolod were by virtue of various warrants issued by the RTC Branch 89 in Quezon City. Reina Mae and two others were charged with illegal possession of firearms and explosives, a non-bailable offense. “Despite questions raised against the validity of the raids and arrests as well as petitions for the release of Reina Mae on health and humanitarian grounds or for continued breast-feeding, the frail and underweight Baby River was separated from her mother barely a month after birth. “The case went through RTC Manila Branch 20, the Supreme Court, back to RTC Branch 20, then RTC branch 42 and RTC Branch 37, and the Court of Appeals, until Baby River died on Oct. 12, 2020. “Manila RTC Branch 47 finally allowed Reina Mae furlough – this time to visit her dead daughter. Despite many fully armed BJMP escorts, police and military personnel monitoring and accompanying Reina Mae, she remained hand-cuffed while at the wake. “The heartbreaking and brief life-story of Baby River compel us to raise these questions: “1. Why can’t our justice system safeguard the needs and rights of an innocent child to breastfeeding and a better chance to survive? “2. Why don’t our jails have adequate facilities to address the needs and rights of children and women detainees duly recognized by domestic and international law? “3. Why does it take so long to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights? “4. Isn’t there double standard when “bigger” detainees are allowed similar or even greater privileges? “5. Can we not have justice with compassion? “Let our concern, dismay, or rage and the tears that we may shed for Baby River Nasino fuel our collective determination and action to improve our justice system. Let not our innocent children fall under the cracks. Babies have rights and we have duties to nurture them. Let our humanity rise above our personal comforts or the privileges of power.” DOMINGO EGON CAYOSA National President & Chairman of the Board of Governors *** We can talk about the law legal processes, and I’m sure many will. But at the crux of all this should be:“What is it to be human?” Have we sunk so low that we’ve lost our humanity? Have we forgotten what it is that separates us from animals? Have we been numb to peoples’ suffering and death? Have we been stripped of our sense of morality and compassion that we have lost our appreciation of what is right and wrong? People have discussed the trampled rights of the mother of the infant. But what about the rights of the baby? Stripping the legalese of the tragedy, we have to ask: What about the basic needs of the baby, as emphasized by the statement of the IBP? There is no justification to being deprived of the love and care his mother, and the warmth of her embrace. The soothing voice to say she’s going to get better, and she’s loved… Have we regressed to a point that we’ve been stripped of our empathy? More than the legality of this. After the furor will have died down, and it surely will, I think we have to ask ourselves, “Where are we now?” How low have we sunk and how to we get back up and regain some sense of decency? My heart broke when I saw pictures of Reina Mae Nasino covered in PPE, in handcuffs, unable to even hug her dead baby one last time. I still cannot understand the inhumanity towards not only the mother, but the baby, who had done no one wrong, yet was treated with so much hate, disrespect, contempt, and derision for her to be born in this world, yet stripped and deprived of human love and affection. I can never hate anyone that much to treat him or her so badly. I think we need to dig deep within ourselves and search our soul. To find the humanity which has clearly been missing. We need to find our moral compass, before we all lose our soul and drown in the abyss. Stay Safe. Pray for Baby River. Pray for OUR country......»»
Proposed ‘buy local’ ordinance pushed at Cebu City Council
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia has proposed an ordinance that calls for the mandatory promotion and procurement of locally-produced goods and services to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Cebu. Garcia submitted his proposed ordinance to the city council during its regular session on Wednesday, March 22, […] The post Proposed ‘buy local’ ordinance pushed at Cebu City Council appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Bella Belen admits lack of hunger from NU in loss to La Salle
In a stunning show of force by the Lady Spikers, the Lady Bulldogs were in for a mauling as they were bombarded in the first two sets by the La Salle offense led by Angel Canino and Fifi Sharma......»»
Economy-boosting Maharlika fund to be closely monitored – Villar
The proposed Maharlika Investment Fund will help ensure the country’s sustained and long-term growth through investments in big-ticket infrastructure and green projects, and will be closely monitored using global accounting and auditing standards, Sen. Mark Villar said yesterday......»»
Senator mulls requiring students to declare frat membership upfront
Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri on Monday proposed for universities to require students to declare any affiliation with fraternities or sororities before enrollment......»»
Philippines, Japan armed forces discuss collaboration, proposed defense pact
The two met when Centino led the AFP delegation to this year’s Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) held in Japan last week, from March 14 to 17......»»
PLDT buying Sky Cable’s broadband business for P6.75B
PLDT Inc. is set to buy Sky Cable’s broadband business and other related assets for P6.75 billion, a move seen to bode well for the customers of both companies. In a statement on Thursday, PLDT Inc. announced its proposed acquisition of the Sky Cable’s shares as the telco giant gears up to expand its network […] The post PLDT buying Sky Cable’s broadband business for P6.75B appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
New SMC expressways enter engineering phase
The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has confirmed the proposed expressways to be put up by San Miguel Corp. are progressing in terms of their preparation toward construction......»»
Singapore’s Temasek eyes investment in Maharlika fund
Temasek Holdings Ltd., the nearly five-decade-old sovereign wealth fund of Singapore, has reportedly expressed interest in investing in the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund, the Philippines’ own version still being deliberated by lawmakers......»»
DOTr proposes fare reduction for PUVs nationwide
The Department of Transportation has proposed a fare reduction for public utility vehicles nationwide......»»
‘Pants option’ for female students sought in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Female students will no longer be required to wear a skirt as school uniform if a bill lodged in the Senate is passed into law. Senator Raffy Tulfo recently filed Senate Bill No. 1986, “promoting gender-neutral uniforms in schools, colleges and universities.” The measure is also proposed to be called the “Pants […] The post ‘Pants option’ for female students sought in Senate appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
‘Pants option’ for female students sought in Senate
MANILA, Philippines — Female students will no longer be required to wear a skirt as school uniform if a bill lodged in the Senate is passed into law. Senator Raffy Tulfo recently filed Senate Bill No. 1986, “promoting gender-neutral uniforms in schools, colleges and universities.” The measure is also proposed to be called as the […] The post ‘Pants option’ for female students sought in Senate appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
NTF-ELCAC hits human rights defenders bill
The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict is asking the House of Representatives to junk House Bill 77 or the proposed Human Rights Defenders Act, saying its passage would protect the New People’s Army and supporters which the government and military now refer to as communist terrorist groups.....»»
Three-year vehicle registration proposed
A lawmaker wants to make life a little easier for motorists all over the country by extending the validity of registration certificates to three years for all types of motor vehicles. Quirino Rep. Midy Cua filed House Bill (HB) No. 7404, or the proposed Three-Year Vehicle Registration Act, to amend Republic Act No. 4136, or […] The post Three-year vehicle registration proposed appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Senate panel releases findings on airport shutdown
The government should put up an air traffic management system of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in a more secure location, ensure compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization standards and immediately establish the proposed Philippine Transportation Safety Board to ensure the safety of air passengers, a report of the Senate public services committee has recommended......»»
Revenue Oriented Teaching Courses
This is my proposed version of ROTC = Revenue Oriented Teaching Courses. Instead of reviving the fallacy that a Reserve Officers Training Course will instill “discipline” in Filipinos, why not introduce special training courses that students can translate or use as a means for employment, address long existing problems while creating jobs all over the country?.....»»
Energy saving: 7 a.m.-4 p.m. government work hours proposed
To conserve energy amid the rising cost of power in the world market, government agencies were urged to adopt work hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and to limit air conditioning temperature in offices to 25 degrees Celsius......»»
Xian Gaza umeksena sa bangayang Rosmar-Glenda: ‘Nabababoy tuloy yung term na CEO’
HINDI na nakapagpigil ang social media personality na si Xian Gaza at umeksena na sa bardagulan nina Rosmar Tan at Glenda dela Cruz online. Tinawag na nga ng “Pambansang Marites” ang pansin ng dalawang kaibigan dahil sa diumano’y “pagkakalat” ng mga ito sa social media. “No offense sa dalawang tropa ko. Parehong proud CEOs pero […] The post Xian Gaza umeksena sa bangayang Rosmar-Glenda: ‘Nabababoy tuloy yung term na CEO’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Modern jeepney prototype gets approval of LTFRB
MANILA, Philippines — A proposed model of a modern jeepney on Monday received the nod of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chair Teofilo Guadiz III, convincing a transport group that the modernization program will finally push through under the current administration. The locally manufactured prototype resembles the iconic look of a traditional jeepney, […] The post Modern jeepney prototype gets approval of LTFRB appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»