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Lawmaker proposes gradual 3-year wage hike for private workers
A lawmaker on Wednesday proposed gradually increasing the minimum daily wage for private sector workers by P100 over three years. Manila Rep. Joel Chua believes this approach would be manageable for businesses still recovering from the pandemic. He emphasized the importance of balancing the interests of workers and businesses while implementing the wage hike. A.....»»
‘Higher NAIA passenger fees loom upon private takeover’
Filipinos should brace for higher passenger service charges of as much as 95 percent at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport when its management goes to the hands of a private group......»»
Speaker wants bigger PhilHealth share in private hospitalization
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. should bear more of the costs of hospitalization, including the medical bills and doctors’ fees incurred by patients admitted in private hospitals, Speaker Martin Romualdez said on Sunday......»»
Analysts paint rosier economic picture for 2024
The country’s strong economic growth is likely to be sustained this year on the back of rising exports and robust private consumption, according to the Department of Trade and Industry as well as private banks......»»
Mati City, 10 municipalities in Davao Oriental suspend classes, work
Following the impact of a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) affecting Northern and Southern Mindanao, local government units (LGUs) in Davao Oriental have collectively suspended classes and government and private offices. The City of Mati and 10 municipalities, including Baganga, Governor Generoso, Cateel, and others, have issued Executive Orders in line with Presidential Executive Order No. 66, series of 2012. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has forecasted moderate to heavy rains in Davao Oriental due to the Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) and LPA, posing a risk of landslides and flash floods. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Oriental and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils have reported landslides in Lupon and Cateel, with ongoing clearing operations. The Bureau of Fire Protection and other government agencies have rescued families affected by flash floods in Cateel and Caraga. Franz Irag from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region confirmed that around 200 individuals or close to 500 families in Davao Region have been displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Additionally, five LGUs in the province of Davao de Oro have also declared the suspension of classes and work in both public and private offices......»»
Sex offender: Man nabbed for showing private parts to minor girls
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 39-year-old sex offender was arrested after he was allegedly seen playing with his private parts in front of two minors in Purok Seaside Tapon, Barangay Tinaan, City of Naga on Sunday afternoon, January 28, 2024. The suspect, whose identity Cebu Daily News Digital is withholding, was a resident of Sitio.....»»
Murcia private cemetery warns public vs spurious transactions
Murcia private cemetery warns public vs spurious transactions.....»»
RTWPB-XI to conduct public hearing on minimum wage adjustment for private sector, domestic workers
RTWPB-XI to conduct public hearing on minimum wage adjustment for private sector, domestic workers.....»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
Pope Francis calls for studies into ‘ugly’ gender theory
'I have asked that studies be carried out into this ugly ideology of our times, which cancels out the differences and makes everything the same... Cancelling out the differences means cancelling out humanity,' the Pope says......»»
80 rescued dogs from pound in Cebu sparks happiness online
CEBU CITY, Philippines— One successful rescue mission at a time. Cebuana private rescuer and animal advocate Careen Tan, shared on her Facebook account a reel of the 80 rescued dogs from the Danao City Pound. In her video, she said it took them around three days to get the 80 impounded dogs out of the.....»»
The ‘Fierce Lady’
Describing herself as a very private and apolitical person, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos came out of her sheltered life and publicly shared her innermost feelings and sentiments. FLAM, as she is referred to for short, did this in her first ever media interview two years after husband President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) moved back to Malacañang Palace. .....»»
PPP Code IRR out; 20 projects up for approval
Around 20 solicited projects that are part of the government’s infrastructure flagship program are expected to be submitted to the National Economic and Development Authority Investment Coordination Committee for approval this year, the Public-Private Partnership Center said, following the signing of the implementing rules and regulations of the PPP Code......»»
House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives is considering a daily minimum wage hike for all private sector workers higher than the P100 proposed by the Senate, including a bill seeking a P350 increase. In a statement on Sunday, House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe pointed out that the chamber’s members arrived at a consensus.....»»
Hayco reiterates importance of PSC-PRISAA grassroots program partnership
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), through Commissioner Edward Hayco, rolled out its nationwide grassroots program initiative earlier this year. Last month, PSC and the Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) officially sealed their partnership through a “Memorandum of Agreement” (MOA) to initiate the grassroots program. Hayco, in an interview, wanted to reiterate the.....»»
Why Laufey is selling out her every show
Who is Laufey and why is she selling out her every show? The question I have been getting a lot these days is “do you know Laufey?” Then, it is followed by “Do you know how I can get tickets to her show?” because tickets online to Laufey are already sold out......»»
PNP chief to kick out more scalawags
To make the most out of his term to improve the image of the Philippine National Police, PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. vowed to kick out more scalawags in their organization......»»
PSAC, private sector join forces to create more job opportunities
The Private Sector Advisory Council has teamed up with the SM Group, online job platform JobStreet by SEEK and business groups in a bid to open up more job opportunities and help address the job skills mismatch in the country......»»
Government, private sector urged to unite vs online scammers
A whole-of-society strategy is needed to effectively address the persistent scam attacks victimizing individuals and businesses, according to consumer advocacy group CitizenWatch Philippines......»»