By Rose de la Cruz The deadline to remove unconsolidated jeepneys from the roads takes effect tomorrow (May 16) and yet drivers and operators of the unconsolidated jeepneys have been waging protests against their phase out with “anti-poor” modern jeepneys and mini buses, that would make them obtain loans of P2.4 million each just to be able to continue plying …
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By Rose de la Cruz A study on making the Pasig River ferry an augmentation to the train services to ease the transport shortage in the National Capital Region is now being undertaken by the Department of Transportation. Once completed, the department will bid out the contract to develop the Manila-Bay- Pasig River- Marikina-Laguna lake ferry system by next year. …
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By Rose de la Cruz From its busiest days as the fifth largest supplier of all types of ships in the world, the Subic Bay shipyard, now under the joint venture of Korean firm HG Hyundai Heavy Industries and US venture capitalist Cerberus Capital Management, now vows to revive those glorious moments for the partners and for the country. It …
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The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated P1.7 billion in emergency loans to provide assistance to its members and pensioners affected by rabies and El Niño in 13 areas nationwide. Over 77,000 affected members and old-age and disability pensioners are expected to benefit from the program. Members and pensioners with an existing emergency loan balance may borrow up to …
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The massive use of solar panels to capture solar energy in industrial and residential places, once realized, will definitely help in our quest for food security. This was discussed, among other subjects on solar energy, by esteemed industrial development expert Dominador Maglaqui Jr., popularly known as Tito Maglaqui, during a regular forum with the Capampangan in Media Inc (CAMI) here …
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By Rose de la Cruz The creation of an Anti Red Tape Authority on May 28, 2018 is perceived to have complicated, instead of simplified, the processing of business permits and projects in the country. Right now, German and Filipino investors have said red tape (and the inconstancy of policies) is still their foremost concern– particularly for companies that have …
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Mothers play endless roles within the family—provider, accountant, teacher, engineer, and even doctor when any family member is under the weather. They are the glue that holds it all together, juggling multiple responsibilities with a nurturing spirit. Mothers are also on-call 24/7, attending to everyone’s needs while putting their own on the backburner far too often. Yet in their selfless …
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Residents of Manila and other parts of the National Capital Region will soon have a portion of the northbound and southbound lanes of Roxas Boulevard car-free for their walking, jogging, running, and biking exercises on Sundays from 5 am to 9 am. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna signed on Monday morning of May 13, Ordinance No. 9047 to make Roxas Boulevard …
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As we celebrate Mother’s Day to honor the most important women in our lives, allow me to point out one significant piece of legislation. As one of the co-authors, I laud Speaker Martin Romualdez, the Makabayan bloc, Rep. Geraldine Roman, and Rep. Marjorie Ann Teodoro for their leadership and collaboration on HB 8009. HB 8009 or the Expanded Anti-Violence Against …
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Waives 1.6 B in penalties in 1Q to help its members The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is providing a debt relief program to help borrowers who are currently struggling to make payments under its housing loan program. GSIS President and General Manager Wick Veloso said that the program is aimed at quickly providing relief to the worst hit among …
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