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By Rose de la Cruz Instead of pushing hard the adoption of the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP and the deadline for the jeepney consolidation needed to implement PUVMP, several business and workers groups called for the indefinite suspension of the consolidation requirement and a deep review of the infirmities of the program. In a joint statement, the government …

By Rose de la Cruz Following an expose by a news columnist about the operation of a pharmaceutical company that entices doctors to push its products through prescriptions in exchange for plane tickets, cash and other luxury items, Senator JV. Ejercito has named the company, which he describes as worse than the “Pharmally scandal.” Ejercito said Bell-Kenz Pharma Inc., apparently the …

By Rose de la Cruz A recent policy of the Philippine National Police banning aspirants from having body tattoos– which it links to those with criminal records or even belonging to groups engaged in crimes– was denounced by two congressmen, who urged the PNP for a reorientation of their bias against “this art form of expression.” Rep Jonathan Keith Flores …

By Rose de la Cruz At least two House lawmakers proposed ways to reduce the 11.1 million people who rated themselves poor in the recent survey of Octa Research Group of UP. Among them are: creating at least 2 million net new jobs per year to reduce the 11.1 million to 5 million in 4 to 7 years and for …

The Capampangan in Media Inc. (CAMI), in cooperation with Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and Quest Plus Hotel and Conference Center Clark successfully staged last April 19 the 10th CAMI Clark Golf Cup (2024) at the Mimosa Golf Course in Clark Freeport Zone Philippines.  Chairman Arsenio “Arni” N. Valdes of Juan D. Nepomuceno (JDN) Realty and Former Mayor Tito Mendiola (regular …

By Rose de la Cruz Manila Rep. Joel Chua (3rd district) backed the proposal of President Marcos to extend the deadline banning light vehicles (electric trikes, e-bikes) from major roads to adequately inform drivers of such vehicles about the new policy of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, which only gave owners of these vehicles two days of no-ticketing period. Chua suggested …

Filipino and U.S. service members turn over televisions, laptops, and other equipment to local government officials, religious leaders, and the school community to improve the learning environment at the San Agustin Elementary School in San Fernando, La Union on April 13. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the …

The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided Php4 million ($72,000) in funding and technical support to the Department of Health (DOH) and Child Protection Network Foundation (CPN) to strengthen reporting and training systems for women and child protection in the Philippines.   On April 11, USAID Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn witnessed the signing of …

The principal mandate of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is to ensure the preservation and conservation of all natural wonders of the country– protected areas and natural parks. But in this task, the DENR could be declared a negligent protector of the country’s natural bounty. Its Protected Areas Management Board, particularly, is the major violator and abuser of …

As if staging a strike is a contest, transport groups Piston and Manibela– both opposing the government-imposed Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program– claimed victory in the recent strikes staged in Metro Manila roads precisely against the PUVMP. But the government quickly disputed such a victory. Both groups said on Monday they brought the streets of Metro Manila and the Southern …