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7 April

House decries fake ‘8’ plate in viral road rage video

House Secretary-General Reginald Velasco on Friday denounced the use of a counterfeit “8” protocol plate that appeared in a viral traffic altercation video, stressing that such misuse is a punishable offense under the law. Velasco emphasized that protocol plates bearing the number “8” are strictly for official use by members of the House of Representatives and should not be displayed …

7 April

OCD, DILG work together to enforce stricter building permits by LGUs

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced last week it would work with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to ensure local government units enforce stricter building permit regulations to brace for deadly quakes. “We have the opportunity to engage in dialogue with them, possibly urging them to issue reminders to our local government units, especially the …

7 April

DPWH prepares for the P27-B PIEC project

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formed a design and build committee and a technical working group to do the preparations for the tender of the P27-billion Philippine International Exhibition Center (PIEC) project. DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the two groups would assist the special bids and awards committee (SBAC) in undertaking the procurement or selection of …

7 April

Navy poised for conversion of 2 islands as military reservations

The Philippine Navy (PN) is preparing for the possible occupation of the Grande and Chiquita Islands once these are declared as military reservations. “The thrust right now of the PN is to prepare for eventual occupation or preparation of the land that will be awarded through a presidential proclamation declaring Grande Island (and) Chiquita Island as military reservations,” PN spokesperson …

7 April

Construction of package 2 of the North-South commuter railways starts

A Madrid-based multinational corporation focused on infrastructure and renewable energy has begun its construction for Contract Package 2 of the South Commuter Railways Project (SCRP) last week. Acciona, the multinational company has partnered with DM Consunji Inc for the said project. Acciona, which has a strong track record in railway projects, including the 160-kilometer Madrid–Seville High-Speed Rail Line, is bringing …

7 April

Transportation Secretary Dizon orders expansion of Siargao Airport

Transport Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered the expansion of Siargao Airport, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced last week. According to the agency, Dizon expressed frustration over the airport’s congestion during his recent inspection, saying that the facility was too cramped for travelers. “Tututukan natin ang expansion at pagpapaganda ng Siargao Airport bilang isang international gateway na nagpapakita ng lumalaking …

7 April

Angara seeks police help in QC school bullying case

Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Friday called on the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) to assist in addressing a bullying incident at Bagong Silangan High School after a viral video showed a female student being assaulted by several classmates inside a classroom. In a letter to QCPD Director Brig. Gen. Melecio Buslig Jr., Angara underscored the need for professional handling …

7 April

Forcing Megan Young to give birth and other fake news

by Boy Villasanta Fake news, of all shapes and sizes, is everywhere, in high and low places. In the glitz and glam world of show business, the latest victim is Megan Young, an actress and 2013 Miss World. It might not be an offensive and destructive false news but fake just the same. Megan and husband, actor and TV host …

7 April

NCRPO sacks 31 cops over P85-M robbery in Las Piñas

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has removed 31 officers from the Eastern Police District’s (EPD) Special Operations Unit following allegations that some of them robbed a Chinese businessman of P85 million in Las Piñas City on April 2. NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin said the entire unit was relieved while an investigation is underway against eight personnel …

7 April

What’s wrong with celebs running for public office?

I am disappointed with former Senator Franklin Drilon discrediting movie, television, theater and multimedia celebrities in politics or running in public office. I thought Drilon is a well-rounded person and an independent-minded politician. To begin with, he is a lawyer and a legal luminary who supposedly understands governance but there’s more to government and public service than meets the eye. …

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