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Accusing a women’s rights group of ties to Communist rebels, the general told an actress she could be killed if she associated with the organization.

19/10/2020

Chan allows minors, seniors to visit Lapu resorts, hotels

Chan allows minors, seniors to visit Lapu resorts, hotels

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines - Minors and senior citizens in Lapu-Lapu City can now have fun under the sun. Mayor Junard "Ahong" Chan announced on Saturday, October 17, that he will now

18/10/2020

Ang Pangangailangan Ng Isang Sosyalista Makapantaong Bloke sa Kongreso sa 2022

NOONG NAKARAANG 2019 mid-term elections, iprinoklama ng Comelec -- na umuupo bilang National Board of Canvassers, ang 51 party-list na nanalo sa 134 na tumakbo.

Nanguna dito ang Anti-Crime and Terrorism Community Involvement and Support (ACT-CIS) na kilalang kumikiling sa administrasyong Duterte at pumangalawa naman ang Bayan Muna na sagad sa buto ang pagkamuhi sa kasalukuyang gobyerno.

Tigtatatlong nominees ng ACT-CIS at Bayan Muna ang uupo sa Kongreso na siyang maximum na bilang ng upuan na nakalaan sa mga panalong party-list.

ACT-CIS: 2,609,055 (9.45%), 3 seats
Bayan Muna: 1,108,995 (4.02%), 3 seats
Ako Bicol: 1,046,349 (3.79%), 3 seats
Cibac: 924,062 (3.35%), 2 seats
Ang Probinsyano: 767,660 (2.78%), 2 seats
1Pacman: 711,039 (2.58%), 2 seats
Marino: 677,378 (2.45%), 2 seats
Probinsyano Ako: 628,559 votes (2.28%), 2 seats

Kabilang naman sa mga natalong party-list ay ang Akbayan na dinodominahan ng mga SocDem (Social Democrats gaya ni Sen. Risa Hontiveros) at ang Anakpawis na kilalang ND (National Democracy ang pang-akit na pampulitikang linya ng mga komunistang tapat kay Joma Sison na nasa Netherlands) at kabilang sa Makabayan bloc.

Kapansin-pansin ang pagbaba ng bilang ng boto ng mga ND party-list groups.

Gabriela – mula 1,367,795 votes sa 2016 ay bumaba sa 444,635 sa 2019;
ACT Teachers – mula 1,180,752 votes sa 2016 ay naging 392,674 votes sa 2019;
Kabataan – mula 300,420 votes sa 2016 ay 194,745 na lamang sa 2019; at ang
Anakpawis – mula 367,376 boto noong 2016 ay bumagsak sa 145,771 boto lamang noong 2019 at hindi na nakaupo sa Kongreso.

Ayon sa report ng Philippine News Agency (PNA), ang low ratings ng Makabayan bloc ay maaring dahil sa pagbunyag mismo ni CPP founder Jose Ma. Sison sa kanyang video na ang mga ito ay diumano legal fronts ng Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA).

Matatandaan na noong nangampanya si Duterte para sa 2016 presidential elections, hayagan niyang pinagmalaki: "Ako, sosyalista. Hindi ako komunista. Kaming mga sosyalista, para kami sa tao."

Nilinaw din niya na magkaiba ang komunista at ang sosyalista.

Sa Pilipinas, ang mga ND o komunista ay nagtataguyod ng armado, pangmatagalan at madugong rebolusyon.

Bilang mga sosyalistang makapantao (socialist humanists), hindi tayo
sang-ayon sa "armed struggle", karahasan at anumang anyo ng terorismo.

Sa pagpasa ng Anti-Terror Act, maasahan ang matinding hataw sa ND legal front organizations at maging sa Makabayan bloc sa Kongreso.

Kung sakaling mawalis sila, maaaring magkakaroon ng "vacuum" o puwang sa Kongreso.

Ang mga elitista at mga kapitalista na nagtayo rin ng mga party-list na makamasa kuno ay tuluyan nang kokontrol sa Mababang Kapulungan at magpasasa sa kapangyarihan samantang patuloy ang paghihirap ng masa.

Dahil dito nararapat lamang na maipanalo natin ang KAISMA at makakuha ng maximum three seats sa Kongreso at pangungunahan ang pagbubuo ng isang independyente o di kaya mas mainam na "socialist humanist bloc" sa Kongreso sa 2022.

14/10/2020

“‘Pag nakikita ka nilang nagda-drive mag-isa, dudunggulin ‘yong likod mo. So ang tendency, bababa ka. ‘Pag baba mo ‘yon na ‘yon, holdap na ‘yon at maaari pang car nap o carjacking,” Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said.

11/10/2020

10/10/2020

ZAMBOANGA CITY -Smugglers of imported ci******es in Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) or Region 9 have gradually shifted their operations to manufacturing fake ci******es utilizing imported to***co products and cigarette-making machines.

10/10/2020

𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗔 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗗𝗘𝗔 𝘀𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗷𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀

The Bureau of Customs NAIA, together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and NAIA Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIA-IADITG) foiled another smuggling attempt to bring into the country two (2) parcels of v**e cartridges containing liquid ma*****na at Central Mail Exchange Center (CMEC) in Pasay City.

Records show that first parcel was sent by a certain “Tan” from California, USA, and was misdeclared as “Cosmetic Beauty Cream” to avoid detection.

The second parcel was sent by a certain “Travis Arvin” from Oregon, USA, and was misdelared as “video” to avoid apprehension.

Thru the continuing vigilance and strict profiling of BOC-NAIA frontliners, the said parcels were apprehended and found to contain a total of 21 pieces of v**e cartridges. The said apprehension was coordinated with PDEA and NAIA-IADITG, which later confirmed thru PDEA Chemical Laboratory that the seized v**e cartridges contained Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, one of the chemical compounds found in Ma*****na.

PDEA continues to remind the public that the importation of Ma*****na and its compounds, components and derivatives is still strictly prohibited under Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

BOC-NAIA formally turned the seized illegal drugs and records thereof to the PDEA on October 9, 2020 for further profiling and case build up against the importers and responsible persons for possible prosecution for violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 in relation to Section 1401 of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.

BOC-NAIA with the active partnership of PDEA and NAIA-IADITG remains steadfast in pursuit of the anti-illegal drugs campaign of Commissioner Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero.

District Collector Carmelita M. Talusan lauded the BOC-NAIA frontliners as they remain focused in the performance of their duty of protecting the country’s border against the importation and exportation of illegal drugs, substances and other contraband inimical to national security and public health despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

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10/10/2020

Magiging commercial model na si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, ayon sa tagapagsalita niyang si Harry Roque. Ngunit sa halip na mag-alok ng produkto o serbisyo, health protocols laban sa COVID-19 ang isusulong ng pinuno sa patalastas. https://inq.news/Dutertebibida

09/10/2020

A 21-year-old 3rd year college student hanged himself after worrying that his family would not be ab

09/10/2020

09/10/2020

08/10/2020

DAYTIME USE OF VIDEOKE, KARAOKE AND OTHER SOUND-PRODUCING DEVICES DISTURBING OUR COMMUNITIES ARE NOW BANNED IN MANILA.

Pinirmahan po natin ngayong araw kasama si Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan at Majority Floor Leader Joel Chua ang Ordinance No. 8688.

Ito po ay matapos tayong makatanggap ng maraming reklamo mula sa mga magulang ng mga estudyante na ngayon ay nag-o-online classes sa ilalim ng blended distance learning.

Sa ilalim ng ordinansang ito, ipinagbabawal po ang paggamit ng videoke, karaoke at iba pang sound-producing devices na nakakaabala sa ating mga komunidad.

7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Saturday

First offense — P1,000 fine
Second offense — P2,000 fine
Third and succeeding offenses — P3,000 fine

Inaatasan po natin ang lahat ng barangay worker at pulis na ipatupad ang ordinansang ito. Maraming salamat po.

Manila, God First!

07/10/2020

16 Journalists from 6 Countries in Asia Seek Practical Solutions for the COVID-19 Pandemic

On September 26, the 1st Voice of Press (V.O.P) Asian Media Forum was held online to discuss the ways to resolve the COVID-19 pandemic more practically and peacefully.

This forum was hosted by Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace NGO registered in the UN ECOSOC and UN DGC. 32 people, including 16 journalists from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Nepal, the Philippines, and Taiwan participated in this forum.

The HWPL media peace forum “V.O.P (Voice of Press)” is a place of communication and national media network where journalists from all over the world can voluntarily participate and speak out for freedom of media and peace journalism by establishing a global media network.

It has been held 33 times since November 2016, attended by 176 journalists from 22 countries including Austria, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, the Philippines, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. However, it is the first time for the six Asian countries to hold a joint forum.

Piya Ratna Maharjan, President of Track Nepal, said, "One of the biggest problems around the world during this pandemic would be the psychological problem – joblessness, mental health, etc. In this case, we can work together by doing a peace campaign in practical ways through online platforms of HWPL. Through these, civil society at the community level can learn and work together in order to resolve the pandemic situation."

Ted Chan, a social scientist, said, "Media, therefore, became an ‘educator’ implanting fear, emotional blackmailing to the public by writing fake yet juicy stories. Reporting biased news does harm to society. The way to peace is the truth."

Michael Balaguer, Proprietor and Website Administrator of Diaryong Tagalog Network., stated that members of the press have “to be patriotic and deliver truthful, fair and, balanced information not just in the advent of this pandemic but at all times”. He is also encouraging local experts to use their technology for the greater good of the citizens.

In the end, Alice Kim, Director of International Public Relations Department in Seoul Southern Branch of HWPL, mentioned that the COVID-19 Pandemic issue has made the whole world more united in some way.

"We will actively reflect the peaceful and practical voices of every journalist and strive to work for peace. The Public Relations Department of HWPL will create more meaningful seats for journalists around the world to speak out for peace,” she added.

24/09/2020

KAISMA HITS QUERY TO POSTPONE 2022 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS

The socialist humanist multisectoral group Kapatirang Isip Malaya (KAISMA) on Thursday, September 24, assailed the query of Pampanga congressman Mikey Arroyo if it is possible to postpone the 2022 presidential elections using as flimsy excuse the fear of Covid-19.

House Deputy Majority Leader Mikey Arroyo on Thursday asked the Commission on Elections (Comelec) if it is considering postponing the 2022 elections due to health and safety concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

22/09/2020

The socialist humanist multisectoral group Kapatirang Isip Malaya (KAISMA) has lauded President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for standing firm on the country's arbitral victory in 2016 against China's massive claims in the South China Sea in his first speech before the United Nations General Assembly. The President is right: There is no compromise.

"The Award is now part of international law, beyond compromise and beyond the reach of passing governments to dilute, diminish or abandon. We firmly reject attempts to undermine it," Duterte said.

19/09/2020

President Rodrigo Duterte (Presidential photo) MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the declaration of a state of calamity throughout the Philippines for one more year due to the coronav…

19/09/2020

Manila Bay's 'white sand' may wash out soon amid the rainy season — geologist

Manila Bay's 'white sand' may wash out soon amid the rainy season — geologist

The synthetic white sand dumped along the shores of Manila Bay could be washed out this year or in 2021 amid the rainy season, a geologist said Thursday. According to a report on “Stand for Truth," Ezekiel Galanto said mechanically placed sand can be washed out easily due to waves, tides, the curr...

18/09/2020

KAISMA hits Bayan Muna for 'fake news' on ChinaTel towers

The socialist humanist multisectoral group Kapatirang Isip Malaya (KAISMA) has chided the Bayan Muna party-list for spreading fake news on the controversial building of cell towers inside military camps.

KAISMA, however, stressed that national security should never be compromised in the construction of cell towers.

Junex Doronio, KAISMA founder and president, said he believes in the credibility of veteran journalist and business columnist Val A. Villanueva who claimed that the accusation of Bayan Muna party-list is "blatantly wrong" and "would be no better than this administration’s propagandists and Duterte trolls."

In his Facebook post, Villanueva noted that in a statement on Wednesday, Bayan Muna Rep. Ferdinand R. Gaite criticized the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for not disclosing that the DITO contractor, Leo Technologies Infrastructure, is a subsidiary of China Bester Group Telecom, and that the company is now building cell towers inside military camps.

"This accusation is blatanty wrong on two counts. First, Leo Technologies is not a subsidiary of China Bester Group Telecom. Bester only owns minority shares in a separate company that is affiliated with Leo Technologies and which is also engaged in cell tower construction, but outside the Philippines," Villanueva said.

He revealed that Leo Technologies is a Filipino company owned by a Chinoy, born and raised in the Philippines and "whose loyalty to the Philippine flag is unquestionable. His compay is staffed by 99% Filipino workers."

Villanueva added: "Second, neither Leo Technologies nor Bester has been awarded by ChinaTel to build cell towers inside military camps here."

Claiming that his information is first-hand and irrefutable, Villanueva said DITO has only verbally awarded the construction of its cell tower inside the country’s military camps to three Chinese firms: Huawei, ZTE and Nokia Bell Shanghai.

18/09/2020

MANILA – The city government of Manila has acquired 2,000 vials of Remdesivir, a drug believed to shorten the time to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients. In an online briefing on Thursday, Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said upon learning of this...

14/09/2020

14/09/2020

13/09/2020

BOC-Port of Batangas undergoes 1st Surveillance Audit on ISO Certification

The BOC-Port of Batangas underwent 1st Surveillance Audit of its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification on September 8, 2020 conducted by the External Auditors from TUV SUD.

The surveillance audit is conducted to review the Quality Management Standard (QMS) processes certified by the auditors and monitor continuous compliance by the office. The on-site audit is part of the maintenance of the ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification of the Port of Batangas. After the one-day audit, the External Auditors from TUV SUD recommended the maintenance of its ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certificate.

The Bureau of Customs aims to have all customs ports and offices to be ISO 9001-2015 as lined up under the 2020 10-Point Priority Program of Commissioner Guerrero.

This will be a continuing effort for the Port of Batangas under the leadership of Collector Atty. Rhea M. Gregorio, to further boost its services, systems and processes for the benefit of its stakeholders. With the on-going efforts of the IQMSO and everyone else in the Bureau of Customs, other ports are also in various stages of the ISO Certification process. With this, the BOC continues to promote transparency, gain public trust and confidence.

𝐁𝐎𝐂-𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The BOC-Port of Batangas underwent 1st Surveillance Audit of its ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification on September 8, 2020 conducted by the External Auditors from TUV SUD.

The surveillance audit is conducted to review the Quality Management System (QMS) processes certified by the auditors and monitor continuous compliance by the office. The on-site audit is part of the maintenance of the ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certification of the Port of Batangas. After the one-day audit, the External Auditors from TUV SUD recommended the maintenance of its ISO 9001:2015 QMS Certificate.

The Bureau of Customs aims to have all customs ports and offices to be ISO 9001-2015 as lined up under the 2020 10-Point Priority Program of Commissioner Guerrero.

This will be a continuing effort for the Port of Batangas under the leadership of Collector Atty. Rhea M. Gregorio, to further boost its services, systems and processes for the benefit of its stakeholders. With the on-going efforts of the IQMSO and everyone else in the Bureau of Customs, other ports are also in various stages of the ISO Certification process. With this, the BOC continues to promote transparency, gain public trust and confidence.

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12/09/2020

CUSTOMS PORT OF ZAMBOANGA DISPOSES Php 1.5B WORTH OF CI******ES, RAW MATERIALS AND FAKE INTERNAL REVENUE STAMPS

The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Zamboanga led the destruction of some PHP195 million worth of smuggled ci******es and PHP350 million worth of raw materials for cigarette-making on September 10, 2020 at Fast Cargo Logistics Warehouse, Brgy. Baliwasan, Zamboanga City.

Moreover, Php 1B worth of fake internal revenue stamps used in cigarette cases was turned over to the Bureau of Internal Revenue for proper investigation and disposal. This is in line with the Bureau’s mandate to protect local and legitimate businesses along with the public, from health risks that illegal goods may pose.

District Collector Segundo Sigmundfreud Barte Jr. said that the assorted ci******es were seized in separate anti-smuggling operations since May of this year in Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.

More than 5,500 master cases of ci******es were spread on an outdoor yard of the warehouse, drenched with water, transported and disposed to the sanitary landfill in Brgy. Salaan.

Meanwhile, the counterfeit internal revenue stamps were taken into BOC custody during the series of apprehensions last May 2020 in Pagadian City. Following protocol, these counterfeit stamps are turned over to BIR for proper investigation and disposal.

The aggressive anti-smuggling campaign, as well as destruction of such contrabands, is a firm directive from Commissioner Rey Leonardo B. Guerrero, Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs that serves as a warning to smugglers that it is committed in performing its mandate to protect the borders from illicit trade and customs fraud.

District Collector Barte commended the Bureau’s partner agencies namely the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police, Philippine Marines, Philippine Navy, National Bureau of Investigation, Joint Task Force Zamboanga, the military, local government and other concerned stakeholders for the support and active cooperation in the anti-smuggling campaign.

The condemnation ceremony was witnessed by City Vice Mayor Rommel Agan, Councilor John Dalipe, heads of partner law enforcement agencies, representatives from Commission on Audit, Food and Drug Administration, and stakeholders represented by Engr. Jaydrick Yap, President of Southern Philippines Deep Sea Fishing Association Inc. (SOPHIL) and Fahad Nisal CCBI President South Western Mindanao Chapter.

12/09/2020

CUSTOMS BROKERS RELIEF SERVICE. Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc., (CCBI) Cebu Chapter president Israel Alin, with CCBI National President Adones Carmona and other CCBI Cebu officers, distributed relief goods to the less fortunate 400 families in the progressive town of Consolacion, Cebu. This is one of their activities to show that Customs brokers also care by sharing their blessings during this pandemic. (REYNANTE SALGADO)

10/09/2020

KAISMA SUPPORTS ISKO MORENO PRESIDENTIAL BID

The multisectoral group Kapatirang Isip Malaya (KAISMA) on Thursday, September 10, expressed support to Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso who has hinted to run for president in 2022.

On Wednesday, Domagoso -- popularly known as Isko Moreno -- bluntly admitted to be eyeing the presidency during an online Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines forum.

"Napagpasyahan ng Executive Committee ng KAISMA na susuportahan si Mayor Isko Moreno sa pagka-pangulo ng bansa sakaling mapagdedisyunan nitong tumakbo sa 2022 elections (The Executive Committee of KAISMA has decided to support Mayor Isko Moreno if he runs for president in 2022 elections)," KAISMA Secretary General Kevin Lopez said.

He added that the Manila mayor has proven his sterling leadership qualities such as his decisiveness, transparency and genuine concern for the poor as he himself experienced poverty when he was younger in Tondo.

"Isko Moreno has showed genuine care for the poor and all citizens alike. He has experienced poverty first-hand and after his inauguration as Mayor of Manila City, he has shown competence, decisiveness, transparency, and an iron fist to those who would violate the laws of the land and those who would insult the nation.Truly an admirable politician and no votes will be wasted on him," Lopez said.

Domagoso or Isko Moreno, however, stressed that he is more focused in serving his constituents in the country's capital and would only talk about politics after the pandemic, presumably a few months before the 2022 presidential race.

“President, ‘di ba? Hindi ba iyon ‘yung maximum? As a general rule, lahat gusto maging presidente kapag nasa gobyerno ka na. Lahat ‘yan papangarapin, lahat ‘yan gusto na maging presidente at makapaglingkod sa Pilipinas,” Moreno said.

04/09/2020

𝗕𝗢𝗖-𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗦 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝟰 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀

In its effort to curb all sorts of reprehensible smuggling activities, four importers and its customs brokers are now facing charges for alleged violation of Customs laws after the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Bureau’s Action Team Against Smugglers (BATAS) filed criminal complaints before the Department of Justice (DOJ) on August 28, 2020.

The first case is against the sole proprietor/owner of Meraki Car Trading, Emmanuel L. Sulit and its customs broker, Nicanor B. Sangcad for allegedly smuggling through misdeclaration one-unit Renault black van last February 16, 2020 at the Port of Manila.

On the other hand, a criminal case was filed against Lovely Joy L. Pandes, sole proprietor/owner of Llorin Trading and Christelle Joyce A. Tabusares, customs broker for purportedly misdeclaring a shipment of 1-unit McLaren 620R which arrived last July 16, 2020 at the Port of Manila.

The third case involves Flexhale Trading and its owner Denmark V. Locre as well as its customs broker Debbie Mae V. Tria for alleged illegal importation and misdeclaration of aluminum window frames and accessories. Flexhale was charged for two counts violation of Section 1401 (e) in relation to Sections 1400, 1113(f), 107, 405 and 412 of Republic Act No. 10863, otherwise known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) and Article 172 in relation to Article 171 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC), as amended.

Finally, the last case involves Chang Luy Mohammad, a Filipino passenger and declarant of the subject baggage of undeclared foreign currency amounting to USD 491,600.00 seized on September 21, 2019 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The BOC, through BATAS, stresses that more cases will be filed against importers, brokers, and other unscrupulous individuals involved in the smuggling of goods and violation of Customs laws, rules and regulations.

Photo by BOC-PIAD/Ermie Macasieb

03/09/2020

Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, ipinasilip sa public demo ng isang Japanese firm ang kanilang "flying car."

03/09/2020

"We are very open for any cooperation in the [production] of the vaccine because we do believe that it is quite important to share our opportunities and possibilities to our partners," Shlychkova said.  

03/09/2020

02/09/2020

Kinokondena ko ang pamamaslang sa siyam na kapatid nating mga Muslim noong Agosto 29 sa Kabacan, North Cotabato.

I call upon the police and other law enforcement agencies, and even the appropriate agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into this senseless killing and help bring to justice the perpetrators.

Maliban po sa opisyal na imbestigasyon ng mga otoridad ay ayaw ko pong pangunahan ang magiging resulta ng imbestigasyon, kung kaya’t aking hinihikayat ang mga respetadong elders sa lugar na tumulong na maresolba ito at siguraduhing hindi na mauulit ang karahasang ito.

Sana ay mamayani ang hustisya at kapayapaan nang hindi maulit ang walang saysay na karahasan, lalo na ngayon na patuloy parin nating nilalabanan ang pandemya sa buong bansa.

- Kuya B**g Go

01/09/2020

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) continues to coordinate with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) as regards the smuggling of illegal drugs into the country, the chief of the anti-drugs agency vowed on Tuesday.

01/09/2020

"Drugs is still flowing inside the country sa customs," Duterte recalled telling Guerrero.   "I approved the purchase of fi****ms and until now wala kang napatay ni isa? Sabi ko sa kanya, 'Shape up'," he added.

31/08/2020

Gagawaran po ng P100,000 cash award ang sinomang barangay ang mapapanatiling ZERO NEW COVID-19 INFECTION ang kanilang komunidad mula September 1 hanggang October 31.

Ang datos ay manggagaling mula sa ating mga pampubliko at pribadong mga ospital, at vina-validate po ito ng ating Manila Health Department.

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(from Manila Public Information Office)

NEWS ALERT: Isko challenges barangays to maintain zero COVID-19 infection for two months

Manila City Mayor Francisco ‘Isko Moreno’ Domagoso is taking an incentive-based approach to containing and delaying the spread of COVID-19 in barangays.

In a Facebook Live address on Monday, August 31, Domagoso said that the local government will award P100,000 to any barangay with zero new COVID-19 infection for two months.

The Mayor announced that the timeline for the incentive will immediately begin on Tuesday, September 1.

“In the next two months, starting September 1 and ending on October 31, kapag wala pong nairehistro na infection, walang new case sa barangay ninyo, magkakamit ang inyong barangay ng P100,000 incentive,” Domagoso said.

“Ang goal natin ay zero COVID-19 infection for two months sa barangay, and I believe that you can do it. That is why we want to give you incentive,” he said.

Under the program, Domagoso said that all COVID-19 data will be verified by the Manila Health Department (MHD) to scrutinize whether or not the barangay recorded zero COVID-19 infection for two months.

The Mayor added that he has already asked Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan for the Manila City Council to allocate P89.6 million for the incentive-based program.

“Kinausap ko na po si Vice Mayor Honey kanina. Mag-aappropriate po tayo ng P89,600,000, kasi ang goal natin, hopefully, kanya-kanya tayong magsisigasig para labanan ang COVID-19 pandemic,” Domagoso said.

“Bibigyan din po namin kayo ng certification ng pagkilala sa bawat opisyal ng barangay, from the chairmen to secretary, treasurer, to recognize the effort,” the Mayor said.