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MMDA: SMS, EMAIL NOTIFICATION FOR NCAP VIOLATIONS

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched real-time short message service and email notifications for the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP). MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the latest enhancement is pursuant to the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who expressed support for the NCAP in promoting road safety and combating corruption, to further […]

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LEGARDA URGES DOLE TO FIX LABOR RIGHTS GAPS IN PH

Senator Loren Legarda has called on the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to urgently lead a clear and measurable reform agenda in response to the Philippines’ inclusion–for the ninth straight year–in the International Trade Union Confederation’s (ITUC) list of the “10 worst countries for workers.” “This should not be taken lightly. Our international standing […]

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BATO: SENATE PROBE BARES ICC ARREST VIOLATIONS

Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said that the recent Senate hearing into the circumstances surrounding the administration’s arrest and surrender to the International Criminal Court (ICC) of former Pres. Rodrigo Duterte had uncovered various violations and irregularities. “Pero gano’n pa man, ako’y nagpapasalamat pa rin sa hearing na ginawa ni Senator Imee dahil at least, […]

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DOH RESOLVES 4 ‘PALIT ULO’ CASES IN HOSPITALS

The Department of Health (DOH) Health Facilities and Services Regulatory Bureau (HFSRB) has resolved four complaints of “Palit Ulo” that allegedly occurred in a private hospital in Valenzuela City.  “The DOH will not tolerate and shall act on any administrative violations by our healthcare institutions,” Health Secretary Ted Herbosa stressed. The DOH Metro Manila Center […]

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LTO TO USE MMDA CAMERAS IN RECORDING VIOLATIONS

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will be using the cameras of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) in recording violations of erring motorists in the National Capital Region (NCR). LTO Chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor Mendoza II said the recorded videos will be used in issuing Show Cause Order (SCO) against any erring motorists in […]

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2 TELCO CONTRACTORS GET MMDA VIOLATION NOTICES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will issue notice of violations against two private contractors of a telecommunication company due to unfinished road works along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) during the Holy Week. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said Globe Telecom’s private contractors HGC Global Communications and RLink Corporation, which are working on […]

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MMDA IMPLEMENTS HIGHER BUS LANE VIOLATION PENALTY

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), together with the Land Transportation Office and the Philippine National Police Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG), conducted enforcement operations on various locations along EDSA against motorists violating the exclusive bus lane on the first day of the implementation of higher penalties for violators. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes warned […]

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MMDA HIKES EDSA BUS LANE VIOLATION FINES

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that an increase in fines for exclusive city bus lane/bus carousel lane regulation along EDSA will be imposed starting Monday, November 13. MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes warned motorists not to pass through the EDSA Bus Carousel lane if they are unauthorized to use it or they will […]

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DTI BOOSTS CONSUMER PROTECTION ONLINE — LOPEZ

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced the issuance of Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 22-01, series of 2022, or the Guidelines Reiterating the Laws and Regulations Applicable to Online Businesses and Consumers. Under the JAO, government agencies shall develop a system to exchange intelligence/information on prohibited and regulated items monitored online, including automatic […]

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DTI CHARGES 60 TRADERS FOR SRP VIOLATION – LOPEZ

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA), has filed charges against 60 traders who violated the Republic Act 7581 or the Price Act. DTI Secretary Ramon Lopez said the two agencies have been partnering with each other to bust profiteering groups taking advantage of the many restrictions […]