PUP-COC competes for CDFC 2013
By Faith Yangyang
PUPCOC competes for this year's Convergence Documentary Film Competition CDFC with their entry entitled "Itik Story". The short documentary film is directed by John Ferdinand Calimag, a third year Broadcast Communication student, along with three other COCians.
CDFC is an interuniversity competition launched by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to showcase the gains of the department's social protection program.
The official screening for selected documentaries is held in the NCCA building, Intramuros, Manila last December 6. The universities competing are De La Salle University - College of St. Benilde, Lyceum of the Philippines University, and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Announcement schedule of winners is yet to be released.
CDFC is an interuniversity competition launched by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to showcase the gains of the department's social protection program.
The official screening for selected documentaries is held in the NCCA building, Intramuros, Manila last December 6. The universities competing are De La Salle University - College of St. Benilde, Lyceum of the Philippines University, and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Announcement schedule of winners is yet to be released.
TUCP supports House Bill 656
By April Dorigo
Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) supports House Bill 656 or the Night Workers’ Additional Compensation Act of 2013 of Ma. Victoria Sy-Alvarado.
The proposal also aims to adjust time of night shift from 8pm to 4am from its current schedule of 10pm to six in the morning.
“We are in favor of increasing night shift differentials of workers by five percent because it will somehow help night shift workers manage with medical expenses out of sickness arising from their stressful and not so ordinary night schedule,” said TUCP-Associated Labor Unions Executive Vice President Gerard Seno.
“The increase will boost workers’ morale resulting in an increased productivity thereby benefiting the company [and] at the same time improve employees’ purchasing power, stimulating economic activity,” Seno added.
It is stated in Article 86 of the Labor Code of the Philippines that workers during 10pm-6am shift will have a 10 percent increase from their original salary.
The proposal also aims to adjust time of night shift from 8pm to 4am from its current schedule of 10pm to six in the morning.
“We are in favor of increasing night shift differentials of workers by five percent because it will somehow help night shift workers manage with medical expenses out of sickness arising from their stressful and not so ordinary night schedule,” said TUCP-Associated Labor Unions Executive Vice President Gerard Seno.
“The increase will boost workers’ morale resulting in an increased productivity thereby benefiting the company [and] at the same time improve employees’ purchasing power, stimulating economic activity,” Seno added.
It is stated in Article 86 of the Labor Code of the Philippines that workers during 10pm-6am shift will have a 10 percent increase from their original salary.
3 Bus Companies, suspended by LTFRB
By April Dorigo
Land Transportation and Franchising Regulatory Board (LTFRB) issued yesterday a cease and desist order to three bus companies after a thorough background investigation of bus units which was reported by Secretary Edwin Lacierda.
LTFRB suspended the license of BCB Transport Inc., Worthy Transport Inc., and CEMTRANS Services Inc., which has a total of 29 buses.
According to LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez, the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPCs) of the said buses is still effective but will confiscate its yellow plates on Thursday, January 30, 2014.
Ginez said LTFRB decided to hold the transportation of the buses based on the evaluation and review of the franchise record of a bus unit with plate number UYA-994. It was found that BCB Transport was the registered operator under 2003-0464.
Ginez added that seven out of 29 buses was registered under BCB Transport, Inc. but was operated by CEMTRANS Services.
LTFRB assigned the three bus companies to submit the show cause five days after receiving the cease and desist order. The operators were obliged to appear on Board En Banc on the public hearing of the case on February 4, 2014.
LTFRB suspended the license of BCB Transport Inc., Worthy Transport Inc., and CEMTRANS Services Inc., which has a total of 29 buses.
According to LTFRB Chairman Winston Ginez, the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPCs) of the said buses is still effective but will confiscate its yellow plates on Thursday, January 30, 2014.
Ginez said LTFRB decided to hold the transportation of the buses based on the evaluation and review of the franchise record of a bus unit with plate number UYA-994. It was found that BCB Transport was the registered operator under 2003-0464.
Ginez added that seven out of 29 buses was registered under BCB Transport, Inc. but was operated by CEMTRANS Services.
LTFRB assigned the three bus companies to submit the show cause five days after receiving the cease and desist order. The operators were obliged to appear on Board En Banc on the public hearing of the case on February 4, 2014.
Former Police Officer, killed in a shootout in QC
By April Dorigo
Former Philippine National Police (PNP) Officer was killed yesterday in a checkpoint in Payatas Road, corner Violago St., Barangay Payatas, Quezon City.
According to Quezon City Police District Director Chief Supt. Richard Ablano, officers from Anti-Carnapping Section –Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDU) exchanged gunshots with the suspect who was identified as RenielAbogado.
Abogado who was asked to stop accelerated his Yamaha Mio motorcycle with plate number 7985 and drew his 45 caliber gun which caused the police to fire against the suspect.
Abogado was a resident of Muntinlupa and a former Police Officer 1 in Quezon City who was involved in different cases of kidnap-for-ransom since 2008.
Meanwhile, the motorcycle was stolen by the suspect from aArnelRoldan while it was parked in a restaurant in Brgy. Payatas passed seven in the morning of the same date.
According to Quezon City Police District Director Chief Supt. Richard Ablano, officers from Anti-Carnapping Section –Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDU) exchanged gunshots with the suspect who was identified as RenielAbogado.
Abogado who was asked to stop accelerated his Yamaha Mio motorcycle with plate number 7985 and drew his 45 caliber gun which caused the police to fire against the suspect.
Abogado was a resident of Muntinlupa and a former Police Officer 1 in Quezon City who was involved in different cases of kidnap-for-ransom since 2008.
Meanwhile, the motorcycle was stolen by the suspect from aArnelRoldan while it was parked in a restaurant in Brgy. Payatas passed seven in the morning of the same date.
Demolition in Quezon City turned into violence
By Danica Navarro
Negotiations between the police and the informal settlers turned into a riot that left 29 victims hurt and nine were arrested last Monday in Sitio San Roque, Quezon City.
Demolition team and the residents have exchanged throwing tear gas, rocks and feces in front of the Office of the Ombudsman wherein the residents were living near there.
According to the reports, this demolition act will go on until Friday. Informal settlers will be brought to a relocation site in San Mateo, Rizal, but many of them disagreed with this act.
Demolition team and the residents have exchanged throwing tear gas, rocks and feces in front of the Office of the Ombudsman wherein the residents were living near there.
According to the reports, this demolition act will go on until Friday. Informal settlers will be brought to a relocation site in San Mateo, Rizal, but many of them disagreed with this act.
Vhong Navarro to undergo Medical Surgery
By Marlen Hiyas
Few days after Vhong Navarro was brutally attacked in a condo unit of a friend of him, he is scheduled to undergo a medical surgery this Monday evening.
The actor got a lot of contusions or bruises around his eyes, chin and forehead. He will undergo an operation for some broken bones and for his nose that is badly injured.
Many people are hoping and praying for the fast recovery of the actor and that justice will prevail at the end of the day. Many fans of him show their worries, cares and support for Vhong through the social media. In fact the hashtag #justiceforVhong and #prayforforVhongNavarro are always trending topics from different social networks. Some of his close friends from Kapamilya Stars also shared how they feel for the incident Vhong has went through. They are all emotional most especially his it’s Showtime family.
The actor got a lot of contusions or bruises around his eyes, chin and forehead. He will undergo an operation for some broken bones and for his nose that is badly injured.
Many people are hoping and praying for the fast recovery of the actor and that justice will prevail at the end of the day. Many fans of him show their worries, cares and support for Vhong through the social media. In fact the hashtag #justiceforVhong and #prayforforVhongNavarro are always trending topics from different social networks. Some of his close friends from Kapamilya Stars also shared how they feel for the incident Vhong has went through. They are all emotional most especially his it’s Showtime family.
DOLE, POEA issued a travel ban in Thailand
By April Dorigo
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) issued a travel ban in Thailand.
DOLE, POEA and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) made a consultation which lead to the approval of a resolution which prohibit the deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) particularly in the four regions of the country.
These regions are Bangkok, Nonthaburi Province, Lad LumKaew District (Pathumthani Province), and Phli District (Samutprakan Province) which are said to be the center of disturbance.
This is the response of the said government agencies after the declaration of the 60-day state of emergency of Thai government due to a huge protest of anti-government groups which aims to remove Prime Minister Ying Luck Shinawatra from the office.
Meanwhile, DFA raised alert level two or restriction phase in Thailand due to threats in the lives, security, and properties of the Filipinos in the said country.
DOLE, POEA and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) made a consultation which lead to the approval of a resolution which prohibit the deployment of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) particularly in the four regions of the country.
These regions are Bangkok, Nonthaburi Province, Lad LumKaew District (Pathumthani Province), and Phli District (Samutprakan Province) which are said to be the center of disturbance.
This is the response of the said government agencies after the declaration of the 60-day state of emergency of Thai government due to a huge protest of anti-government groups which aims to remove Prime Minister Ying Luck Shinawatra from the office.
Meanwhile, DFA raised alert level two or restriction phase in Thailand due to threats in the lives, security, and properties of the Filipinos in the said country.