Duterte, Reds declare 15-day ceasefire
President Duterte has approved Sunday even ing the joint recommendation of the government and the Communist rebels to declare a nationwide unilateral and reciprocal ceasefire from December 23, 2019 to January 7, 2020 as a confidence-building measure before the start of the resumption of the formal peace talks.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News, Rappler, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Presidential Spokesperson on the declaration of a nationwide ceasefire
The Palace hereby announces that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has directed the declaration of a unilateral and reciprocal ceasefire with the coalition of the Communist Party of the Philippines, the New People's Army and the National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF). The ceasefire will be implemented nationwide, and it shall be effective from 12:00AM of 23 December 2019 and shall last until 11:59PM of 07 January 2020.
PTV News FB Page, Kalinaw News, Philippine Daily Inquirer, ABS-CBN News
Duterte gives peace another chance, names Medialdea in panel with communists
President Rodrigo Duterte gave peace talks with communist rebels another chance as he reconstituted a peace panel with communist guerrillas and named his trusted executive secretary, Salvador Medialdea, as one of its members.
Rappler
CPP declares Christmas truce
The Communist Party of the Philippines directed all the fighting forces of the New People’s Army to halt tactical operations against government forces.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Context and premises of the CPP declaration of ceasefire (December 23, 2019 to January 7, 2020)
Upon the recommendation of the Negotiating Panel of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines declares to all commands and units of the New People’s Army (NPA) and the people’s militias a nationwide ceasefire order that will take effect from 00:00H of 23 December 2019 to 23:59H of 7 January 2020.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Ka Juanito Magbanua (of AGC-NPA Negros) on the CPP’s nationwide ceasefire announcement for the holidays:
The CPP Central Committee has announced its order re nationwide ceasefire to all commands and units of the NPA and people’s militia. The nationwide ceasefire order will take effect from 00:00H of 23 December 2019 to 23:59H of 7 January 2020.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Bayan Muna welcomes gov’t, NDFP recommendation for holiday truce
Bayan Muna on Sunday welcomed with “cautioned enthusiasm” the recommendation for a holiday ceasefire by representatives of the Philippine government (GRP) and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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GRP, NDF propose holiday truce
The Philippine government (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have agreed to recommend the implementation of “unilateral and reciprocal nationwide ceasefires” from December 23, 2019, to January 7, 2020, to their respective principals.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News, Bulatlat, Rappler, Mindanews
Duterte to decide on ceasefire with NPA on Monday
Malacañang said President Duterte will soon decide on whether to declare or not a unilateral ceasefire this holiday season after the Philippine government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) agreed to recommend the implementation of nationwide ceasefires.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News, Philippine News Agency
NPA to go on ceasefire, but only if gov’t forces also stand down
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) has ordered a nationwide ceasefire to all the units of the New People’s Army, including the people’s militias, from midnight of December 23, 2019 until January 7, 2020.
Manila Bulletin, Tempo
Mindanao groups welcome proposed Christmas ceasefire
Peace groups in Mindanao welcomed the proposed Christmas season ceasefire agreed upon by negotiators of the government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front (NDF).
Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Pahayag hinggil sa matagumpay na kilusang masa sa Maguindanao Massacre
Pinagpupugayan ng NDF-Bikol ang tagumpay na nakamit ng matatag na kilusang masang walang pagod na nagtulak ng hustisya para sa masaker sa Maguindanao. Bunga ng kanilang isang dekadang pagkakaisa’t pagsisikap napilitan na ang reaksyunaryong gubyerno na pananagutin ang kalakhan ng maysala sa naturang masaker.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Parangal ng CMC BHB-Sorsogon sa apat na Pulang mandirigmang martir
PINARARANGALAN ng Celso Minguez Command-NPA Sorsogon ang apat na Pulang mandirigma na nagbuwis ng buhay sa nangyaring sagupaan sa Gabod, Bulan, Sorsogon nitong Disyembre 15.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Ligtas na pag-atras ng yunit ng BHB, alay ng martir ng sambayanan
Patraydor na inatake ng magkakumbinang pwersa ng 31st IB at Provincial Mobile Force Company ang isang yunit ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan ng Celso Minguez Command, 6:05 ng umaga sa Bgy. Gabud, Bulan, Sorsogon noong Disyembre 15. Nag-alay ng buhay sina Robert “Ka Mio” Estiller, Gaspar “Ka Gabby” Gracela, Eddison “Ka Lito” Omrog at Ka Poy.
Communist Party of the Philippines
Mamamayan ibayong pandayin ang pagkakaisa! Labanan ang pasismo ng estado!
Buung-buo ang pagsuporta ng NDF-Bikol sa masang Bikolano sa kanilang laban sa militarisasyon at pasismo ng estado. Mabilis na nahuhubdan ang patung-patong na kasinungalingang ipinamamarali ng 9th IDPA at buong Joint Task Force Bicolandia sa rehiyon.
Communist Party of the Philippines
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Mass Wedding of Former Rebels highlight the 75IB’s 29th Founding Anniversary in Surigao Del Sur
The 75th Infantry “Marauder” Battalion initiated the wedding ceremony of former New Peoples Army (NPA) rebels in the celebration of 75IB’s 29th Founding Anniversary held at Headquarters, 75IB on December 18, 2019.
Kalinaw News
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Eastmincom to be more aggressive in fight vs. insurgency
The Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) vowed to continue its security operations and will be more aggressive in ending local communist armed conflict next year, an official said Sunday.
Philippine News Agency
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Manipongol in Maco declares CPP-NPA-NDF as persona non grata, first in Davao de Oro
Days before Christmas, a Barangay in Maco, Davao de Oro declared through a resolution, the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) – New People’s Army (NPA) and the National Democratic Front (NDF) as persona non grata.
Kalinaw News
5 NPA rebels surrender in Nueva Ecija
Five members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered to authorities following a series of operations conducted by 1st Provincial Mobile Group Company of Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (PMFC-NEPPO) and the Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry Battalion (91IB).
Philippine News Agency
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[OPINION] Red is the color of Christmas
Christmas was never associated with red. During the Victorian period, Christmas cards used a variety of colors such as blue, green, and white. Today, from gift wrappers to Christmas stockings, red is the unmistakable color of good tidings. How did it happen?
Rappler
Peace Talks
PEACETALK: My Take on the Peace Talks
I am glad there are positive rumors about peace talks between the Duterte Government and the Communist Party of the Philippines-New Peoples Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF).
Mindanews
Incidents/ Operations
Arms cache recovered by 84th Infantry (Victorious) Battalion in Carranglan
Elements of Intelligence Platoon of the 84th Infantry (Victorious) Battalion, together with 71MICO, 2nd PMFC under the supervision of 703rd Infantry (Agila) Brigade recovered an arms cache in BrgyPuncan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija on December 21 2019, 1 PM while in the conduct of Special Intelligence Operation.
Kalinaw News
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MARAWI
SOUTHEAST ASIA AND THE WORLD
'We're next': Hong Kongers rally for China's Uighurs
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters rallied in solidarity with China's Uighurs on Sunday, December 22, in a move likely to infuriate Beijing as they likened their plight to that of the oppressed Muslim minority.
Rappler
Miss Teen Great Britain Star Sent Jihadis Money by PayPal
A British beauty queen has been jailed for funding terrorism after she was found to have sent Islamic fighters money via PayPal. Amaani Noor, 21, a Miss Teen Great Britain semi-finalist, was found guilty at Liverpool Crown Court on December 20. Her co-defendant, 28-year-old Victoria Webster, was also jailed after previously admitting similar charges.
Newsweek
French Authorities Say 33 Militants Killed in Mali Raid
The French forces killed up to 33 militants in Mali on Saturday using attack helicopters, ground troops and a drone, near the border with Mauritania where a group linked to al Qaeda operates, French authorities announced.
Asharq Al-Awsat
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BARMM
Malaysia invited to explore BARMM opportunities
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister, Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, has invited potential investors from Malaysia and Indonesia to explore business opportunities in the region. He has also travelled to Saudi Arabia and Turkey for investment missions and to establish closer economic co-operation with the two countries earlier this year.
Luwaran
MAGUINDANAO AND COTABATO CITY
22 wounded in blasts in Cotabato, Maguindanao
At least 22 were wounded in several blasts which rocked Cotabato City and 2 other towns in the provinces of Cotabato and Maguindanaoprovince Sunday night. A grenade exploded at 6 p.m. on the corner of Sinsuat and Quezon Avenues near the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in Cotabato City.
ABS-CBN News
21 people, 9 of them soldiers, hurt in Maguindanao, Cotabato blasts
Twenty-one people, nine of them soldiers, were wounded in a series of explosions that rocked Cotabato City and the neighboring Libungan town in Cotabato province on Sunday as people were busying themselves for the holidays.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Powerful blast rocks Cotabato City
A number of people, among them patrolling soldiers, got hurt in an explosion that ripped through a busy spot in the city’s downtown just after dusk today.
NDBC News, The Manila Times
Blasts rock Cotabato ahead of Duterte visit
On the eve of President Duterte’s visit on Monday, a series of explosions rocked a major highway here, near the Cotabato cathedral, and in nearby Libungan town of Cotabato province.
Philippine Daily Inquirer, GMA News, Rappler
Blast victims in Cotabato City, Libungan, North Cotabato
At least 17 persons, including eight soldiers, were hurt after one of two teenagers on a motorbike tossed a fragmentation grenade toward an Army truck along the national highway in front of DXMS and Mindanao Cross offices.
NDBC News, Mindanews
Cotabato Mayor Guiani-Sayadi statement on Sunday night bombing that hurt 16
Tonight is a sad and unfortunate night for all Cotabatenios. As of this time, 16 are reported wounded after a grenade explosion transpired at Tantawan and Quezon Avenue area earlier tonight. Among the victims are elements of the 5th Special Forces Battalion who were on stand by at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral tasked to secure the churchgoers while others were civilians who were just passing by the area.
NDBC News
Catamco condemns Libungan, Cotabato City bombings
Bombings in Cotabato City and Municipality of Libungan on December 22, 2019 tonight. The bombings in the Municipality of Libungan and in Cotabato City have struck another blow to our people’s sense of security that is still reeling from the losses, damages and trauma of the recent earthquakes.
NDBC News
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PNP: Houses of massacre victims’ kin to be included in regular police patrols
Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa, officer-in-charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered the inclusion of the houses of the relatives of the Maguindanao massacre victims in the regular patrols of policemen in Mindanao.
Manila Bulletin
Prosecutor unsatisfied as more 'actual shooters' in Maguindanao massacre yet to be nabbed
After the guilty verdict was handed down on Thursday on most of the principal suspects in the Maguindanao massacre, the private prosecutor in the case on Sunday said she is not fully satisfied while 80 more suspects remain at large.
GMA News
How the Ampatuans commanded the police to carry out massacre
How could the massacre of 58 people be carried out with such brazenness in broad daylight on November 23, 2009? Simple. The warlord clan had solid command over the police force in Ampatuan, Maguindanao.
Rappler
COMMENTARY: A rare triumph of accountability in a country notorious for impunity
When I heard the verdict handed down in the Maguindanao Massacre case (on December 19, 2019) , I was ecstatic. As a former journalist, I’ve waited 10 long years for a court to convict the perpetrators of the country’s worst case of political violence, in which 58 people, 32 of them journalists, were killed execution-style.
Mindanews
REMEMBERING: Maguindanao Massacre: My Own Personal Travails
I had my own share of challenging times myself in the so-called “Maguindanao massacre”. Getting Datu Unsay to peacefully surrender to prevent more carnage and loss of lives was the most unforgettable and yes, scary part.
Mindanews
Nonie, Cecil and the Ampatuan Massacre
Almost 10 years ago, I had dedicated this op-ed piece to four victims of the Ampatuan Massacre who had simply happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Remembering the Maguindanao Massacre
On the day of judgment in the Maguindanao massacre trial, a flood of memories rushed through my mind as I waited to hear the decision in what has been dubbed as “the single deadliest attack on journalists in the world and the worst election-related violence in Philippine history.”
Philippine Daily Inquirer
NORTH COTABATO
1 dead, 118 hospitalized after eating Christmas party leftovers in Cotabato town
A 53-year old woman died while 118 others were treated for symptoms of food poisoning after a Christmas party in a village of Arakan town Cotabato on Friday, a top official said.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
LANAO PROVINCES
BASILAN
SULU
Two Indonesians rescued by soldiers from ASG kidnappers
Two of three Indonesian fishermen who were kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the waters off Sabah, Malaysia, in September were finally rescued by the military in Panamao, Sulu, on Sunday morning after 91 days in captivity.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News, Rappler, Philippine Daily Inquirer
Rescue operations continue for one more Indonesian kidnap victim
The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) has ordered continuing pursuit operations against Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu who still hold one of three Indonesian fishermen kidnapped in Malaysian waters last September.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
TAWI-TAWI
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DRUGS
Año reminds LGUs of mandate to ensure drug-free communities
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has reminded all local government units (LGU) to target a drug-free community in support to President Diuterte’s war on illegal drugs.
Manila Bulletin
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Robredo to release drug-war report late December-January
After deferring the release of her report on the government's drug war to give way to the disaster response operations in the quake-hit Davao Region, Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday said she would release the report late December or January next year.
GMA News
Robredo maintains PDEA board heard Aquino plead with her to stay in ICAD
Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo on Sunday expressed dismay anew over Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) chief, Aaron Aquino’s “lies,” saying even the PDEA Board heard that he begged her to stay as Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD’s) co-chairperson.
Manila Bulletin
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What we know so far: Proposed U.S. sanctions vs PH officials in drug war
Lawmakers in the United States have started taking action to sanction Philippine officials linked to human rights violations under the Duterte administration and the detention of opposition Senator Leila de Lima.
Rappler
Operations/ Incidents
Ecija drug suspect killed in clash with police
A suspected drug pusher was killed, while two of his alleged accomplices were arrested, during a drug bust Saturday in Barangay (village) Mayapyap Sur.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Recovery and Rehabilitation
ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION
CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
KIDNAPPING
‘Chinese kidnapping shows negatives of POGO outweighing positives’
For Senator Joel Villanueva, the rising incidence of kidnappings involving Chinese nationals in the Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGO) industry shows that the industry’s negative effects to the country outweigh the benefits.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
ILLEGAL GAMBLING
ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION
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Mindanao Pride's loud message in silent protest: 'Human rights for all'
Clad in black and carrying placards advocating for inclusivity, members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community in Mindanao were heard loud and clear even as they marched in silence on Sunday, December 22.
Rappler
Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression
FALSE: 'Zero' journalists harassed, 'sued by govt' under Duterte admin
Claim: There have been “zero” journalists who “claim to have been harassed by government forces since the start of the Duterte admin,” according to a Facebook status post by Krizette Laureta Chu.
Rappler
Martial Law
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Duterte’s wish: Lasting peace, comfort in 2020
As 2019 comes to a close, Malacañang said President Duterte has only two wishes for the upcoming new year: to bring lasting peace in the country and to give every Filipino comfortable lives.
Manila Bulletin
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Duterte scrutinizing P4.1-T budget for any unconstitutional provision
Malacañang said President Duterte is scrutinizing the P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020, assuring the public that he will veto any provisions of the measure that will be unconstitutional.
Manila Bulletin, Philippine News Agency
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Palace appeals to public to stay safe this Yuletide season
Malacañang wished Filipinos a safe Christmas and New Year’s Day celebration, reiterating its appeal to enjoy the Holidays without putting their lives in danger.
Manila Bulletin, Philippine News Agency
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Palace says 5-minute Cubao to Makati travel time doable
President Rodrigo Duterte’s earlier promise of a five-minute travel time between Makati and Edsa would be fulfilled under his watch, Malacañang assured the public on Sunday.
Philippine News Agency
Duterte’s stance on water deals still ‘unchanged’: Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte’s position on the government’s water concession agreements with Manila Water and Maynilad remains “unchanged,” Malacañang said on Sunday.
Philippine News Agency
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Duterte damage to CSOs skin-deep
The Duterte administration has been in power for three and a half years, and like a household visited by a devastating storm, Philippine civil society organizations (CSOs) have formally assessed the damage President Duterte has wrought on the sector.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
ELECTION RELATED
DISASTER
Expert highlights local government's role in disaster preparedness and resiliency
A disaster resiliency expert highlights the role of local government units in preparing communities for possible calamities. For Mahar Lagmay, executive director of the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute, prevention outweighs the cure.
ABS-CBN News
PCSO releases P90 million for areas hit by calamities from Oct. to Dec.
Nearly P90 million in calamity assistance were released by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) to areas devastated by recent calamities that hit the country from October to December.
Manila Bulletin
DENR donates seized lumbers to rebuild quake-hit DavSur areas
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu issued a directive to its Mindanao offices to release confiscated lumber and wood products to the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) to help earthquake victims rebuild their homes.
Philippine News Agency
Go leads aid distribution in quake-hit DavSur town
Senator Christopher Lawrence Go on Sunday led the distribution of cash assistance and relief goods in Padada, Davao del Sur. "We will help you get back on your feet. We will rebuild your town," Go said during his visit.
Philippine News Agency
MINDANAO
New air routes to put Mindanao on the radar of international investors
The opening of new international flights connecting Mindanao to other countries in Southeast Asia next year will place the island on the radar of the international investors, Mindanao Development Authority public relations head Adrian Tamayo said.
Mindanews
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
JUDICIARY
LEGISLATIVE
Senate of the Philippines
Sotto welcomes higher approval, trust ratings
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Sunday welcomed the results of the latest Pulse Asia survey that showed him getting a higher trust and approval ratings this month.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News
Lacson files bill to strengthen National Building Code
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson wants passage of a measure that seeks to strengthen the country’s building safety standards saying the government should fully protect the public from the effects of natural and man-made disasters.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News
House of Representatives
House leaders inspired by latest trust rating
With the high trust and approval ratings of House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano in the latest survey Pulse Asia, the House leadership vowed on Sunday to pass more measures that would help alleviate the plight of the people, particularly the poor.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News
Defensor stirs up Speakership term split anew as Cayetano continues to impress
Anakalusugan Party-List Rep. Mike Defensor has reiterated his preference for Taguig-Pateros lone district Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano to remain as House Speaker for the rest of the 18th Congress.
Manila Bulletin
House processed 900 measures in 5 months — Romualdez
Since the opening of the first regular session of the 18th Congress in July this year, the House of Representatives has processed a total of 900 measures or an average of 28 measures per day in 32 session days, House Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez disclosed on Sunday.
Manila Bulletin
Carcar as cultural heritage zone approved by House
The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a bill declaring the City of Carcar in Cebu as a cultural heritage zone.
Manila Bulletin
House moves to recognize 80-yr old neurologist
The House of Representatives has adopted on second reading a resolution seeking to recognize and honor the exemplary contributions of Dr. Joven R. Cuanang as a neurologist, art patron, and a humanitarian, on the occasion of his 80th birthday on December 31, 2019 , and his sixtieth year as a doctor.
Manila Bulletin
Solon wants POGOs ‘taxed heavily’ to make teachers’ pay hike possible
Why not “heavily tax” Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) in order to come up with the P126 billion needed annually to fund the sought P10,000 in pay hike being sought by public school teachers?
Manila Bulletin
BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
DILG tasks LGUs, PNP, BFP to achieve zero-firecracker injuries this holiday season
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has compelled the local government units (LGUs) in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to carry out measures that would achieve zero-firecracker injuries this Holiday Season.
Manila Bulletin
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
BI recognized for being transparent, FOI compliant
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has been cited for championing freedom of information (FOI) and being one of government’s most transparent agencies due to its high rate of response to requests for information from the public relative to its services and operations.
Manila Bulletin
DEFENSE AND SECURITY
De Lima raises alarm over China’s new surveillance tool called ‘gait recognition’
Senator Leila de Lima has sounded the alarm over China’s new controversial surveillance tool called “gait recognition”, saying lawmakers should check if such technology has penetrated the Philippine’s national security system.
Manila Bulletin
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Philippine National Police
World Vision provides opportunity for high-ranking PNP official to adopt 4 kids
As social media is abuzz of funny memes of “ninong (godfathers)” and “ninang (godmothers)” hiding from their gift-seeking godchildren this Christmas, a top official of the Philippine National Police (PNP) became a voluntary godfather to four poor children, three of them namesakes of his own children.
Manila Bulletin
ECONOMY AND INVESTMENTS
BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS
2020 is banner year for ‘Build, Build, Build’ – DPWH chief
Public Works Secretary Mark Villar has promised more road openings by 2020, calling it the “banner year” of the Duterte administration’s flagship infrastructure program.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION
FOREIGN RELATIONS
West Philippine Sea
LABOR
PH asks Saudi’s help for repatriation of 200 OFWs
The Philippine government has sought the assistance of the Saudi Social Welfare Agency (SSWA) in the repatriation of nearly 200 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), Malacañang said Sunday.
Philippine News Agency
DOLE reiterates proper pay scale on holidays
Private sector employers were reminded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to properly pay their workers who will report for work on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 25 (Christmas Day).
Manila Bulletin
TRANSPORTATION
Angkas claims ‘untrue,’ more motorcycle riders next year – TWG
The inter-agency technical working group (TWG) tasked to oversee the pilot run of motorcycle taxis denied the claims made by motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas that almost 20,000 of its riders will be in danger of losing their jobs next year after it was asked to limit its number of riders.
Manila Bulletin, Rappler
‘Angkas’ leader raises alarm over ‘suspicious’ practice of LTFRB’s technical working group
Officials of motorcycle ride-hailing firm Angkas urged Congress and the Senate to conduct investigation on allegedly suspicious practices done by the technical working group (TWG) of the Land Transportation Regulatory and Franchising Board (LTFRB) that oversees motorcycle taxis.
Manila Bulletin
Displaced Angkas bikers may return to unregulated ‘habal-habal’
Will the 17,000 displaced Angkas bikers be absorbed into the two newly-introduced motorcycle taxi companies, as the government said? At a protest and subsequent press conference held on Sunday, December 22, Angkas bikers said no.
Rappler
Senator Marcos hits DOTr for limiting ‘Angkas’ drivers
Senator Josefa Imelda “Imee” Marcos on Sunday criticized the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and claimed that the department is putting thousands of commuters in danger when it imposed new limits on motorcycle ride-hailing app ‘Angkas’ for the extended test run.
Manila Bulletin, GMA News
Poe wants to know why LTFRB is limiting number of ‘Angkas’ drivers to only 10,000
What does the government plan to do with the 17,000 Angkas bikers who would lose jobs while it moves to regulate motorcycle taxi operations?
Manila Bulletin
Recto says LTFRB ruling ‘saddest Christmas gift gov’t can give’ to affected ‘Angkas’ riders
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Sunday slammed the government’s decision limiting the drivers of motorcycle ride-hailing app “Angkas”, noting this will render around 17,000 of its drivers jobless this Christmas.
Manila Bulletin
Labor group asks LTFRB to withdraw decision to reduce number of ‘Angkas’ drivers
Labor group Partido Manggagawa (PM) on Sunday urged the Land Transportation and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to withdraw its decision to reduce the number of riders from Angkas to 10,000 from 27,000 by the start of the 2020.
Manila Bulletin
HEALTH
Barangay effort preferred in building public toilets amid polio threat
Anakalusugan Party-List Rep. Mike Defensor would rather rely on the efforts of barangays to put up public toilets, instead of the Department of Health (DOH), in the fight against polio.
Manila Bulletin
DOH reports 2 fireworks-related injuries
The Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday reported two fireworks-related injuries (FWRIs) as it started its yearly nationwide surveillance.
Manila Bulletin
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
EDUCATION
ENERGY
POVERTY
SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING
TOURISM
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Christmas season produces biggest amount of garbage in a year – Cimatu
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu on Sunday appealed to the public to practice the basics of proper solid waste management that is to reduce, reuse and recycle to minimize the impact of the holiday season on the environment.
Manila Bulletin
Water crisis
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY
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