Duterte's Presidency : Expectations, Controversies, Rants, Etc.

[Ryuji_tanaka]

Let them f#&king try..

 

US ex-envoy plotting Duterte fall – source

http://www.manilatimes.net/us-ex-envoy-plotting-duterte-fall-source/303868/

 

The Philippines may be in for another rough ride in 2017.

Not only did former United States Ambassador Philip Goldberg leave the Philippines with a legacy of fractured relations between the two countries, he allegedly left behind a “blueprint to undermine Duterte,” a strategic recommendation ostensibly to the State Department for the ultimate removal of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte from office, according to a highly placed source. It is not clear, however, if the State Department in Washington DC had given its imprimatur to the recommendation by its former ambassador to the Philippines.

A document received over the weekend by The Manila Times from that source said Goldberg had outlined a list of “strategies” to undermine President Duterte and called for his eventual ouster. The blueprint gave a timetable of one-and-a-half years.

http://14255-presscdn-0-60.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/290814_goldberg01_muli.jpg

Goldberg

Quoting Goldberg, it said the “political actors (the opposition) would need all the political weapons in their arsenal to replace the Duterte administration and replace it with something more to the opposition’s liking.” He noted, however, “that (deposing Duterte) would be a challenge for the opposition.”

 

Is this the reason why Leni went to the US to visit her "imaginary family" for a "family reunion"?

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LIST: Duterte admin's 2016 accomplishments

 

The Duterte administration reports that it delivered on several promises in its first months in office – from cutting down red tape in government agencies, to waging a war on drugs, to creating a color-coded map for agricultural crops

http://www.rappler.com/nation/157160-list-duterte-administration-accomplishments-2016?utm_content=bufferff1da&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Here are highlights of the accomplishment report with updates from recent news articles.

War on drugs

• 1,007,153 drug users and pushers surrendered to government.
• 42,978 pushers and users arrested as of December 30.
• 73 government officials arrested for involvement in illegal drug trade, as of October 7, 2016
• 2,166 drug personalities killed during police operations as of December 30.
• 5,868,832 houses of suspected drug personalities visited by police to invite them to surrender to government for rehabilitation, under Project Tokhang.
• Mega Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija inaugurated. It is being run by the Department of Health.
• P1.266 billion worth of illegal drugs seized by BOC as of end of November 2016: P933.3 million worth of shabu, P314.7 million worth of cocaine, and P17 million worth of ecstasy.
• New PNP Special Action Force troopers deployed to guard New Bilibid Prison in place of old security.

Economy

• 10-point Socio-economic Agenda of Duterte administration presented to international and local business groups, foreign institutions and governments, and other stakeholders.
• Draft of Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act submitted to Congress. It is meant to exempt most Filipinos from paying taxes while collecting revenue from affluent taxpayers and corporations.
• 17 major projects approved by National Economic Development Authority Board.
• Online streaming of closed-circuit television launched by Bureau of Customs (BOC) as measure against corruption.
• P1.3 billion worth of smuggled goods seized by BOC, including smuggled rice, fuel, fake clothes and cigarettes.
• 93.3% of P409 billion target for BOC revenue collection collected as of December 2016.

Reduction of red tape

• 1,419 cities and municipalities (87% of total) streamlined processing of business permits and licensing systems to involve only one form, 5 required signatures, and a maximum of 5 steps. This was facilitated by the Department of Interior and Local Government.
• Bureau of Internal Revenue begins simplification of the processing of tax clearances and certificates authorizing registration for real property and shares of stock to 3 to 5 days. Use of credit, debit, or prepaid payments cards and payment centers are added as options to encourage tax payment.

Care for Overseas Filipino Workers

• One-stop service center for OFWs opened at the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) in Mandaluyong City. It has served 219,697 clients as of December 7, 2016.
• P455.1 million in emergency assistance extended to 10,233 OFWs displaced due to drop in oil prices in the Middle East. Of these, 2,401 availed of the government’s repatriation program.
• Overseas Employment Certificate no longer a requirement for vacationing OFWs. Their exemption from travel tax and terminal fee also being eyed.

Transportation

• Inter-agency Council on Traffic formed by Department of Transportation for more streamlined system for addressing traffic. The council includes Metro Manila Development Authority, PNP-Highway Patrol Group, Land Transportation Office, and Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.
• 401 colorum vehicles impounded
• 6,883 illegally-parked vehicles towed
• 5,738 sidewalk vendors cleared
• Validity of driver’s license extended from 3 years to 5 years
• Drivers licenses applied for from January to October 2016 can now be claimed in 36 LTO licensing offices in Metro Manila
• No report of laglag-bala (bullet-planting scam) since start of Duterte administration
• Punctuality of take-off of airplanes (on-time performance) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) improved to 78% from 47% due to strict enforcement of rule that pilots must take off within 5 minutes or be put at the back of the line.
• Fleet of 21 premium Mercedes Benz buses launched to bring passengers from NAIA to Makati and Roxas Boulevard.

Labor

• 2,531 workers found to be under abusive end-of-contract system regularized after Department of Labor and Employment inspection of establishments, principals, and contractors.
• 3-day maximum processing time for Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) applications implemented.

Fight vs terrorism

• 597 major military operations conducted against Abu Sayyaf Group by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
• 94 ASG bandits killed, 21 surrendered, 17 captured
• ASG leaders Nelson Muktadil, Braun Muktadil, and sub-leader Mohammad Said among those killed during operations.
• 44 combat operations launched against Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and Maute Group by AFP.
• 50 BIFF or Maute Group personalities killed as a result of operations.
• 3 suspects of the September Davao City bombing arrested 32 days after incident.
• Agreement signed with Malaysia and Indonesia to enhance military cooperation in addressing piracy, kidnap-for-ransom, terrorism, transnational crimes in common maritime areas.
• Military personnel deployed for mobile check points, visibility patrols, and other security-related activities in cities like Davao, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, and Metro Manila in order to comply with declaration of a state of national emergency on account of lawless violence.

Foreign relations

• Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secured the release of 5 Filipino seafarersamong crew of Omani ship hijacked by Somali pirates.
• DFA helped drum up support for Philippines’ chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 2017. With help from DFA, President Rodrigo Duterte visited 8 ASEAN countries.
• Duterte made visits to China and Japan.
• Duterte participated at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting in Peru.

Health

• First CT Scan in Maguindanao Provincial Hospital in Shariff Aguak inaugurated by Department of Health.

Telecommunication

• Department of Information Communications Technology (DICT), National Telecommunications Commission, and telecom companies agree to standardize voice call charges between different networks to P2.50.

Law and order

• 911 National Emergency Hotline launched

Agriculture

• The Presidential Agrarian Reform Council, the highest policy- and decision-making body on land reform and land disputes, is reconvened for the first time after 10 years.
• The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) distributes land ownership awards to 50 farmers in Cebu City, 35 farmers in Sorsogon, 175 in Occidental Mindoro, and 300 in Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte.
• 5,586 agrarian reform beneficiary organizations are assisted by DAR.
• A P40.7 million rubber processing plant turned over in Banisilan, North Cotabato by DAR.
• 2,865 common service facilities turned over to farmers by DAR.
• P1.9 billion worth of loans released to 516 farmer organizations by DAR.
• Color-coded Agri Map launched on December 1, 2016 by Department of Agriculture (DA). Maps are supposed to help the government and investors determine what crops can best be grown in particular areas based on soil properties, elevation, water availability, rainfall pattern, hazard risks, and climate change vulnerability.
• 10,632 beneficiaries receive 5,581 gill nets and 10,271 other fishing gear from the DA - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
• 12,484 beneficiaries receive 53.15 million pieces of fingerlings, 3441,388 kilograms of seaweed propagules, and 3,155 sets of seaweed farm implements from BFAR.

Education

• 600,000 out-of-school youths pass the Accreditation and Equivalency Program, certifying them as eligible for either high school or college, as part of the Alternative Learning System program of the Department of Education (DepEd).
• Guidelines issued on utilization of funds for the Madrasah Education Program by DepEd for public schools with Muslim students.

Energy

• 26,321 households connected to energy supply by Department of Energy and private sector. Of this, 2,662 were identified as priority for energization.
• Philippine Energy Plan 2016-2030 Update completed by DOE. The plan is supposed to set the strategy for short, medium, and long-term goals for electrification in the country.
• Two major power plants begin commercial operation: 414-megawatt San Gabriel natural gas power plant, and 97-megawatt Avion natural gas power plant.

Environment

• 41 metallic mines audited by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to ensure compliance with responsible mining standards. Of these, 10 were suspended, 20 were recommended for suspension, while 11 were given the passing rate.
• DENR hotlines launched: #DENR or #3367 for landline and 0917-868-DENR or 0917-885-DENR for mobile.

Public works and highways

• Hotline for citizens to report, ask, or make suggestions about any Department of Public Works and Highways project launched. Text hotline is 2920 while landline hotline is (02)165-02.

Weather

• 271 new weather stations installed by Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
• Zamboanga Doppler Weather Radar System installed by DOST

Social welfare

• P9.1 million worth of relief assistance given to victims of natural disasters.
• P135.3 million worth of emergency shelter cash assistance provided to 27,052 households affected by Typhoon Lawin.

Tourism

• Memorandum of Agreement for Philippines hosting of Miss Universe pageantsigned by Department of Tourism and Miss Universe Organization.
• 11.65% increase in tourist arrivals as of October 2016.

Trade and industry

• 35.5% increase in investments registered with the Philippine Board of Investments from January to November 2016 compared to same period in 2015.
• Department of Trade and Industry, DILG, DICT sign Joint Memorandum Circular shortening processing of business permits to a maximum of 3 days.

Peace process

• Executive Order creating Bangsamoro Transition Commission signed.
• 4 meetings held with Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
• Suspension of warrant of arrest of Moro National Liberation Front chairman Nur Misuari for 6 months so he can participate in peace talks.
• Peace talks with the National Democratic Front
• Unilateral ceasefires of the military and New People's Army

Yolanda rehabilitation

• 49% or 3,965 out of 8,000 target Yolanda families transferred to resettlement sites in Tacloban.

Transparency, anti-corruption

• Executive Order on Freedom of Information (FOI) signed.
• Freedom of Information online portal launched by Presidential Communications Operations Office with 312 requests as of December 22, 2016.
• 130 out of 185 (70%) of departments, agencies, and government-owned and controlled corporations create their own FOI manuals.
• 8888 Citizen Complaints Hotline launched.

Edited January 3, 2017 by daphne loves derby

[daphne loves derby]

From the JAPAN TIMES

 

Sayonara to the year that was

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/01/02/commentary/world-commentary/sayonara-to-the-year-that-was/#.WGt8RbZ97Ri

 

Best Year: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Not without controversy, Duterte tops our CNN list for “best year” in Asia by winning his nation’s presidency in a landslide last May and subsequently upending, rethinking and reshaping the state of affairs — for good or for bad — at home and abroad.

Since taking office on June 30, the former mayor of Davao City has launched an unsparing, and bloody, war on crime and drugs that has brought mounting human rights criticism and concerns over extrajudicial killings.

The tough-talking leader also has declared a “separation” from the U.S., its long-term ally, and moved to put aside territorial disputes in favor of business deals with China — this, despite an international tribunal ruling in the Philippines’ favor in July over territories in the South China Sea.

In early December, the Social Weather Stations survey firm had Duterte enjoying a 77 percent approval rating as Filipinos continue to put their trust in their controversial president. For now, the Philippine leader’s unconventional moves seem a harbinger of things to come.

This is no pivot to China, but a disruption of the old normal. Duterte ended 2016 seeking to rebalance his nation’s ties, improve the life of the average Filipino and make the Philippines — a one-time economic and trade powerhouse — great again. And for that, Asia’s best year goes to Duterte.

Edited January 4, 2017 by daphne loves derby

[daphne loves derby]

How can you oust someone with this so High of an approval rating?

 

Duterte approval rating at 83%—Pulse Asia

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/859906/duterte-approval-rating-at-83-pulse-asia

 

President Rodrigo Duterte’s approval and trust ratings, both at 83 percent, remained high during the last quarter of 2016, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey.

“Amidst various controversies involving him and his administration, most Filipinos remain appreciative of the work done by President Rodrigo R. Duterte,” the survey firm said in a release.

The poll, conducted from December 6 to 11 among 1,200 respondents, has a ± 3% error margin at the 95% confidence level.

Among the events that unfolded before and during the survey period were the resignation of Vice President Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo, the Supreme Court decision dismissing petitions opposing the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani and the Senate and National Bureau of Investigation probe into the killing of Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr.

Duterte’s ratings were more or less the same from last September when he received 86 percent for both his performance and trustworthiness.

Of the respondents surveyed in December, five percent disapproved of Duterte while 13 percent were undecided. Only four percent said they did not trust the President.

 

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Edited January 6, 2017 by daphne loves derby

[Ryuji_tanaka]

The Empire Yellowtards Strike back!

 

#LeniLeaks Netizen uncovers alleged grand plan of the opposition to destroy the image of President Duterte

 

An alleged grand plan of the opposition to oust and destroy the image of the President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte was uncovered by Sass Rogando Sassot.

 

http://pinoytrending.altervista.org/lenileaks-netizens-uncovers-alleged-grand-plan-opposition-destroy-image-president-duterte/

[Ryuji_tanaka]

This #LeniLeaks is trending on social media. Why hasn't the mainstream media picked up on it? Or are they just overlooking it? I would presume the latter. Puro gurang yung nageexchange ng email.

Na pickup na!

 

LEAKED EMAILS:

‘Leni’s Fil-Am backers plotting vs Duterte’

http://www.manilatimes.net/lenis-fil-backers-plotting-vs-duterte/305790/

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CHR lauds Duterte's EO on reproductive health

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/595961/news/nation/chr-lauds-duterte-s-eo-on-reproductive-health

 

The Commission on Human Rights on Monday lauded President Rodrigo Duterte for signing an executive order providing women a full range of access fto responsible parenthood and reproductive health care services.

Acting as Gender and Development Ombud, the CHR said Executive Order No. 12 sends a signal that the Duterte administration supports Republic Act No. 10354 or the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012.

"The issuance sends a clear signal that this administration supports the full implementation of the RPRH law and shall not tolerate acts and practices which may deny women access to a full range of responsible parenthood and reproductive health care services, including family planning methods, supplies, and commodities," the CHR said.

On January 9, Duterte signed EO 12 which aims to "intensify and accelerate the implementation of critical actions necessary to attain and sustain 'zero unmet need for modern family planning' for all poor households by 2018, and all of Filipinos."

However, the CHR said the RPRH law still faces many challenges despite the Supreme Court ruling over its constitutionality in 2014.

"The Commission's National Inquiry on RH conducted last 2016 showed the uneven support for the implementation of the law, the existence of legal and policy barriers to its implementation, and the continuing barriers faced by service providers and women in the marginalized sector," the CHR said.

Meanwhile, the CHR said it hopes the EO of Duterte would advance the repeal and amendment of reproductive health policies that deny women access to various services and information.

"With this exercise of political will from the Chief Executive, the Commission looks forward to the repeal and amendment of discriminatory policies and practices limiting and denying women's access to RH services and information," the commission said.

The commission added it looks forward in seeing more support in the RPRH law not only in Sorsogon City, but also across all local government units.

"The Commission looks forward to changes in the situation of women in Sorsogon City, and for more sustained commitment and support of government service providers and local government units in the implementation of the RPRH law," the CHR said.

- See more at: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/595961/news/nation/chr-lauds-duterte-s-eo-on-reproductive-health#sthash.jcj7pw4v.dpuf

[daphne loves derby]

Say what EU?

 

EU backs war on drugs Shift of Union’s funding toward rehab of narco dependents in PH under study

http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/01/17/eu-backs-war-on-drugs/

The European Union (EU) has now decided to offer its assistance to the Philippine government’s anti-drug campaign, particularly through the rehabilitation of drug addicts, after initially criticizing the Duterte administration’s war on illegal drugs.

EU Ambassador to Manila Franz Jessen said the EU is currently studying the possibility of shifting its funding within the Philippine health sector toward the rehabilitation of drug dependents.

Edited January 18, 2017 by daphne loves derby

[daphne loves derby]

Change is here at BOC

 

70 firms removed from Customs’ list of accredited importers

- See more at: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/596192/money/economy/70-firms-removed-from-customs-list-of-accredited-importers#sthash.aNt4XmC5.dpuf

 

Around 70 companies have been removed from the Bureau of Custom (BOC)’s list of accredited importers in the past six months for violating custom laws against smuggling, its commissioner said on Wednesday.

“In the past six months, we have already delisted around 70 companies,” Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon revealed in a press conference on Wednesday.

Faeldon said these companies were only from two of the 17 ports nationwide—the Port of Manila and the Manila International Container Terminal.

 

Faeldon warned that out of the 11,000 BOC-accredited importers, only 6,000 may remain.

Moreover, brokers who are involved in illicit importation may also be revoked of their license, Faeldon said.

“The brokers na paulit-ulit na nai-involve sa companies, we will submit your case to PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) and let the PRC determine if they will remove your license. We will be very strict,” he said.

Faeldon said they will be releasing a new list of delisted importers within the next few weeks.

“Within the week, we will be releasing another list of new violators from the other ports,” he said.

[daphne loves derby]

Another First!

 

Historic first under Duterte Presidency: PH ready to export corn

http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/01/19/historic-first-under-duterte-presidency-ph-ready-to-export-corn/

 

For the first time in history, the Philippines is ready to export corn to neighboring countries as corn harvests this year will breach the 5.6-million tons domestic requirement, according to Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol.

 

National Corn Program coordinator, Asst. Secretary Federico Laciste reported that in spite of the series of natural calamities which hit the country recently, including the 7-month El Niño, yellow and white corn harvest for 2017 is expected to hit 8.1-million metric tons.

The production of Cassava, which is lumped with corn in the animal feeds category, is seen to reach 570,000 metric tons and this will contribute further in stabilizing the corn and animal feeds supply in the Philippines.

Edited January 20, 2017 by daphne loves derby

[camiar]

Here is something from Nikkei Asian Review that might interest you:
Duterte plays by his own rules
http://s.nikkei.com/2igiixq

 

[daphne loves derby]

Duterte orders release of compensation for victims of martial law abuses

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Nation&title=duterte-orders-release-of-compensation-for-victims-of-martial-law-abuses&id=139405

 

 

HE may profess to admire the dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos and his martial-law regime, but President Rodrigo R. Duterte has also ordered the immediate release of “initial” compensation for around 4,000 martial law victims under the Marcos dictatorship.

 

Mr. Duterte made the directive during his 15-minute meeting with members of the Samahan ng Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (SELDA), the Human Rights Victims Claims Board (HRVCB) and key Cabinet members on Thursday, Jan. 19, at Malacañang. SELDA is a veteran human-rights group dating back to the dictatorship.

In a phone interview, SELDA Vice-Chairman Bonifacio P. Ilagan said the “impetus” to hasten the release of compensation for martial law victims came from Mr. Duterte himself.

Mr. Ilagan added that the Palace meeting was requested by SELDA and was “initiated” by Mr. Duterte, who was “concerned about the problem.”

“The victims are waiting and we thought that the process was not quick enough to support their needs because some of the victims had died already and they really need this kind of help,” Mr. Ilagan said.

According to the SELDA official, more than 75,000 people were victims of human rights abuses during martial rule, but “not one” has received any compensation from the government since the creation of HRVCB in 2013 by Mr. Duterte’s predecessor through Republic Act (RA) No. 10368.

As of December 2016, the HRVCB has processed 30,000 applications of these victims -- which included the verification of genuine applicants. Meanwhile, only 4,000 have approved applications.

As mandated by RA 10368, the claims board must follow a point system, ranging from one to ten, in determining the corresponding indemnification for the victims. The range is as follows:

• Victims who died or who disappeared and are still missing shall be given ten (10) points;

• Victims who were tortured and/or raped or sexually abused shall he given six (6) to nine (9) points:

• Victims who were detained shall be given three (3) to five (5) points; and

• Victims whose rights were violated through “intimidation causing the involuntary exile of a person” and “deceit causing unjust or illegal takeover of business and property” shall be given one (1) to two (2) points.

According to Mr. Ilagan, the HRVCB bared during its presentation that one point is equivalent to approximately P20,000 -- which he said made Mr. Duterte “medyo malungkot (a bit sad).”

Also present at the meeting were Budget Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III and Executive Secretary Salvador C. Medialdea, who presided over the rest of the meeting after the “so busy” Mr. Duterte left, Mr. Ilagan said.

IN THE FUTURE
The option to declare Martial Law has become a frequent theme of Mr. Duterte’s impromptu speeches apart from his war on narcotics.

It is also on Mr. Duterte’s watch that Mr. Marcos’s remains were finally buried at the heroes’ cemetery, in unannounced military ceremonies, after decades of lobbying by the family.

Mr. Ilagan, himself a victim of martial law abuses, said in the same phone interview that these issues were not discussed during the Palace meeting, but added that his organization plans to raise these concerns to the President in the future.

“Unang-una nabuksan na yung line ng political detainees with the Office of the President. So I think magandang mabuksan kasi in line naman with our being victims of human rights violations noong martial law yung aming sasabihin sa kanya na yung sentimyento namin, the burial against you know, yung mga concerns na yon,” he said.

(First and foremost, the line of political detainees with the Office of the President has been opened. So I think that’s good because our sentiments, as with regards to the Marcos burial, are in line with us being victims of human rights violations during martial law.)

Edited January 24, 2017 by daphne loves derby

[BizMan]

Where (who) is the rally point? Leni?! Hindi kaya ang presence ni Leni sa social media ay gawa lang din ng administrasyon? Para ma-difuse ang anti-du30 efforts? If I was the administration I'd secretly support Leni and keep the anti administration confused and diffused. Why Leni? Do I need to spell it out?

[FleurDeLune]

Where (who) is the rally point? Leni?! Hindi kaya ang presence ni Leni sa social media ay gawa lang din ng administrasyon? Para ma-difuse ang anti-du30 efforts? If I was the administration I'd secretly support Leni and keep the anti administration confused and diffused. Why Leni? Do I need to spell it out?

 

For one, blaming the administration itself is out of the question considering the huge number of supporters of Digong. The latter (supporters) could be manifested as the "triggering factor". They seem to be ready to die just to support Digong. And for another, the media has the lion share of anything that goes dubious in politics. Because for them, it creates more patrons. More patrons, more profits.

 

Oops, what am I talking about.

[daphne loves derby]

[daphne loves derby]

another pro poor promise, on its way to being fulfilled

 

DENR begins massive dismantling of Laguna Lake fish pens

http://www.rappler.com/science-nature/environment/159566-denr-dismantling-laguna-lake-fish-pens?utm_content=buffera1830&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

 

RIZAL, Philippines – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) began its massive dismantling of Laguna Lake fish pens on Thursday, January 26.

The department led Thursday's operations together with the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), the National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine Coast Guard, and the Philippine Army.

The target is to clear around 100 hectares of fish pens in Binangonan, Rizal owned by two firms: Christian Fishing Corporation and East West Fishing Corporation.

Data from the LLDA showed there were a total of 3,246 structures (fish pens and fish cages) in the lake as of December 2016.

Duterte vowed in his first SONA to transform Laguna Lake into an ecotourism zone, so that 'poor fishermen will have priority in its entitlement.'

Edited January 26, 2017 by daphne loves derby

[Snake3yes]

Haven't really been keeping myself too updated on this. I'm just waiting for the Tax Reform... So far all I'm reading is that it's a Bill that is already being reviewed. Baka 2018 pa. Tsk.

[Edmund Dantes]

Finally! We have a president na hindi sipsip sa simbahang katoliko! Finally nakahanap ng katapat ang mga balasubas na opsiyal ng simbahan.

 

Since Cory administration or even further ata, nasanay ang mga ito na presidente ng bansa sumisipsip sa kanila. Lahat ng desisyon nila kelangan me basbas ng simbahan. Pag hindi nasusunod gusto nila, tatakutin ng ex communication daw. O kaya naman bra-brasuhin nila sa pamamagitan ng panawagan na civil disobedience. Kaya naman ilan sa mga ito, ang kakapal ng mukha humingi ng SUV sa presidente at PCSO pag birthday nila. Ano ito? Panahon ng mga prayle?

 

Mabuti ngayon nakahanap sila ng hindi sila sinasanto at pinapatikim ng mura kung kinakailangan. Sobra na din kasi megalomania nila eh. Kelangan matuto ang simbahan na lumugar sa tama. Galanging ang paghihiwalay ng estado at simbahan! Wala kayong karapatan gamitin impluwensya nyo para diktahan ang mga namumuno sa gobyerno na pasunudin sa mga gusto nyo. At hindi dapat kinukunsulta basbas nyo sa mga desisyon nito. Bakit? Pinakikialaman din ba kayo ng Gobyerno? Hindi na nga kayo sinisingil ng buwis, kaya konting delicadeza man lang.

 

Paulit ulit kong sasabihin, we can never have a healthy democracy kung laging hahayaan ang RCC officials sa katarantaduhang ito. So ganun na pala yun? Pag gusto ng isang religious sector sila na lang lagi masusunod? Papano pala mga muslim? Mga protestante? BA? Knights of Rizal? Wala na lang? Sorry na lang?

[filibustero]

Thank you PRRD for defying the CBCP and using your immense political capital to push Congress to pass the RH Law. Ikaw lang ang bukod-tanging pangulo ng Pilipinas na di nagpa-braso sa mga obispo na yan at nakakita ng halaga na magkaroon na ng RH Law ang bansa. Wala kaming duda na ang mga bagong appointees mo sa PCSO ay hindi tutulad sa appointees ni PGMA noon na namimigay ng SUV sa mga pari at simbahan sa halip na ambulansya para sa mga maliliit na LGU at mga ospital nila.

[niceNslow.2]

Change is here at BOC

 

70 firms removed from Customs’ list of accredited importers

- See more at: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/596192/money/economy/70-firms-removed-from-customs-list-of-accredited-importers#sthash.aNt4XmC5.dpuf

 

Around 70 companies have been removed from the Bureau of Custom (BOC)’s list of accredited importers in the past six months for violating custom laws against smuggling, its commissioner said on Wednesday.

“In the past six months, we have already delisted around 70 companies,” Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon revealed in a press conference on Wednesday.

Faeldon said these companies were only from two of the 17 ports nationwide—the Port of Manila and the Manila International Container Terminal.

 

Faeldon warned that out of the 11,000 BOC-accredited importers, only 6,000 may remain.

Moreover, brokers who are involved in illicit importation may also be revoked of their license, Faeldon said.

“The brokers na paulit-ulit na nai-involve sa companies, we will submit your case to PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) and let the PRC determine if they will remove your license. We will be very strict,” he said.

Faeldon said they will be releasing a new list of delisted importers within the next few weeks.

“Within the week, we will be releasing another list of new violators from the other ports,” he said.

sobra nakinabang mga tuta ni penoy at mga kamag-anak nila, remember yung bawang issue!

[FleurDeLune]

Finally! We have a president na hindi sipsip sa simbahang katoliko! Finally nakahanap ng katapat ang mga balasubas na opsiyal ng simbahan.

 

Since Cory administration or even further ata, nasanay ang mga ito na presidente ng bansa sumisipsip sa kanila. Lahat ng desisyon nila kelangan me basbas ng simbahan. Pag hindi nasusunod gusto nila, tatakutin ng ex communication daw. O kaya naman bra-brasuhin nila sa pamamagitan ng panawagan na civil disobedience. Kaya naman ilan sa mga ito, ang kakapal ng mukha humingi ng SUV sa presidente at PCSO pag birthday nila. Ano ito? Panahon ng mga prayle?

 

Mabuti ngayon nakahanap sila ng hindi sila sinasanto at pinapatikim ng mura kung kinakailangan. Sobra na din kasi megalomania nila eh. Kelangan matuto ang simbahan na lumugar sa tama. Galanging ang paghihiwalay ng estado at simbahan! Wala kayong karapatan gamitin impluwensya nyo para diktahan ang mga namumuno sa gobyerno na pasunudin sa mga gusto nyo. At hindi dapat kinukunsulta basbas nyo sa mga desisyon nito. Bakit? Pinakikialaman din ba kayo ng Gobyerno? Hindi na nga kayo sinisingil ng buwis, kaya konting delicadeza man lang.

 

Paulit ulit kong sasabihin, we can never have a healthy democracy kung laging hahayaan ang RCC officials sa katarantaduhang ito. So ganun na pala yun? Pag gusto ng isang religious sector sila na lang lagi masusunod? Papano pala mga muslim? Mga protestante? BA? Knights of Rizal? Wala na lang? Sorry na lang?

 

This might be considered as one of his legacies if ever he is consistent enough.. I read about the issue of 'liberation from religion' written by Bobby Tiglao just recently. I think that Tiglao did make sense on this. But it's easier said than done. At the end of the day, it's going to be about culture. Culture that dictates as a way of life. People do still have their options and choices. They'd still have the superstitious minds no matter what. If every leadership has the same as PRRD's 'mandate' then we could really have a real change, and not just a ningas kugon.

[camiar]

 

Paulit ulit kong sasabihin, we can never have a healthy democracy kung laging hahayaan ang RCC officials sa katarantaduhang ito. So ganun na pala yun? Pag gusto ng isang religious sector sila na lang lagi masusunod? Papano pala mga muslim? Mga protestante? BA? Knights of Rizal? Wala na lang? Sorry na lang?

 

Where did you get the impression that the RCC is overbearing?

 

While other civil and religious sectors turn to violent rallies, disruptive demonstrations, and acts of terrorism, I can prove to you that whenever the Roman Catholic Church disagree with government policies on the issues of Death Penalty, Abortion, Artificial Contraception, etc... they are done through intelligent debates, peaceful discussions and organized dissemination of clarification of Christian doctrines affecting the issues at hand. That is why the RCC is most often successful in standing for and getting their positions accepted. That, in essence, is healthy democracy.

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[haroots2]

 

Where did you get the impression that the RCC is overbearing?

 

While other civil and religious sectors turn to violent rallies, disruptive demonstrations, and acts of terrorism, I can prove to you that whenever the Roman Catholic Church disagree with government policies on the issues of Death Penalty, Abortion, Artificial Contraception, etc... they are done through intelligent debates, peaceful discussions and organized dissemination of clarification of Christian doctrines affecting the issues at hand. That is why the RCC is most often successful in standing for and getting their positions accepted. That, in essence, is healthy democracy.

 

You are right but do they consider the opinion of the majority of their member? I'm sure more than half don't follow their way of natural contraceptives. Will the RCCC respects if they conduct a survey on those issues contradicting govt. policies. RCC are slow in having changes in their beliefs but in time they will sooner or later except maybe for the death penalty.

[Edmund Dantes]

 

Where did you get the impression that the RCC is overbearing?

 

While other civil and religious sectors turn to violent rallies, disruptive demonstrations, and acts of terrorism, I can prove to you that whenever the Roman Catholic Church disagree with government policies on the issues of Death Penalty, Abortion, Artificial Contraception, etc... they are done through intelligent debates, peaceful discussions and organized dissemination of clarification of Christian doctrines affecting the issues at hand. That is why the RCC is most often successful in standing for and getting their positions accepted. That, in essence, is healthy democracy.

 

Ang hirap sa RCC kasi, feeling ata nila, lahat ng polisiya na gagawin dapat ng gobyerno ay may basbas nila dapat. Dapat lahat naayon sa mga prinsipyo na gusto nila. Ano ito? Panahon ng mga Prayle? Obvious naman na pine-pressure nila estado para laging sumunod sa gusto nila. So in effect binibigyan na natin ng kapangyarihan ang mga ito sa gobyerno. Kelangan pala me basbas nila lagi eh.

 

Masama pa nito, yun sentimiento na sinusulong nila, hindi naman talaga yun lagi sentimiento ng mamamayan.

 

RH bill halimbawa. Ano ba problema nila dito? Bakit kelangan harangin nila ito sa congresso? Bakit kelangan sila manakot ng civil disobedience? Ang simple lang naman. Kung labag sa prinsipyo ng relihiyon na ito ang condom, eh di mahigpit nilang habilinan mga miyembro nila na huwag gagamit nito. Hindi rin naman sila pinipigilan ng estado na parusahan miyembro nila na di susunod. Buti pa INC tuloy me expulsion sila. lol.

 

Buti pa dito eh. Emperor ang head ng shinto faith, pero kahit emperor hindi nakikialam sa trabaho ng parliament nila.

 

religion and governace revolve on two very different principles kaya di mo yan dapat pagsamahin.

[filibustero]

 

You are right but do they consider the opinion of the majority of their member? I'm sure more than half don't follow their way of natural contraceptives. Will the RCCC respects if they conduct a survey on those issues contradicting govt. policies. RCC are slow in having changes in their beliefs but in time they will sooner or later except maybe for the death penalty.

 

I think you are assuming that the RCC is a democracy. It's not. It is actually authoritarian in nature. Why do you think they call teachings of the Church "doctrine"? Unlike governments, the authority of the Church does not come from the people (below), but from God (above) - or so the faithful believe. The Church does not reflect the will of the people, but the will of God - again, as the faithful would believe. The role of the clergy as Shepherd is not to bend to the will of the people, but to guide them towards what they perceive to be the will of God.

 

Yun nga lang, taob ang CBCP kay PRRD kasi God talks to him directly. Never ko pa yata narinig kahit sino sa CBCP na nagsabi na nakausap nila si God directly. Boom panis sila dun.