TODAY’S GOD’S MESSAGE

Psalm 46:10

¹⁰ He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
    I will be exalted among the nations,
    I will be exalted in the earth.”

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Gov’t. can’t track source of P6.1 B for Bamban POGO

“POGO hub in Bamban is no small development… 10-hectare property, there’s  shopping mall, there’s condominiums and there are 37 buildings in that POGO hub… P6.1 billion was ploughed in… concerning part is, government did not detect anything in terms of money flows,” Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said government agencies including  Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) were unable to trace  source of  estimated P6.1 billion spent for  construction of  expansive Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) hub in Bamban, Tarlac.

He said senators asked representatives from  AMLC on the matter during  executive session.

Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, business permit and licensing officer Edwin Ocampo and municipal legal officer Adenn Sigua have been placed under preventive suspension by  Office of the Ombudsman based on  results of  investigation by  Department of the Interior and Local Government linking  POGO hub to illegal activities.

“When we were doing our own investigation, we couldn’t find any trace on how  P6.1 billion landed on our shores…we couldn’t find any trace on who built  facilities, we were very disappointed with  answers of  Anti-Money Laundering Council because they couldn’t trace how  money came in and they couldn’t trace who received money and dispensed  money during construction stage,” said Gatchalian.

Gatchalian has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as chair of  National Security Council (NSC), to declare POGOs as  national security threat.

He cited information from security and intelligence agencies,  reported  extent of influence of POGOs in the country.

He noted that those behind  operations “managed to increase their influence to different personalities and groups, particularly political personalities, enforcement groups and enforcement agencies, as well as local criminal syndicates.”

“POGOs are run by foreign criminal syndicates, and based on their intelligence, they are now aligning themselves with local criminal syndicates,” senator said.

He warned that  money coming into  Philippines can be used to gain influence or protection from local officials.

“Big sums of money are coming in our country undetected and that can be used for whatever purpose, to build more POGO hubs, but definitely it will also go to political personalities and other personalities in order for them to gain protection for their illegal activities,once they get  foothold to all our decision makers, then it’s very difficult now to fight POGOs or to untangle all of  criminal activities of POGOs because they have deeper influence in our government system,” said Gatchalian.

Once declared  national security threat, Gatchalian said Marcos would have  power to cancel existing licenses and prevent future licenses from being issued.

He also underscored need to hold local agencies to account, particularly  Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), mandated to regulate POGO operations in the country.

Camp  of Guo, meanwhile, is asking  Office of the Ombudsman to lift her six-month preventive suspension over her alleged link to  POGO hub in her municipality.

In her 31-page motion for reconsideration, Guo argued that  conditions for her preventive suspension are not present in  case against her and that contrary to assertions of  Ombudsman and  Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the evidence of her guilt “is not strong.”

The mayor also asserted there was no substantial evidence to prove all elements of  charges against her: grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, gross neglect of duty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

“It is most respectfully submitted that none of  above-mentioned elements of administrative charges are present in  instant case…all of  acts complained of, albeit extremely distorted and exaggerated, are done within  bounds of law and as part of  sworn duty of respondent Guo as  local chief executive of her municipality,”  motion read.

“Evidence against respondent Guo does not rest on substantial evidence considering  allegations in  complaint have no basis either in fact and in law, based on mere surmises, speculations, opinions, and questionable findings without required quantum of evidence,” it added.

Ombudsman ordered on May 31 preventive suspension of Guo, Ocampo and Sigua citing “strong evidence showing their guilt.”

Complaint  was based on findings of  task force created by  DILG to investigate  culpability of local officials in abetting POGO firm Zun Yuan Technology Inc.’s illegal activities in Bamban.

Zun Yuan’s Baofu compound was raided in March for alleged human trafficking and serious illegal detention.

Same compound was raided in 2023 when POGO hub was still called Hongsheng. It was renamed Zun Yuan after the raid.

Based on the task force’s investigation, Guo’s divestment of her shares in Baofu through  deed of assignment “is simulated” as  P2.5 million involved did not appear to be commensurate to  amount of her investment in the company,  approximately eight hectares of land.

DILG also stressed in its complaint that despite  raid and issuance of a cease and desist against Zun Yuan, Guo “did not cancel or revoke their business permits because of her business interest in Baofu.”

Ombudsman also noted Guo’s failure to ensure that Ocampo and Sigua would “faithfully discharge” their duties and functions to make Zun Yuan comply with  cease and desist order.

However, Guo argued that  allegations are “conclusory, mere product of conjectures and speculations, erroneous and are contrary to established facts, laws and jurisprudence.”

“At  onset, it must be emphasized that respondent Guo acted within  scope of her duty by no less than  1987 Constitution, Local Government Code and prevailing jurisprudence,”  motion read.

The mayor also denied having business interest in Zun Yuan, asserting that she had “faithfully complied” with  guidelines for issuing business permits as stipulated in the Local Government Code and the Constitution.

Lawyer  for Guo said it is PAGCOR that has  legal duty to monitor activities of POGOs.

“They are barking up wrong tree,” lawyer Stephen David said referring to Guo’s detractors… “why are you asking the mayor regarding POGO activities, why not  government people who are tasked to monitor that?”

“She created  composite team to do  inspection regularly,” he said “why not ask  people tasked to monitor  POGO 24/7?”

According to David,  liability should be with  agency appointed by government to do  monitoring.

“Interest of  government is to get  share from  winnings as Zuan Yuan was  legal POGO…PAGCOR have  legal duty to monitor 24/7…now, whether they are doing that or not, it is not within our knowledge…supposedly, if they are not doing that, that’s dereliction of duty,” he stressed.

“It’s good that  case is now with  Ombudsman at least there, we expect fair trial,” David added. 

“POGO hub in Bamban is no small development… 10-hectare property, there’s  shopping mall, there’s condominiums and there are 37 buildings in that POGO hub… P6.1 billion was ploughed in… concerning part is, government did not detect anything in terms of money flows,” Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said government agencies including  Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) were unable to trace  source of  estimated P6.1 billion spent for  construction of  expansive Philippine offshore gaming operation (POGO) hub in Bamban, Tarlac.

He said senators asked representatives from  AMLC on the matter during  executive session.

Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, business permit and licensing officer Edwin Ocampo and municipal legal officer Adenn Sigua have been placed under preventive suspension by  Office of the Ombudsman based on  results of  investigation by  Department of the Interior and Local Government linking  POGO hub to illegal activities.

“When we were doing our own investigation, we couldn’t find any trace on how  P6.1 billion landed on our shores…we couldn’t find any trace on who built  facilities, we were very disappointed with  answers of  Anti-Money Laundering Council because they couldn’t trace how  money came in and they couldn’t trace who received money and dispensed  money during construction stage,” said Gatchalian.

Gatchalian has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as chair of  National Security Council (NSC), to declare POGOs as  national security threat.

He cited information from security and intelligence agencies,  reported  extent of influence of POGOs in the country.

He noted that those behind  operations “managed to increase their influence to different personalities and groups, particularly political personalities, enforcement groups and enforcement agencies, as well as local criminal syndicates.”

“POGOs are run by foreign criminal syndicates, and based on their intelligence, they are now aligning themselves with local criminal syndicates,” senator said.

He warned that  money coming into  Philippines can be used to gain influence or protection from local officials.

“Big sums of money are coming in our country undetected and that can be used for whatever purpose, to build more POGO hubs, but definitely it will also go to political personalities and other personalities in order for them to gain protection for their illegal activities,once they get  foothold to all our decision makers, then it’s very difficult now to fight POGOs or to untangle all of  criminal activities of POGOs because they have deeper influence in our government system,” said Gatchalian.

Once declared  national security threat, Gatchalian said Marcos would have  power to cancel existing licenses and prevent future licenses from being issued.

He also underscored need to hold local agencies to account, particularly  Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), mandated to regulate POGO operations in the country.

Camp  of Guo, meanwhile, is asking  Office of the Ombudsman to lift her six-month preventive suspension over her alleged link to  POGO hub in her municipality.

In her 31-page motion for reconsideration, Guo argued that  conditions for her preventive suspension are not present in  case against her and that contrary to assertions of  Ombudsman and  Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the evidence of her guilt “is not strong.”

The mayor also asserted there was no substantial evidence to prove all elements of  charges against her: grave misconduct, serious dishonesty, gross neglect of duty, and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.

“It is most respectfully submitted that none of  above-mentioned elements of administrative charges are present in  instant case…all of  acts complained of, albeit extremely distorted and exaggerated, are done within  bounds of law and as part of  sworn duty of respondent Guo as  local chief executive of her municipality,”  motion read.

“Evidence against respondent Guo does not rest on substantial evidence considering  allegations in  complaint have no basis either in fact and in law, based on mere surmises, speculations, opinions, and questionable findings without required quantum of evidence,” it added.

Ombudsman ordered on May 31 preventive suspension of Guo, Ocampo and Sigua citing “strong evidence showing their guilt.”

Complaint  was based on findings of  task force created by  DILG to investigate  culpability of local officials in abetting POGO firm Zun Yuan Technology Inc.’s illegal activities in Bamban.

Zun Yuan’s Baofu compound was raided in March for alleged human trafficking and serious illegal detention.

Same compound was raided in 2023 when POGO hub was still called Hongsheng. It was renamed Zun Yuan after the raid.

Based on the task force’s investigation, Guo’s divestment of her shares in Baofu through  deed of assignment “is simulated” as  P2.5 million involved did not appear to be commensurate to  amount of her investment in the company,  approximately eight hectares of land.

DILG also stressed in its complaint that despite  raid and issuance of a cease and desist against Zun Yuan, Guo “did not cancel or revoke their business permits because of her business interest in Baofu.”

Ombudsman also noted Guo’s failure to ensure that Ocampo and Sigua would “faithfully discharge” their duties and functions to make Zun Yuan comply with  cease and desist order.

However, Guo argued that  allegations are “conclusory, mere product of conjectures and speculations, erroneous and are contrary to established facts, laws and jurisprudence.”

“At  onset, it must be emphasized that respondent Guo acted within  scope of her duty by no less than  1987 Constitution, Local Government Code and prevailing jurisprudence,”  motion read.

The mayor also denied having business interest in Zun Yuan, asserting that she had “faithfully complied” with  guidelines for issuing business permits as stipulated in the Local Government Code and the Constitution.

Lawyer  for Guo said it is PAGCOR that has  legal duty to monitor activities of POGOs.

“They are barking up wrong tree,” lawyer Stephen David said referring to Guo’s detractors… “why are you asking the mayor regarding POGO activities, why not  government people who are tasked to monitor that?”

“She created  composite team to do  inspection regularly,” he said “why not ask  people tasked to monitor  POGO 24/7?”

According to David,  liability should be with  agency appointed by government to do  monitoring.

“Interest of  government is to get  share from  winnings as Zuan Yuan was  legal POGO…PAGCOR have  legal duty to monitor 24/7…now, whether they are doing that or not, it is not within our knowledge…supposedly, if they are not doing that, that’s dereliction of duty,” he stressed.

“It’s good that  case is now with  Ombudsman at least there, we expect fair trial,” David added. 

7 Hunio 2024, Biyernes

City of Makati, France in June

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supports June 20, National Refugees Day

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June 20, Philippine National Refugees Day  

By Nidz Godino

“We Filipinos are renowned for our hospitality and historically, we have extended this especially to vulnerable individuals in need of safety from war and persecution,” Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said in his speech read for him by DOJ Undersecretary Raul Vasquez  Philippine government has affirmed its commitment to provide support and aid to refugees and stateless persons as it launched  country’s first National Refugee Day that will be celebrated nationwide on June 20.

Move  comes after Presidential Proclamation 265 from 2023 declared June 20 every year as National Refugee Day and requires all government bodies, government-owned and -controlled corporations, state universities, local government units, non-government organizations and  private sector to join  celebration.

First  National Refugee Day will highlight  country’s “solemn commitment to accord humanitarian efforts and provide  protected and conducive environment for refugees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, stateless applications and persons at risk of statelessness,” according to  Department of Justice (DOJ).

 “Through very first commemoration of National Refugee Day,  Philippines sends  strong message of our commitment to our long humanitarian legacy of opening our doors and providing support to people who have crossed international borders to seek protection,” Remulla stressed.

Government  is also eyeing greater economic inclusion and better legal framework for refugees, stateless persons and other vulnerable groups.

Meanwhile, Chief State Counsel Dennis Arvin Chan, head of DOJ’s Refugees and Stateless Persons Protection Unit, noted that there are about 1,000 recognized refugees in the Philippines and about  same number of pending applications.

Chan said these refugees are of diverse nationalities, but mostly from Middle East and African countries, majority of whom are seeking asylum in the Philippines to avoid persecution in their home countries.

As to the refugees who have become Filipino citizens, he noted there are fewer than 10 who have undergone naturalization.

Judge Maria Josefina San Juan-Torres also threw her support behind National Refugee Day, noting that judges are trained to handle naturalization cases more efficiently, crediting  2022 Supreme Court (SC) ruling.

That year,  SC approved  rule that would simplify, reduce legal and procedural hurdles and facilitate  naturalization as Filipino citizens of refugees and stateless persons.

Rule  now allows electronic publication of  petition filed by refugees and stateless persons.

As  signatory to key international conventions,  Philippines vows protection to those fleeing violence and persecution.

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HEADLINES

Habagat to downpour until weekend

By J.Lo

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said southwest monsoon will bring rains over parts of the country until weekend.

Monsoon , or habagat, is affecting  western section of Luzon and  Visayas. It will bring scattered rains over Metro Manila, Central Luzon and  Cordilleras.

Cloudy skies with scattered rains will prevail over Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) and Western Visayas as well as in Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Zamboanga peninsula.

Meanwhile, localized thunderstorms may bring isolated rains over the rest of the country.

Around 30 areas may still experience dangerous heat index levels today, with temperatures ranging between 42 and 45 degrees Celsius.

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Broadway star Lea to get own wax figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore

By Cynthia Montojo

“When my manager said this is happening,  Madame Tussauds is interested in making  wax figure of me, it was  absolute honor and privilege to be asked…  fantastic!” shared Philippines’ pride, Broadway icon Lea Salonga in her sitting session with  Madame Tussauds Singapore team of expert sculptors and artists.

 It’s  time for Lea to get her own wax figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore. 

Grammy-, Olivier- and Tony-awardee is latest Filipino to have her legacy in film, TV and stage cemented, in  literal sense, in one of the most visited countries for Filipinos. 

Filipinos, who are among  frequent visitors of  rich city-state, can look forward to Lea’s own wax figure by third quarter of this year. 

Madame Tussauds Singapore said  wax figure of “The Voice of the Philippines” coach will feature  “striking pose that is powerful, iconic, and uniquely Lea.” 

Announcement  of Lea’s upcoming wax figure in Singapore is in time for her “Stage, Screen, and Everything in Between,” show where she will perform her iconic roles from “Miss Saigon,” “Les Misérables,” “Aladdin” and “Mulan,” along with “Miss Saigon” shows in Singapore.

Madame Tussauds Singapore is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, with launches, activities and promotions throughout the year.

Apart from Lea, Madame Tussauds also did  wax figures of other Filipino pride, boxing champion Manny Pacquio, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray. 

Pia’s wax figure donning hear iconic blue Michael Cinco gown during her coronation as Miss Universe 2015 is on view in Madame Tussauds Singapore until September 1.

TODAY’S GOD’S MESSAGE

Psalm 90:2

² Before the mountains were born
    or you brought forth the whole world,
    from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

Psalm 90:4

⁴ A thousand years in your sight
    are like a day that has just gone by,
    or like a watch in the night.

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Komedya o Komida

Ni Derek Jorge

Mayor, municipal found natin? 

HINDI ko malilimutan ang kawalang maisagot o baradong mga kinatawan ni Chairman Alfredo Quiambao sa tanong ng mga sugo ng tanggapan ng gobernadora ng Bulacan hinggil sa naglipanang mga aso’t pusa sa mga lansangan ng barangay. Ako ma’y hindi rin nakatitiyak kung may umiiral nga bang ordinansa o kahit resolusyon man sa bayan ng Bocaue sa mga stray animal. Pero kasambahay isang bagay ang tiyak, walang “municipal found” ang munisipalidad kaya walang pagdadalhan ang mga mahuhuling galang hayop kung ikakampanya man. Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal, may isang libo kayang bahay sa Binang 1^st dahil kung mayroon halos 80% ang 701 bahay na may palikuran. Yung iba kaya saan dumurumi, sa ilog? Shout out muna kina Binang 1^st Barangay Chairman Alfredo Quiambao, secretary Michelle Santos at treasurer Con-con Adatu,admin Ricardo Sta. Ana, konsehal Aru Cando, Alexander Malvar, Michelle Sotocua, Esperanza Benedicto, Gerry Noel,Pepito Nicandro. Pagbati kay iskup news-on-line-daily managing editor Jorge Lopez sa pagiging ganap nang chaplain makaraan ang seminar workshop “Chaplaincy Clinical Pastor Education Seminar & Training ng Values Formation and Spiritual Transformation Council Philippines, International Inc. International Chaplain Ministerial Order.  Bilang chaplain kasambahay, ipagpapatuloy ni boss Jorge ang pagtuturo bilang life coach sa mga pulis-Bocaue at malamang na magiging official chaplain ng Binang Elementary School at iba pang tanggapan ng lokal na pamahalaan. Mabuhay ka bossing. Iwasan nyo kasambahay bumili ng gamot sa bangketa dahil baka mapeke kayo.   Kung yung umuupa kina Marsing sa teleaksyong Batang Quiapo ay nagbebenta ng paso nang produkto, babala ng BFAD ay huwad talagang gamot ang  nakalapag sa mga bangketa. Medicol Advance, Bioflu, Tuseran Forte, Kremil-S, Alaxan FR and Biogesic ang hinuwad ng mga pasaway na sindikato. MTRCB bakit walang “parental guidance ang paboritong BQ ni Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal. Whole some pa naman ang dating ng tele aksyon ni Coco Martin pero walang SPG sa You Tube. Baka akala ng mga bata, tamang 2 inaasawa sa bahay gaya nina Marites at Lena.  Tiyak na nagpapatuloy ang bentahan ng “organ” at ngayon, buong bat ana ang ipinagbibili at sa media sosyal pa, lantaran na itong para bang sige “maghabulan tayo”, anang mga pasaway na sindikato.  Mabuti nang mabuti kasambahay kung ang bentahan ng sanggol ay para magkaanak, aarugain, mamahaling parang tunay na kanila at hindi ang una ko nang nabanggit na kakataying parang hayop para sa pa rin sa organ nito, patawarin kayo mg ama kong Dios. Naaawa tuloy ako sa maglololang nakatira sa likod ng pangunahing supermarket sa may Sitio Bihunan, inilalambing nil ola kay Kapitan Duco, kahit gatas na Bonna para sa apo nya. Kung nasa pambansang tanggapan pa ako, kayang kaya ko iyan pero wala na e at dito sa pamahalaang local, sasagutin ka lamang ng MSWD na “wala kaming pondo riyan”. Basahin nyo na lang at subaybayan ang istorya sa iskup news-on-line daily. “HINDI nabibili ang magulang”, ang mensahe ni Barangay Binang 1^st Administrator Ricardo Sta. Ana nang katawanin niya si Chairman Alfredo Quambao sa ika-54 na pagtatapos ng Binang Elementary School. Dahil nga hindi nabibili ang magulang at iisa lamang ang nagluwal sa iyo sa daigdig, ang pangaral ni Carding sa kulang sa 70 estudyanteng nagsipagtapos sa grade 6,igalang at mahalin mo silang pinagkakautangan mo ng iyong buhay. Malaki na ang isinulong ng paaralang ito mula nang ako ay magtapos rin ditto noong 1975. Noo’y kanya-kanya pa kami ng dalang silya at sa mismong paaralan ginanap ang pagtatapos. Sa graduation 2024, sa auditorium na ng Dr. Yanga’s Colleges ginanap, ditto rin ako nagtapos ng sekundarya noong 1979 at sa taong ito ay ipinagdiriwang naming ang ika-60 taon mula nang lisanin ng batch ang eskuwelahang ito. Kaya lamang ay nakalulungkot na hindi maasikaso ng kinauukulan ang papeles ng paaralang Binang Elementary School at walang matinong makausap hinggil ditto. Magdaraos ang batch 75 ng reunion at harinawang matalakay ang kapakanan ng paaralan. Sinariwa rin ni Carding na noong panahon niya ay hanggang grade 4 lamang ang klase rito na kapag grade 5 na ay sa Bocaue Central Scool na mag-aaral kaya hindi karamihan ang nakatatapos ng elementarya.   Komida  itong handog ng embahada ng Pransya sa Pilipinas, nagpatikim sila ng pagkaing lutong Pranses sa lansangan ng Makati City. Nagpatikim ang mga Pranses ng putahe, alak, lutong Pinoy tampok sa French Food Market sa mga lansangan ng lungsod Makati  “French street food, crêpes, pastries and other delights with wines, liqueurs, coffees and beverages will be presented by  Goût de France (Good France) Street Market on tree-lined Paseo Avenue along Ayala Triangle on June 1 to 2.” “Goût de France” ay ipinakilala kasambahay noong taong  2015 ng French Ministry of Foreign Affairs kapartner si  chef Alain Ducasse. Nasa  20 French restaurant  at pangunahing otel ang kalahok sa  Goût de France hatid ang “special Goût de France menu” sa buong lingo hanggang  June 9. Komedyante itong ospital sa kabayanan ng Bocaue, Bulacan, hindi  nga ho ito kasambahay naniningil ng deposito agad at palilipasin muna ang 24 oras pero bawal ang promisorry letter. . Pagkuha mo Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal ng kwarto sa ipaaadmit mong pasyente, walang charity ward doon, P1,900 at P2,200 lang ang halaga ng room, palalagdaan sa iyo ang kasulatang bawal ang promisorry letter. Sige lang pirma, pero alam naman ng mga abogado nitong ospital na may “Anti-hospital hostage law” na hindi dahilan ang kakapusan mon ang pananalapi upang hindi ka pauwiin kung galling ka na at ang unang hakbang para magamit mo ang batas ayh PM. PM lang din ho sa akin kung may problema kayo sa discharge ng inyong pasyente. Pagbati sa mga kongresistang nagsisikap pagmalasakitan ang kapakanan naming mga nakatatanda-pagpapanatili sa 20% diskwento sa mga pangunahing pangangailangan. . Pero bakit kaya hanggang 20% lang Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal, dahil ba tinatanggal lang ang tubo sa puhunan at hindi ito kailangang galawin? Sa panukala nitong ilang deputado, ipinasasaklaw sa diskwento kahit mga produktong ipinakikilala pa lamang sa pamamagitan ng “promo”. Ipinaggigiitan ho ng mga hotel na ang mga ratang nasa promo gaya ng P500 ang sampung oras na pamamalagi na hindi saklaw ng 20% discount. Yun ho kasing promo ng kumpanya ay para sa kapakanan nito, paano naman ang batas na nilalabag na, dapat pang idiskwento ang nasa promo. Gusto ko ring tingkiin ang petrolyo, gasoline at krudo ng nagpapakargang senior citizen, dapat ikonsidera rin.   Komedya na naman ang magaganap sa mga lansangan sa pagtataguang pung at girian ng mga “unconsolidated traditional jeepney” at magsisiga-sigaang enforcer.  Tapos na kasi kasambahay ang grace period ng mga uncon at simul ana ng tugisan ng mga kulorum. Tyak magtatago ang mga kulorum hanggang manghinawa ang mga tugis boys. Alam nyo naman ang ugaling ningas-kugon, di pa rin nawawala at alam ng mga kulorum yun, pahinga muna, payagay-tagay muna. Pagkatapos ng sigwada, muling mamamayagpag ang mga kulorum, “happy days are here again”. Dyan nga Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal sa Imus City, Cavite, marami sa mga traditional jeepney ang ni walang ruta sa gilid, byaheng Dasmarinas City bayan-Imus City proper, kinunsinte ng mga awtoridad at pamahalaang lokal. Inutil rin dyan ang bantay-kulorum. Mababawasan kasambahay ang komedya sa munisipyo, city hall at barangay hall dahil mauudlot ang pamumulitika sa pamamahagi ng ayuda ng mga pulitiko. . Hindi na ho kasi kasambahay idaraan sa opisina ng mga ehekutibo lokal ang ayuda ni Social Welfare secretary Rex Gatchalian. Ito ho bang Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program o AKAP. Ang konswelo na lang ni Mayor at barangay chairman ay makapagmasid sa pamimigay, iniiwasan na ho kasi Kiwal, bulati kong kikiwal-kiwal na akalain ninyong mula sa pulitiko iyon kaya muling maiboboto sa nalalapit na naming halalan.  Tinutugis ho ngayon ng mga pulis ang kabaro nilang babae dahil nahuling nakikipagniig sa kapwa pulis at huli rin ng maybahay ang katalik. Hindi kinilala ni Col. Fajardo ang pasaway sa matinding kahihiyan, sino kaya ang life coach niyan?

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FMJ congratulates Modi on election win, hopes for stronger Ph-India ties

By Nidz Godino

“My warmest congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi for securing  fresh mandate from  Indian electorate,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.  congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on winning  historic third term in office and expressed hope  Philippines’ partnership with  South Asian nation would grow stronger. 

 “Last decade has shown India as  sincere friend to Philippines & I look forward to  further strengthening of our bilateral and regional partnership in  years ahead,” FMJ stressed. 

Philippines and India established formal diplomatic ties in 1949. 

In March, Marcos stressed  need for stronger collaboration between Manila and New Delhi amid security concerns in shipping routes such as  Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean. Filipino seafarers comprise  quarter of sea-based workers worldwide.

Marcos also expressed appreciation for India’s support in upholding Philippine sovereignty in  West Philippine Sea during meeting with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Modi is set to be sworn in for third term after  close election forced his Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) into  coalition. 

Despite expecting another landslide win,  BJP lost its majority and formed  15-member coalition with National Democratic Alliance (NDA). 

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Rice tariff cut a stab in the back

By J.Lo

“NEDA has deprived industry stakeholders of their right to genuine consultation and due process,” Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) national manager Raul Montemayor said cutting rice tariffs to 15 percent is  stab in the back of  country’s three million rice farmers and  grain industry.

National Economic and Development Authority Board, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., approved  new Comprehensive Tariff Program for 2024-2028,  includes  reduction of rice tariff for in- and out-quota rates from 35 to 15 percent.

 “Normally, proposed tariff changes undergo hearings conducted by  Tariff Commission…recommendations are then given to NEDA Board… procedure was not followed before  lowering of  rice tariff,” he explained.

Montemayor recalled  during  2023 Senate hearings on ratification of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade treaty, the executive branch assured rice farmers  rice and other sensitive agricultural commodities would not suffer diminution in tariff protection for  duration of  agreement.

“That honorable commitment has been rendered worthless by  NEDA Board, our experience since trading in  rice industry was liberalized under  Rice Tariffication Law and tariffs were lowered also on non-ASEAN rice imports, it has not been salutary…our dependence on imports from  volatile world market has grown from 10 percent of total domestic consumption to around 25 percent…rice retail prices have risen,” he said.

Claims that  15 percent rice tariff will provide  major and lasting relief to consumers are “more  shot in the dark than  probable result,” Montemayor said.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.  met with industry stakeholders as part of Marcos’ directive to reduce  retail price of rice in the country.

“President Marcos wants more affordable rice prices to ease  financial strain on consumers, particularly poor, as well as relieve price pressures that have kept inflation elevated and interest rates high,” Tiu Laurel said.

Marcos has lowered rice tariffs until 2028 to bring down rice prices to P29 per kilo, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said.

Tiu Laurel said  Department of Agriculture (DA) has started  trial selling of rice at P29 per kilo at select Kadiwa centers.

During consultation, rice industry stakeholders vowed to cooperate in lowering rice prices.

Newly  approved tariff rates aim to ensure access and affordability while balancing  interests of consumers and local producers, Balisacan said.

This would benefit poor households, including beneficiaries of  government’s conditional cash transfer program or  Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, he said.

Cutting rice tariffs from 35 to 15 percent will substantially reduce rice prices in  market, Speaker Martin Romualdez said.

“Import levy reduction and direct sale of imported rice by government through its Kadiwa centers should bring down  retail price of rice substantially, especially for consumers,” Romualdez said.

Farmers should not worry about  government assistance they receive through  Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund set up under  Rice Tariffication Law, he noted.

As of May,  fund had accumulated P16 billion from import tariff collections, he added.

“This means government has enough funds to help farmers, while it is trying to bring down rice prices through import tariff cut and direct Kadiwa sales,” he said.

House Deputy Minority Leader Mujiv Hataman also welcomed  tariff cuts.

“We welcome the executive order being prepared to reduce  tariff rates on rice and other commodities, as this also aims to reduce  price of rice in the market… lower prices, the better for everybody,” he said. 

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FMJ mulls creation of PNP legal department

By Nidz Godino

“We’ll create office, legal office within PNP who will be the defense council of any policeman who is charged with whatever complaint, crime,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told Philippine National Police (PNP) to protect police officers from harassment, he is eyeing  creation of  legal department within.

Marcos ordered PNP to study  proposal during  command conference he presided over at Camp Crame in Quezon City.

 “They should have  lawyer to run to just to give them advice and it will be internal, so they won’t have to pay,” he added. Marcos said there were instances when cases were “weaponized” against  police.

Measure  would protect PNP from influential groups harassing police force, he said.

Providing police with legal assistance within  institution will embolden them to do their work, Marcos said.

“They can be charged with anything…some of them charge police officers are powerful figures…they have  lot of capability, a lot of resources, a lot of money…they have  lot of access to prominent lawyers…we need to have  defense as well…yes, we have to protect our people,” he said.

PNP currently has  legal service office, but it is reportedly lacking lawyers who will respond to legal needs of police personnel.

PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo maintained that Marcos’ command conference with  PNP is not  loyalty check.

The President has also presided over command conferences with  military in past weeks.

These took place after former senator Antonio Trillanes IV had alleged that two police generals were plotting to destabilize  government and oust Marcos.

Last month, Marcos called on  PNP and  Armed Forces of the Philippines to remain professional and true to their sworn duties.