Day: November 1, 2024

Cebu: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) 7 (Central Visayas) has intensified its operations against ‘colorum’ or unlicensed motorbancas traveling with passengers without passing safety checks with authorities during the long holiday. Commodore Weniel Azcuna, the PCG-7 director, highlighted the dangers posed by these unlicensed motorbancas to passengers traveling to their home provinces to observe All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days without undergoing pre-travel inspections. According to Philippines News Agency, Azcuna urged the public to avoid patronizing unregistered motorbancas to prevent inconveniences when these vessels are apprehended by the coast guard while at sea. During his visit to Cebu City Pier

Cebu: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) 7 (Central Visayas) has intensified its operations against ‘colorum’ or unlicensed motorbancas traveling with passengers without passing safety checks with authorities during the long holiday. Commodore Weniel Azcuna, the PCG-7 director, highlighted the dangers posed by these unlicensed motorbancas to passengers traveling to their home provinces to observe All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days without undergoing pre-travel inspections. According to Philippines News Agency, Azcuna urged the public to avoid patronizing unregistered motorbancas to prevent inconveniences when these vessels are apprehended by the coast guard while at sea. During his visit to Cebu City Pier

Antique: The Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) is aiming for a repeat of last year’s success with zero major incidents during the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day observance. APPO Information Officer Lt. Col. Willy Diel reported that the provincial police force, led by Director Col. Lea Rose Peña, has been actively monitoring the 52 cemeteries in Antique, with no significant untoward incidents reported. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Col. Diel highlighted that the 1,000 police personnel were deployed early to their designated cemeteries to establish Police Assistance Desks (PADs) and ensure a peaceful and orderly observance. The traffic

Pasay: The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has recognized the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for its outstanding performance in anti-red tape initiatives during the ARTA Report Card Survey (RCS) Awards for the 2023 RCS 2.0 at the Conrad Hotel in Pasay City on Oct. 30. This recognition aligns with Section 20 of Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Law, and Rule 12 of its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). According to Philippines News Agency, DSWD officials from the Central Office and participating Field Offices (FOs), led by Undersecretary for Policy and Plans Group (PPG)

Antique: The Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO) is aiming for a repeat of last year’s success with zero major incidents during the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day observance. APPO Information Officer Lt. Col. Willy Diel reported that the provincial police force, led by Director Col. Lea Rose Peña, has been actively monitoring the 52 cemeteries in Antique, with no significant untoward incidents reported. According to Philippines News Agency, Lt. Col. Diel highlighted that the 1,000 police personnel were deployed early to their designated cemeteries to establish Police Assistance Desks (PADs) and ensure a peaceful and orderly observance. The traffic