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AT LEAST 500 drivers of modern public utility vehicles (MPUVs) might be displaced if the operation of Cebu Bus Rapid Transit’s (CBRT) first package pushes through in July this year.To protect their livelihood, Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, who chairs the Cebu City Traffic Management Coordination Committee, proposed allowing MPUV units to utilize the CBRT’s first package route instead of procuring new buses.Ellen Maghanoy, chairperson of Federation of Cebu Transport Cooperatives (FCTC), welcomed Gealon’s idea, saying it could benefit the drivers and operators, even if temporarily, while waiting for the entire CBRT routes to be completed.Maghanoy said 200 MPUVs serving the route covered by CBRT Package 1 rely on a pool of around 500 drivers. These vehicles operate with a system where two or three drivers take turns driving a single unit.The FCTC leader said in a phone interview Sunday, April 21, 2024, that MPUV units from Lahug Apas Transport Cooperative, Kalunasan Operators and Drivers Transport Cooperative, Banawa Transport Cooperative, and Mabolo Transport Cooperative are the first ones to be affected once the CBRT Package 1 becomes operational.“Sa pagkakaron, gipangkulbaan ang atong mga primary coops kay daghan mag coops affected if ever naa na ang BRT. Kahibaw nata nga ang atong mga modern jeeps puros inutang (Right now, our primary coops are anxious because they will be affected if ever BRT starts operating. We are all aware that our modern jeep units were purchased with loans),” said Maghanoy.CBRT’s first package covers the 2.38-kilometer route from Osmeña Blvd. to Cebu South Bus Terminal.SunStar Cebu sent a text message to BRT project manager Norvin Imbong on Sunday to inquire if there will be buses deployed after CBRT Package 1’s completion. Imbong has not responded as of this writing.Not enoughMaghanoy said even now that drivers can operate on their full routes, their income is not enough. She anticipates a significant decline in income with the BRT’s operation, as passenger traffic could be diverted.This same concern from FCTC was raised by Gealon during the City Council’s regular session last Wednesday, April 17. He pointed out that MPUV drivers gave up over 20 years driving traditional jeepneys to comply with the government’s PUV modernization program, only to potentially be displaced by the BRT project.“Sila nga ni-comply sa modernization, sila sad ang ma-dislodge kay di naman sila patadlason sa route gitadlasan sa una (The ones who complied with modernization might be the ones dislodged because they won’t be allowed on their usual routes),” said Gealon.“Kini sila daghan na kaayo (There are so many of them). They have invested so much, sacrificed their livelihoods, personal and family’s lifetime savings para maka-come up lang og pangbayad (just to be able to afford payments),” he added.Gealon said once the CBRT operates, MPUVs, along with other traditional PUVs, will only be allowed on feeder roads, making it doubtful they can earn enough income. A feeder road refers to roads that are smaller local roads that will connect passengers from interior barangays and streets to the main CBRT line.Each MPUV unit costs around P3 million.ExtensionThe National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) approved a further extension of the target completion date for the CBRT project from 2025 to 2027 last November 2023.Maghanoy hopes local transportation cooperatives will be given the opportunity to operate on the CBRT route during its initial operations while waiting for the project’s full completion in 2027.This, she believes, would allow drivers to maintain their income, and by the time the entire BRT system is implemented, most of their loans might already be paid off.“For the initial implementation, we hope modern jeeps will be given a chance, even if for only six months or one year, with a gradual transition to buses. This way, they can benefit instead of being displaced, especially since they only complied with the modernization program,” said Maghanoy.Imbong, in a text message to SunStar Cebu on Sunday, said 18-meter buses were approved by Neda to traverse the entire route of CBRT.Regarding the possible displacement of MPUV and traditional PUV drivers, Imbong said a new Local Public Transportation Route Plan for Cebu City is being developed.“Old routes will be changed taking into consideration the BRT route,” Imbong said.There have been calls from local officials to stop or suspend the civil works of the remaining packages of CBRT recently; however, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the mass transportation project must continue.The first phase of CBRT is composed of four package. The second package will cover a distance of 10.8 kilometers, from South Road Properties (SRP) in Barangay Mambaling and Escario St., Capitol, and Gorordo Ave. The third package will cover a distance of 18 kilometers, from Cebu IT Park to Barangay Talamban and from the SRP to Talisay City; and the fourth package will cover a distance of four kilometers, featuring a dedicated lane from barangays Bulacao to Mambaling, extension of the alignment from Ayala to Cebu IT Park, a rotunda underneath the Mambaling flyover, and the conversion of a mixed traffic lane along the coastal road at the SRP and F. Vestil St.The CBRT project is expected to cater to 60,000 passengers daily in its first year of operation, and up to 160,000 passengers once fully operational, according to the Department of Transportation. / JJL Gambling Lawsuit Cases in the Philippines Philippines AROUND P20 billion could be lost by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) if the proposal to remove the premium rate of minimum wage earners is fulfilled. This was the disclosure of PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer (P/CEO) Emmanuel Ledesma, saying they have estimated the amount that they would lose if minimum wage earners were no longer required to pay the premium rate. "The premium contribution of 5.78 million minimum wage earners to PhilHealth is a total of P19.6 billion," said Ledesma in a press conference Friday, February 23, 2024. "This means that roughly P20 billion will be lost by PhilHealth," he added. The official, however, said the agency does not mind losing such an amount as it will not be enough to cripple their finances. "At the end of the day, our heads will still be above water so we’ll still manage. Our cash position is good," said Ledesma. For now, the head of the state-run health insurer said they are ready to hold dialogue with lawmakers regarding the proposal. "We really welcome this move. Any move that will help the poor people and the indigents, of course, we are in full support," said Ledesma. Earlier, Marikina Second District Representative Stella Luz Quimbo filed House Resolution No. 1595, which seeks to suspend PhilHealth premium contributions of all minimum wage earners nationwide. The measure aims to provide "immediate financial relief to the country’s economically vulnerable workers." (HDT/SunStar Philippines)

AROUND P20 billion could be lost by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) if the proposal to remove the premium rate of minimum wage earners is fulfilled. This was the disclosure of PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer (P/CEO) Emmanuel Ledesma, saying they have estimated the amount that they would lose if minimum wage earners were no longer required to pay the premium rate. "The premium contribution of 5.78 million minimum wage earners to PhilHealth is a total of P19.6 billion," said Ledesma in a press conference Friday, February 23, 2024. "This means that roughly P20 billion will be lost by PhilHealth," he added. The official, however, said the agency does not mind losing such an amount as it will not be enough to cripple their finances. "At the end of the day, our heads will still be above water so we’ll still manage. Our cash position is good," said Ledesma. For now, the head of the state-run health insurer said they are ready to hold dialogue with lawmakers regarding the proposal. "We really welcome this move. Any move that will help the poor people and the indigents, of course, we are in full support," said Ledesma. Earlier, Marikina Second District Representative Stella Luz Quimbo filed House Resolution No. 1595, which seeks to suspend PhilHealth premium contributions of all minimum wage earners nationwide. The measure aims to provide "immediate financial relief to the country’s economically vulnerable workers." (HDT/SunStar Philippines) How can young people make money in the Philippines? FINANCE Secretary Ralph Recto has welcomed the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Board’s recent approval to award a contract to a winning private sector consortium bidder for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).The NAIA rehabilitation is the largest solicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “This is certainly a welcome development for this long overdue project. NAIA has been operating beyond capacity for nine years, leading to poor service and passenger inconvenience. The NAIA PPP project has been in the works for three decades, spanning six administrations. It has finally turned into a reality under the Marcos Jr. administration,” Recto said.With an estimated project cost of P170.6 billion, the solicited proposal to rehabilitate NAIA aims to address the longstanding challenges of undercapacity, congestion, and underinvestment in the country’s main gateway.A solicited proposal refers to projects identified by the implementing agency from the list of their priority projects, with the selection of the private proponent done through a public bidding process.The Department of Finance’s (DOF) Privatization and Corporate Affairs Group (PCAG) is responsible for evaluating solicited and unsolicited PPP proposals, which undergo a rigorous screening process before they are submitted to the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) and to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Board.The solicited PPP project for NAIA was approved by the Neda Board, chaired by Marcos, on July 19, 2023. The project was evaluated within a record-breaking six weeks –– the fastest approved PPP proposal in Philippine history.The last major expansion of NAIA happened 10 years ago when its Terminal 3 was operationalized in 2014, leading to its current capacity of 35 million passengers per year. This capacity was breached as early as 2015 when NAIA serviced 36.7 million passengers and 47.9 million during peak.Led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the MIAA, the project is expected to increase airport capacity from 35 million passengers annually to 62 million, expand air traffic movements per hour from 40 to 48, improve service by applying internationally benchmarked Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications, and utilize private sector expertise for modernization and capacity expansion.On February 16, 2024, the MIAA board awarded the contract for the project to the SMC-SAC Consortium, which submitted the highest bid amount and is sharing 82.16 percent of future gross revenues with the government –– passenger service charges not included.The Consortium comprises San Miguel Holdings Corp., RMM Asian Logistics Inc., RLW Aviation Development Inc., and Incheon International Airport Corp.It is required to rehabilitate, operate, optimize, and maintain the NAIA airport, which includes improvements to its runways, four terminals, and other facilities.According to the DOTr, the concessionaire will begin operating the airport in three to six months. The public can expect service improvements as early as the first year of operations.The SMC-SAC Consortium shall submit an upfront payment of P30 billion to the government as a premium, as well as an additional P2 billion in annuity payments.The deal requires the consortium to remit a certain percentage of its revenues to the government, which served as the main bid parameter for the auction.The PPP deal is aggressively forecast to generate around P900 billion in revenues for the National Government in the course of its entire concession period, which is 15 years with a provision for extension of another 10 years. This is opposed to the total dividends remitted by MIAA to the government from 2010 to 2023, which was only P22.05 billion.The total capital outlay for NAIA from the MIAA corporate operating budget was P13.56 billion from 2012 to 2022. Only P8.26 billion of this amount was disbursed during the said period.The forecast National Government revenues amounting to P900 billion from the deal include payments from the winning bidder of the following: P30 billion upfront payment, a fixed P2 billion annual payment, and 82.16 percent National Government revenue share, excluding passenger service charges. (PR)

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FINANCE Secretary Ralph Recto has welcomed the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Board’s recent approval to award a contract to a winning private sector consortium bidder for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).The NAIA rehabilitation is the largest solicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “This is certainly a welcome development for this long overdue project. NAIA has been operating beyond capacity for nine years, leading to poor service and passenger inconvenience. The NAIA PPP project has been in the works for three decades, spanning six administrations. It has finally turned into a reality under the Marcos Jr. administration,” Recto said.With an estimated project cost of P170.6 billion, the solicited proposal to rehabilitate NAIA aims to address the longstanding challenges of undercapacity, congestion, and underinvestment in the country’s main gateway.A solicited proposal refers to projects identified by the implementing agency from the list of their priority projects, with the selection of the private proponent done through a public bidding process.The Department of Finance’s (DOF) Privatization and Corporate Affairs Group (PCAG) is responsible for evaluating solicited and unsolicited PPP proposals, which undergo a rigorous screening process before they are submitted to the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) and to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Board.The solicited PPP project for NAIA was approved by the Neda Board, chaired by Marcos, on July 19, 2023. The project was evaluated within a record-breaking six weeks –– the fastest approved PPP proposal in Philippine history.The last major expansion of NAIA happened 10 years ago when its Terminal 3 was operationalized in 2014, leading to its current capacity of 35 million passengers per year. This capacity was breached as early as 2015 when NAIA serviced 36.7 million passengers and 47.9 million during peak.Led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the MIAA, the project is expected to increase airport capacity from 35 million passengers annually to 62 million, expand air traffic movements per hour from 40 to 48, improve service by applying internationally benchmarked Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications, and utilize private sector expertise for modernization and capacity expansion.On February 16, 2024, the MIAA board awarded the contract for the project to the SMC-SAC Consortium, which submitted the highest bid amount and is sharing 82.16 percent of future gross revenues with the government –– passenger service charges not included.The Consortium comprises San Miguel Holdings Corp., RMM Asian Logistics Inc., RLW Aviation Development Inc., and Incheon International Airport Corp.It is required to rehabilitate, operate, optimize, and maintain the NAIA airport, which includes improvements to its runways, four terminals, and other facilities.According to the DOTr, the concessionaire will begin operating the airport in three to six months. The public can expect service improvements as early as the first year of operations.The SMC-SAC Consortium shall submit an upfront payment of P30 billion to the government as a premium, as well as an additional P2 billion in annuity payments.The deal requires the consortium to remit a certain percentage of its revenues to the government, which served as the main bid parameter for the auction.The PPP deal is aggressively forecast to generate around P900 billion in revenues for the National Government in the course of its entire concession period, which is 15 years with a provision for extension of another 10 years. This is opposed to the total dividends remitted by MIAA to the government from 2010 to 2023, which was only P22.05 billion.The total capital outlay for NAIA from the MIAA corporate operating budget was P13.56 billion from 2012 to 2022. Only P8.26 billion of this amount was disbursed during the said period.The forecast National Government revenues amounting to P900 billion from the deal include payments from the winning bidder of the following: P30 billion upfront payment, a fixed P2 billion annual payment, and 82.16 percent National Government revenue share, excluding passenger service charges. (PR) How can young people make money in the Philippines? AT LEAST 500 drivers of modern public utility vehicles (MPUVs) might be displaced if the operation of Cebu Bus Rapid Transit’s (CBRT) first package pushes through in July this year.To protect their livelihood, Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, who chairs the Cebu City Traffic Management Coordination Committee, proposed allowing MPUV units to utilize the CBRT’s first package route instead of procuring new buses.Ellen Maghanoy, chairperson of Federation of Cebu Transport Cooperatives (FCTC), welcomed Gealon’s idea, saying it could benefit the drivers and operators, even if temporarily, while waiting for the entire CBRT routes to be completed.Maghanoy said 200 MPUVs serving the route covered by CBRT Package 1 rely on a pool of around 500 drivers. These vehicles operate with a system where two or three drivers take turns driving a single unit.The FCTC leader said in a phone interview Sunday, April 21, 2024, that MPUV units from Lahug Apas Transport Cooperative, Kalunasan Operators and Drivers Transport Cooperative, Banawa Transport Cooperative, and Mabolo Transport Cooperative are the first ones to be affected once the CBRT Package 1 becomes operational.“Sa pagkakaron, gipangkulbaan ang atong mga primary coops kay daghan mag coops affected if ever naa na ang BRT. Kahibaw nata nga ang atong mga modern jeeps puros inutang (Right now, our primary coops are anxious because they will be affected if ever BRT starts operating. We are all aware that our modern jeep units were purchased with loans),” said Maghanoy.CBRT’s first package covers the 2.38-kilometer route from Osmeña Blvd. to Cebu South Bus Terminal.SunStar Cebu sent a text message to BRT project manager Norvin Imbong on Sunday to inquire if there will be buses deployed after CBRT Package 1’s completion. Imbong has not responded as of this writing.Not enoughMaghanoy said even now that drivers can operate on their full routes, their income is not enough. She anticipates a significant decline in income with the BRT’s operation, as passenger traffic could be diverted.This same concern from FCTC was raised by Gealon during the City Council’s regular session last Wednesday, April 17. He pointed out that MPUV drivers gave up over 20 years driving traditional jeepneys to comply with the government’s PUV modernization program, only to potentially be displaced by the BRT project.“Sila nga ni-comply sa modernization, sila sad ang ma-dislodge kay di naman sila patadlason sa route gitadlasan sa una (The ones who complied with modernization might be the ones dislodged because they won’t be allowed on their usual routes),” said Gealon.“Kini sila daghan na kaayo (There are so many of them). They have invested so much, sacrificed their livelihoods, personal and family’s lifetime savings para maka-come up lang og pangbayad (just to be able to afford payments),” he added.Gealon said once the CBRT operates, MPUVs, along with other traditional PUVs, will only be allowed on feeder roads, making it doubtful they can earn enough income. A feeder road refers to roads that are smaller local roads that will connect passengers from interior barangays and streets to the main CBRT line.Each MPUV unit costs around P3 million.ExtensionThe National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) approved a further extension of the target completion date for the CBRT project from 2025 to 2027 last November 2023.Maghanoy hopes local transportation cooperatives will be given the opportunity to operate on the CBRT route during its initial operations while waiting for the project’s full completion in 2027.This, she believes, would allow drivers to maintain their income, and by the time the entire BRT system is implemented, most of their loans might already be paid off.“For the initial implementation, we hope modern jeeps will be given a chance, even if for only six months or one year, with a gradual transition to buses. This way, they can benefit instead of being displaced, especially since they only complied with the modernization program,” said Maghanoy.Imbong, in a text message to SunStar Cebu on Sunday, said 18-meter buses were approved by Neda to traverse the entire route of CBRT.Regarding the possible displacement of MPUV and traditional PUV drivers, Imbong said a new Local Public Transportation Route Plan for Cebu City is being developed.“Old routes will be changed taking into consideration the BRT route,” Imbong said.There have been calls from local officials to stop or suspend the civil works of the remaining packages of CBRT recently; however, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the mass transportation project must continue.The first phase of CBRT is composed of four package. The second package will cover a distance of 10.8 kilometers, from South Road Properties (SRP) in Barangay Mambaling and Escario St., Capitol, and Gorordo Ave. The third package will cover a distance of 18 kilometers, from Cebu IT Park to Barangay Talamban and from the SRP to Talisay City; and the fourth package will cover a distance of four kilometers, featuring a dedicated lane from barangays Bulacao to Mambaling, extension of the alignment from Ayala to Cebu IT Park, a rotunda underneath the Mambaling flyover, and the conversion of a mixed traffic lane along the coastal road at the SRP and F. Vestil St.The CBRT project is expected to cater to 60,000 passengers daily in its first year of operation, and up to 160,000 passengers once fully operational, according to the Department of Transportation. / JJL

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AT LEAST 500 drivers of modern public utility vehicles (MPUVs) might be displaced if the operation of Cebu Bus Rapid Transit’s (CBRT) first package pushes through in July this year.To protect their livelihood, Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, who chairs the Cebu City Traffic Management Coordination Committee, proposed allowing MPUV units to utilize the CBRT’s first package route instead of procuring new buses.Ellen Maghanoy, chairperson of Federation of Cebu Transport Cooperatives (FCTC), welcomed Gealon’s idea, saying it could benefit the drivers and operators, even if temporarily, while waiting for the entire CBRT routes to be completed.Maghanoy said 200 MPUVs serving the route covered by CBRT Package 1 rely on a pool of around 500 drivers. These vehicles operate with a system where two or three drivers take turns driving a single unit.The FCTC leader said in a phone interview Sunday, April 21, 2024, that MPUV units from Lahug Apas Transport Cooperative, Kalunasan Operators and Drivers Transport Cooperative, Banawa Transport Cooperative, and Mabolo Transport Cooperative are the first ones to be affected once the CBRT Package 1 becomes operational.“Sa pagkakaron, gipangkulbaan ang atong mga primary coops kay daghan mag coops affected if ever naa na ang BRT. Kahibaw nata nga ang atong mga modern jeeps puros inutang (Right now, our primary coops are anxious because they will be affected if ever BRT starts operating. We are all aware that our modern jeep units were purchased with loans),” said Maghanoy.CBRT’s first package covers the 2.38-kilometer route from Osmeña Blvd. to Cebu South Bus Terminal.SunStar Cebu sent a text message to BRT project manager Norvin Imbong on Sunday to inquire if there will be buses deployed after CBRT Package 1’s completion. Imbong has not responded as of this writing.Not enoughMaghanoy said even now that drivers can operate on their full routes, their income is not enough. She anticipates a significant decline in income with the BRT’s operation, as passenger traffic could be diverted.This same concern from FCTC was raised by Gealon during the City Council’s regular session last Wednesday, April 17. He pointed out that MPUV drivers gave up over 20 years driving traditional jeepneys to comply with the government’s PUV modernization program, only to potentially be displaced by the BRT project.“Sila nga ni-comply sa modernization, sila sad ang ma-dislodge kay di naman sila patadlason sa route gitadlasan sa una (The ones who complied with modernization might be the ones dislodged because they won’t be allowed on their usual routes),” said Gealon.“Kini sila daghan na kaayo (There are so many of them). They have invested so much, sacrificed their livelihoods, personal and family’s lifetime savings para maka-come up lang og pangbayad (just to be able to afford payments),” he added.Gealon said once the CBRT operates, MPUVs, along with other traditional PUVs, will only be allowed on feeder roads, making it doubtful they can earn enough income. A feeder road refers to roads that are smaller local roads that will connect passengers from interior barangays and streets to the main CBRT line.Each MPUV unit costs around P3 million.ExtensionThe National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) approved a further extension of the target completion date for the CBRT project from 2025 to 2027 last November 2023.Maghanoy hopes local transportation cooperatives will be given the opportunity to operate on the CBRT route during its initial operations while waiting for the project’s full completion in 2027.This, she believes, would allow drivers to maintain their income, and by the time the entire BRT system is implemented, most of their loans might already be paid off.“For the initial implementation, we hope modern jeeps will be given a chance, even if for only six months or one year, with a gradual transition to buses. This way, they can benefit instead of being displaced, especially since they only complied with the modernization program,” said Maghanoy.Imbong, in a text message to SunStar Cebu on Sunday, said 18-meter buses were approved by Neda to traverse the entire route of CBRT.Regarding the possible displacement of MPUV and traditional PUV drivers, Imbong said a new Local Public Transportation Route Plan for Cebu City is being developed.“Old routes will be changed taking into consideration the BRT route,” Imbong said.There have been calls from local officials to stop or suspend the civil works of the remaining packages of CBRT recently; however, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the mass transportation project must continue.The first phase of CBRT is composed of four package. The second package will cover a distance of 10.8 kilometers, from South Road Properties (SRP) in Barangay Mambaling and Escario St., Capitol, and Gorordo Ave. The third package will cover a distance of 18 kilometers, from Cebu IT Park to Barangay Talamban and from the SRP to Talisay City; and the fourth package will cover a distance of four kilometers, featuring a dedicated lane from barangays Bulacao to Mambaling, extension of the alignment from Ayala to Cebu IT Park, a rotunda underneath the Mambaling flyover, and the conversion of a mixed traffic lane along the coastal road at the SRP and F. Vestil St.The CBRT project is expected to cater to 60,000 passengers daily in its first year of operation, and up to 160,000 passengers once fully operational, according to the Department of Transportation. / JJL, check the following table to see what categories most online casinos in the Philippines fit in.

AROUND P20 billion could be lost by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) if the proposal to remove the premium rate of minimum wage earners is fulfilled. This was the disclosure of PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer (P/CEO) Emmanuel Ledesma, saying they have estimated the amount that they would lose if minimum wage earners were no longer required to pay the premium rate. "The premium contribution of 5.78 million minimum wage earners to PhilHealth is a total of P19.6 billion," said Ledesma in a press conference Friday, February 23, 2024. "This means that roughly P20 billion will be lost by PhilHealth," he added. The official, however, said the agency does not mind losing such an amount as it will not be enough to cripple their finances. "At the end of the day, our heads will still be above water so we’ll still manage. Our cash position is good," said Ledesma. For now, the head of the state-run health insurer said they are ready to hold dialogue with lawmakers regarding the proposal. "We really welcome this move. Any move that will help the poor people and the indigents, of course, we are in full support," said Ledesma. Earlier, Marikina Second District Representative Stella Luz Quimbo filed House Resolution No. 1595, which seeks to suspend PhilHealth premium contributions of all minimum wage earners nationwide. The measure aims to provide "immediate financial relief to the country’s economically vulnerable workers." (HDT/SunStar Philippines) Gambling Lawsuit Cases in the Philippines . Find the best online casinos that accept GCash as a payment method with our guide. Discover all the best games, offers and sign up for an exciting bonus! here is how to register at an online casino site in the Philippines:

AT LEAST 500 drivers of modern public utility vehicles (MPUVs) might be displaced if the operation of Cebu Bus Rapid Transit’s (CBRT) first package pushes through in July this year.To protect their livelihood, Cebu City Councilor Rey Gealon, who chairs the Cebu City Traffic Management Coordination Committee, proposed allowing MPUV units to utilize the CBRT’s first package route instead of procuring new buses.Ellen Maghanoy, chairperson of Federation of Cebu Transport Cooperatives (FCTC), welcomed Gealon’s idea, saying it could benefit the drivers and operators, even if temporarily, while waiting for the entire CBRT routes to be completed.Maghanoy said 200 MPUVs serving the route covered by CBRT Package 1 rely on a pool of around 500 drivers. These vehicles operate with a system where two or three drivers take turns driving a single unit.The FCTC leader said in a phone interview Sunday, April 21, 2024, that MPUV units from Lahug Apas Transport Cooperative, Kalunasan Operators and Drivers Transport Cooperative, Banawa Transport Cooperative, and Mabolo Transport Cooperative are the first ones to be affected once the CBRT Package 1 becomes operational.“Sa pagkakaron, gipangkulbaan ang atong mga primary coops kay daghan mag coops affected if ever naa na ang BRT. Kahibaw nata nga ang atong mga modern jeeps puros inutang (Right now, our primary coops are anxious because they will be affected if ever BRT starts operating. We are all aware that our modern jeep units were purchased with loans),” said Maghanoy.CBRT’s first package covers the 2.38-kilometer route from Osmeña Blvd. to Cebu South Bus Terminal.SunStar Cebu sent a text message to BRT project manager Norvin Imbong on Sunday to inquire if there will be buses deployed after CBRT Package 1’s completion. Imbong has not responded as of this writing.Not enoughMaghanoy said even now that drivers can operate on their full routes, their income is not enough. She anticipates a significant decline in income with the BRT’s operation, as passenger traffic could be diverted.This same concern from FCTC was raised by Gealon during the City Council’s regular session last Wednesday, April 17. He pointed out that MPUV drivers gave up over 20 years driving traditional jeepneys to comply with the government’s PUV modernization program, only to potentially be displaced by the BRT project.“Sila nga ni-comply sa modernization, sila sad ang ma-dislodge kay di naman sila patadlason sa route gitadlasan sa una (The ones who complied with modernization might be the ones dislodged because they won’t be allowed on their usual routes),” said Gealon.“Kini sila daghan na kaayo (There are so many of them). They have invested so much, sacrificed their livelihoods, personal and family’s lifetime savings para maka-come up lang og pangbayad (just to be able to afford payments),” he added.Gealon said once the CBRT operates, MPUVs, along with other traditional PUVs, will only be allowed on feeder roads, making it doubtful they can earn enough income. A feeder road refers to roads that are smaller local roads that will connect passengers from interior barangays and streets to the main CBRT line.Each MPUV unit costs around P3 million.ExtensionThe National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) approved a further extension of the target completion date for the CBRT project from 2025 to 2027 last November 2023.Maghanoy hopes local transportation cooperatives will be given the opportunity to operate on the CBRT route during its initial operations while waiting for the project’s full completion in 2027.This, she believes, would allow drivers to maintain their income, and by the time the entire BRT system is implemented, most of their loans might already be paid off.“For the initial implementation, we hope modern jeeps will be given a chance, even if for only six months or one year, with a gradual transition to buses. This way, they can benefit instead of being displaced, especially since they only complied with the modernization program,” said Maghanoy.Imbong, in a text message to SunStar Cebu on Sunday, said 18-meter buses were approved by Neda to traverse the entire route of CBRT.Regarding the possible displacement of MPUV and traditional PUV drivers, Imbong said a new Local Public Transportation Route Plan for Cebu City is being developed.“Old routes will be changed taking into consideration the BRT route,” Imbong said.There have been calls from local officials to stop or suspend the civil works of the remaining packages of CBRT recently; however, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the mass transportation project must continue.The first phase of CBRT is composed of four package. The second package will cover a distance of 10.8 kilometers, from South Road Properties (SRP) in Barangay Mambaling and Escario St., Capitol, and Gorordo Ave. The third package will cover a distance of 18 kilometers, from Cebu IT Park to Barangay Talamban and from the SRP to Talisay City; and the fourth package will cover a distance of four kilometers, featuring a dedicated lane from barangays Bulacao to Mambaling, extension of the alignment from Ayala to Cebu IT Park, a rotunda underneath the Mambaling flyover, and the conversion of a mixed traffic lane along the coastal road at the SRP and F. Vestil St.The CBRT project is expected to cater to 60,000 passengers daily in its first year of operation, and up to 160,000 passengers once fully operational, according to the Department of Transportation. / JJL How can young people make money in the Philippines? . 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AROUND P20 billion could be lost by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) if the proposal to remove the premium rate of minimum wage earners is fulfilled. This was the disclosure of PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer (P/CEO) Emmanuel Ledesma, saying they have estimated the amount that they would lose if minimum wage earners were no longer required to pay the premium rate. "The premium contribution of 5.78 million minimum wage earners to PhilHealth is a total of P19.6 billion," said Ledesma in a press conference Friday, February 23, 2024. "This means that roughly P20 billion will be lost by PhilHealth," he added. The official, however, said the agency does not mind losing such an amount as it will not be enough to cripple their finances. "At the end of the day, our heads will still be above water so we’ll still manage. Our cash position is good," said Ledesma. 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(HDT/SunStar Philippines) licensed online casinos FINANCE Secretary Ralph Recto has welcomed the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Board’s recent approval to award a contract to a winning private sector consortium bidder for the rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).The NAIA rehabilitation is the largest solicited Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. “This is certainly a welcome development for this long overdue project. NAIA has been operating beyond capacity for nine years, leading to poor service and passenger inconvenience. The NAIA PPP project has been in the works for three decades, spanning six administrations. It has finally turned into a reality under the Marcos Jr. administration,” Recto said.With an estimated project cost of P170.6 billion, the solicited proposal to rehabilitate NAIA aims to address the longstanding challenges of undercapacity, congestion, and underinvestment in the country’s main gateway.A solicited proposal refers to projects identified by the implementing agency from the list of their priority projects, with the selection of the private proponent done through a public bidding process.The Department of Finance’s (DOF) Privatization and Corporate Affairs Group (PCAG) is responsible for evaluating solicited and unsolicited PPP proposals, which undergo a rigorous screening process before they are submitted to the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) and to the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Board.The solicited PPP project for NAIA was approved by the Neda Board, chaired by Marcos, on July 19, 2023. The project was evaluated within a record-breaking six weeks –– the fastest approved PPP proposal in Philippine history.The last major expansion of NAIA happened 10 years ago when its Terminal 3 was operationalized in 2014, leading to its current capacity of 35 million passengers per year. This capacity was breached as early as 2015 when NAIA serviced 36.7 million passengers and 47.9 million during peak.Led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the MIAA, the project is expected to increase airport capacity from 35 million passengers annually to 62 million, expand air traffic movements per hour from 40 to 48, improve service by applying internationally benchmarked Minimum Performance Standards and Specifications, and utilize private sector expertise for modernization and capacity expansion.On February 16, 2024, the MIAA board awarded the contract for the project to the SMC-SAC Consortium, which submitted the highest bid amount and is sharing 82.16 percent of future gross revenues with the government –– passenger service charges not included.The Consortium comprises San Miguel Holdings Corp., RMM Asian Logistics Inc., RLW Aviation Development Inc., and Incheon International Airport Corp.It is required to rehabilitate, operate, optimize, and maintain the NAIA airport, which includes improvements to its runways, four terminals, and other facilities.According to the DOTr, the concessionaire will begin operating the airport in three to six months. The public can expect service improvements as early as the first year of operations.The SMC-SAC Consortium shall submit an upfront payment of P30 billion to the government as a premium, as well as an additional P2 billion in annuity payments.The deal requires the consortium to remit a certain percentage of its revenues to the government, which served as the main bid parameter for the auction.The PPP deal is aggressively forecast to generate around P900 billion in revenues for the National Government in the course of its entire concession period, which is 15 years with a provision for extension of another 10 years. This is opposed to the total dividends remitted by MIAA to the government from 2010 to 2023, which was only P22.05 billion.The total capital outlay for NAIA from the MIAA corporate operating budget was P13.56 billion from 2012 to 2022. Only P8.26 billion of this amount was disbursed during the said period.The forecast National Government revenues amounting to P900 billion from the deal include payments from the winning bidder of the following: P30 billion upfront payment, a fixed P2 billion annual payment, and 82.16 percent National Government revenue share, excluding passenger service charges. (PR)

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