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BUSINESS chambers in the Visayas have teamed up to express their strong opposition to the legislated and across-the-board wage hike. In a joint position paper signed by the heads of 22 local chambers across three regions — namely, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Western Visayas, PCCI Central Visayas, and PCCI Eastern Visayas, collectively known as One Visayas, the business groups expressed their unified stance against the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2534, also known as the P100 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act of 2023.“We believe that the proposed legislated increase infringes the mandated role of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board to determine minimum wage increases and is excessive, oppressive and confiscatory and it will “do more harm than good” to informal workers -- from farmers to vendors to gig workers -- and micro and small-sized enterprises which make up 95 percent of all enterprises in the country,” the group said. The position paper was signed on Feb. 16, 2024, and was sent to the Senate and the House of Representatives. According to Melanie Ng, area vice president for PCCI Visayas, they’ve submitted to each representative in the Visayas a copy of their position paper and they’ve started talking to them one by one. “This appeal is made with utmost intention towards a balanced approach that considers the needs of both workers and businesses to maintain a healthy and sustainable economy not just in Visayas but of the country,” the business groups said. SB 2534 was approved on third and final reading by the Senate on Feb. 19, with 20 affirmative votes and no negative votes or abstentions.Co-author and co-sponsor Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, in a speech explaining his affirmative vote, underscored the measure’s primary objective, which is to provide Filipino workers with a living wage that not only meets their basic needs but also safeguards them from the grips of poverty.The House of Representatives has yet to pass a counterpart bill on the legislated wage hike. A bill becomes a law in the Philippines when it is approved by both houses of Congress and the President.The Visayas business groups said they are “adopting the recommendations stated in the joint position paper of the major business groups led by the PCCI to adopt a ‘more comprehensive approach’ in addressing economic inequality instead of focusing solely on wage increases.”The Manila-based business groups also wrote to the Senate on Feb. 14 expressing their opposition to the P100 wage hike. “While we recognize the importance of ensuring that workers receive fair compensation for their labor, however, we also put into consideration the challenges that businesses face in the economic environment,” the joint position paper reads. Instead of the across-the-board wage hike, the business groups in the Visayas recommends that the government should prioritize expanding economic activities and attracting investments to complement labor and local productivity. This can be achieved through innovative investment promotion strategies and efforts to enhance the ease of doing business nationwide. “By attracting both foreign and local direct investments, we can generate more job opportunities and stimulate economic growth that is inclusive,” they said. They also suggest that the government must proactively address inflationary pressures, particularly regarding the prices of basic goods and services, high utility costs (especially power and water), fuel prices and the importation of goods. It is also crucial to boost the agricultural value chain and develop new agri-aqua technologies to improve productivity and reduce dependency on imports. Additionally, the government can enact safety nets to protect labor from exploitation and ensure fair wages.The business groups added that an industry-driven wage hike is more realistic.“The government should consider creating a regional industry wage board that will consider the economic situation of each company, large, medium or small, and the wherewithal and resources in line with respective performance. Or support a Collective Bargaining Agreement type of solution per sector,” they said. Earlier, Nagkaisa, a coalition of labor centers, federations and national unions, said the Senate’s move is a “good starting point” in reforming the mechanism governing wage determination in the country. / KOC How do you conduct an online game? Philippines THE Cebu City Anti-Indecency Board (Caib) imposed a five-figure fine on radio station Brigada News FM Cebu and its broadcasters, lawyer Juril Patiño and Dennes Tabar, for their controversial live interview with a minor rape victim from Dumanjug, Cebu, on March 13, 2024.The interview, which went viral, drew criticism for being unethical. Caib also demanded a public apology from the radio station and broadcasters.“The public apology will be aired in their program and posted on their social media page,” said Caib chairman Lucelle Mercado, according to a Cebu City Public Information Office report on March 20.During the broadcast, the anchormen prompted the four-year-old child to recall in detail the sexual abuse she had suffered, with the interview also being aired live on the station’s Facebook page. The Facebook Live video has since been deleted.The broadcasters admitted their wrongdoing and accepted responsibility during a hearing with the Caib members, according to the PIO report.Caib will send a formal letter to the radio station outlining its decision. It said it may recommend the station’s closure to the city mayor if a similar violation occurs in the future. “If magkagrabe (if its violations become severe), we can recommend to the City the closure of the establishment. Nabuhat na ni namo sauna, ilabi na ni’ng mga erring establishments (We’ve done this before, especially with those erring establishments,” Mercado said.She, however, assured due process in regard to all complaints lodged with them.Caib, which serves as the City’s “morality police,” was created under City Ordinance 2346.Meanwhile, Brigada News FM radio station earlier said it is currently conducting its own probe into the incident.Brigada News FM’s area manager, Raul del Prado, in a letter, committed to addressing the complaints seriously. He said administrative sanctions have been imposed on Patiño and Tabar, both of whom have expressed regret for their actions and are willing to accept responsibility.Aside from Caib, the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7) also ordered an investigation into Brigada’s interview with the minor rape victim.PRO 7 maintained that Brigada’s interview with the minor happened in the premises of the child’s residence, not at the Dumanjug police station, and was done without the consent or knowledge of the police. / WBS

THE Cebu City Anti-Indecency Board (Caib) imposed a five-figure fine on radio station Brigada News FM Cebu and its broadcasters, lawyer Juril Patiño and Dennes Tabar, for their controversial live interview with a minor rape victim from Dumanjug, Cebu, on March 13, 2024.The interview, which went viral, drew criticism for being unethical. Caib also demanded a public apology from the radio station and broadcasters.“The public apology will be aired in their program and posted on their social media page,” said Caib chairman Lucelle Mercado, according to a Cebu City Public Information Office report on March 20.During the broadcast, the anchormen prompted the four-year-old child to recall in detail the sexual abuse she had suffered, with the interview also being aired live on the station’s Facebook page. The Facebook Live video has since been deleted.The broadcasters admitted their wrongdoing and accepted responsibility during a hearing with the Caib members, according to the PIO report.Caib will send a formal letter to the radio station outlining its decision. It said it may recommend the station’s closure to the city mayor if a similar violation occurs in the future. “If magkagrabe (if its violations become severe), we can recommend to the City the closure of the establishment. Nabuhat na ni namo sauna, ilabi na ni’ng mga erring establishments (We’ve done this before, especially with those erring establishments,” Mercado said.She, however, assured due process in regard to all complaints lodged with them.Caib, which serves as the City’s “morality police,” was created under City Ordinance 2346.Meanwhile, Brigada News FM radio station earlier said it is currently conducting its own probe into the incident.Brigada News FM’s area manager, Raul del Prado, in a letter, committed to addressing the complaints seriously. He said administrative sanctions have been imposed on Patiño and Tabar, both of whom have expressed regret for their actions and are willing to accept responsibility.Aside from Caib, the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7) also ordered an investigation into Brigada’s interview with the minor rape victim.PRO 7 maintained that Brigada’s interview with the minor happened in the premises of the child’s residence, not at the Dumanjug police station, and was done without the consent or knowledge of the police. / WBS What app can I bet on NBA games? GOVERNOR Gwendolyn Garcia has told the contractor of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) to cease all civil works within Capitol-owned lots due to the alleged lack of a documentary permit.In a now-deleted post on the Provincial Government’s social media arm on Tuesday night, February 27, 2024, Garcia issued Memorandum 16-2024 ordering Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group Ltd. to immediately stop the construction of the bus station in front of the Capitol building along Osmeña Blvd. in Cebu City. SunStar Cebu was able to get a screenshot of the memorandum from the now-deleted post.In the memorandum, Garcia said the Capitol discovered that the project’s proponents lacked the necessary authorization from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) for the construction of the bus stations along Osmeña Blvd.On Tuesday, Jose Eleazar Bersales of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Advisory Board informed the governor about the potential violation of the project against the Philippine Heritage Law.The project “appears to be located” within the buffer zones of the Capitol Building and the Fuente Osmeña Rotunda, both of which could easily qualify as heritage zones, according to the memorandum.Bersales is the Capitol consultant on museums and heritage.Garcia tasked the Philippine National Police to monitor the strict implementation of her memorandum. FindingsShe said the project violates the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, or Republic Act (RA) 10066, as the contractor has not secured the necessary authorization from the NHCP.RA 10066 mandates the protection of structures and edifices older than 50 years, and any construction within designated buffer zones requires the authorization of the NHCP, she said.The Capitol building was declared a National Historical Landmark and has a Grade 1 Level Heritage Structure Classification. Garcia said this entails a stricter implementation of RA 10066. Completed in 1938, the edifice features neoclassical and art deco style, with similarities to the US Capitol building.SunStar Cebu reached out to Norvin Imbong, the CBRT’s project manager, on Wednesday, February 28, for comment, but to no avail.In February 2023, Garcia told CBRT proponents that the project would traverse some lots owned by the Province and sought “just compensation” from the Department of Transportation (DOTr).Each bus station occupies an area of 160 square meters, with drainage systems on both sides of the sidewalk.The bus station along Osmeña Blvd. is part of Package 1 of the project, which stretches from the Cebu South Bus Terminal on N. Bacalso Ave. to the front of the Capitol building.The entire CBRT project will start in Barangay Bulacao and in the South Road Properties in the south and run through Barangay Talamban in the north. It has a total project cost of around P28.78 billion.In a privilege speech during the regular session of the Cebu City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 28, Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia requested the Office of the Building Official to issue a cease-and-desist order against the CBRT contractor.He said it should come up with a better design for the stations that can be submitted and proposed to the appropriate bodies, including but not limited to the NCCA, Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (Chac) and the council.He also urged Chac to collaborate with counterparts in Cebu Province to explore alternative designs, ensuring that these are more complementary and in conformity with existing laws and policies.In his speech, the vice mayor said the infrastructure being introduced within the historical and cultural vista corridor is part of a project intended to benefit constituents in Cebu City.However, he argued that it poses a significant threat to the integrity of the city’s shared identity, heritage and culture as the people of Cebu.“One cannot be allowed to cancel the other, especially if the proposed design did not even pass through both the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission and the Sangguniang Panlungsod,” he said.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the groundbreaking of the CBRT at the Fuente Osmeña Circle on Feb. 27, 2023, where he announced that it was one of the National Government’s flagship infrastructure projects.The Department of Transportation is the lead implementing agency. Both the governor and the vice mayor did not provide an explanation on why they waited one year to voice their objection to the design and placement of the CBRT bus stations. (EHP/AML)

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GOVERNOR Gwendolyn Garcia has told the contractor of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) to cease all civil works within Capitol-owned lots due to the alleged lack of a documentary permit.In a now-deleted post on the Provincial Government’s social media arm on Tuesday night, February 27, 2024, Garcia issued Memorandum 16-2024 ordering Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group Ltd. to immediately stop the construction of the bus station in front of the Capitol building along Osmeña Blvd. in Cebu City. SunStar Cebu was able to get a screenshot of the memorandum from the now-deleted post.In the memorandum, Garcia said the Capitol discovered that the project’s proponents lacked the necessary authorization from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) for the construction of the bus stations along Osmeña Blvd.On Tuesday, Jose Eleazar Bersales of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Advisory Board informed the governor about the potential violation of the project against the Philippine Heritage Law.The project “appears to be located” within the buffer zones of the Capitol Building and the Fuente Osmeña Rotunda, both of which could easily qualify as heritage zones, according to the memorandum.Bersales is the Capitol consultant on museums and heritage.Garcia tasked the Philippine National Police to monitor the strict implementation of her memorandum. FindingsShe said the project violates the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, or Republic Act (RA) 10066, as the contractor has not secured the necessary authorization from the NHCP.RA 10066 mandates the protection of structures and edifices older than 50 years, and any construction within designated buffer zones requires the authorization of the NHCP, she said.The Capitol building was declared a National Historical Landmark and has a Grade 1 Level Heritage Structure Classification. Garcia said this entails a stricter implementation of RA 10066. Completed in 1938, the edifice features neoclassical and art deco style, with similarities to the US Capitol building.SunStar Cebu reached out to Norvin Imbong, the CBRT’s project manager, on Wednesday, February 28, for comment, but to no avail.In February 2023, Garcia told CBRT proponents that the project would traverse some lots owned by the Province and sought “just compensation” from the Department of Transportation (DOTr).Each bus station occupies an area of 160 square meters, with drainage systems on both sides of the sidewalk.The bus station along Osmeña Blvd. is part of Package 1 of the project, which stretches from the Cebu South Bus Terminal on N. Bacalso Ave. to the front of the Capitol building.The entire CBRT project will start in Barangay Bulacao and in the South Road Properties in the south and run through Barangay Talamban in the north. It has a total project cost of around P28.78 billion.In a privilege speech during the regular session of the Cebu City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 28, Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia requested the Office of the Building Official to issue a cease-and-desist order against the CBRT contractor.He said it should come up with a better design for the stations that can be submitted and proposed to the appropriate bodies, including but not limited to the NCCA, Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (Chac) and the council.He also urged Chac to collaborate with counterparts in Cebu Province to explore alternative designs, ensuring that these are more complementary and in conformity with existing laws and policies.In his speech, the vice mayor said the infrastructure being introduced within the historical and cultural vista corridor is part of a project intended to benefit constituents in Cebu City.However, he argued that it poses a significant threat to the integrity of the city’s shared identity, heritage and culture as the people of Cebu.“One cannot be allowed to cancel the other, especially if the proposed design did not even pass through both the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission and the Sangguniang Panlungsod,” he said.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the groundbreaking of the CBRT at the Fuente Osmeña Circle on Feb. 27, 2023, where he announced that it was one of the National Government’s flagship infrastructure projects.The Department of Transportation is the lead implementing agency. Both the governor and the vice mayor did not provide an explanation on why they waited one year to voice their objection to the design and placement of the CBRT bus stations. (EHP/AML) What app can I bet on NBA games? BUSINESS chambers in the Visayas have teamed up to express their strong opposition to the legislated and across-the-board wage hike. In a joint position paper signed by the heads of 22 local chambers across three regions — namely, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Western Visayas, PCCI Central Visayas, and PCCI Eastern Visayas, collectively known as One Visayas, the business groups expressed their unified stance against the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2534, also known as the P100 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act of 2023.“We believe that the proposed legislated increase infringes the mandated role of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board to determine minimum wage increases and is excessive, oppressive and confiscatory and it will “do more harm than good” to informal workers -- from farmers to vendors to gig workers -- and micro and small-sized enterprises which make up 95 percent of all enterprises in the country,” the group said. The position paper was signed on Feb. 16, 2024, and was sent to the Senate and the House of Representatives. According to Melanie Ng, area vice president for PCCI Visayas, they’ve submitted to each representative in the Visayas a copy of their position paper and they’ve started talking to them one by one. “This appeal is made with utmost intention towards a balanced approach that considers the needs of both workers and businesses to maintain a healthy and sustainable economy not just in Visayas but of the country,” the business groups said. SB 2534 was approved on third and final reading by the Senate on Feb. 19, with 20 affirmative votes and no negative votes or abstentions.Co-author and co-sponsor Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, in a speech explaining his affirmative vote, underscored the measure’s primary objective, which is to provide Filipino workers with a living wage that not only meets their basic needs but also safeguards them from the grips of poverty.The House of Representatives has yet to pass a counterpart bill on the legislated wage hike. A bill becomes a law in the Philippines when it is approved by both houses of Congress and the President.The Visayas business groups said they are “adopting the recommendations stated in the joint position paper of the major business groups led by the PCCI to adopt a ‘more comprehensive approach’ in addressing economic inequality instead of focusing solely on wage increases.”The Manila-based business groups also wrote to the Senate on Feb. 14 expressing their opposition to the P100 wage hike. “While we recognize the importance of ensuring that workers receive fair compensation for their labor, however, we also put into consideration the challenges that businesses face in the economic environment,” the joint position paper reads. Instead of the across-the-board wage hike, the business groups in the Visayas recommends that the government should prioritize expanding economic activities and attracting investments to complement labor and local productivity. This can be achieved through innovative investment promotion strategies and efforts to enhance the ease of doing business nationwide. “By attracting both foreign and local direct investments, we can generate more job opportunities and stimulate economic growth that is inclusive,” they said. They also suggest that the government must proactively address inflationary pressures, particularly regarding the prices of basic goods and services, high utility costs (especially power and water), fuel prices and the importation of goods. It is also crucial to boost the agricultural value chain and develop new agri-aqua technologies to improve productivity and reduce dependency on imports. Additionally, the government can enact safety nets to protect labor from exploitation and ensure fair wages.The business groups added that an industry-driven wage hike is more realistic.“The government should consider creating a regional industry wage board that will consider the economic situation of each company, large, medium or small, and the wherewithal and resources in line with respective performance. Or support a Collective Bargaining Agreement type of solution per sector,” they said. Earlier, Nagkaisa, a coalition of labor centers, federations and national unions, said the Senate’s move is a “good starting point” in reforming the mechanism governing wage determination in the country. / KOC

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BUSINESS chambers in the Visayas have teamed up to express their strong opposition to the legislated and across-the-board wage hike. In a joint position paper signed by the heads of 22 local chambers across three regions — namely, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Western Visayas, PCCI Central Visayas, and PCCI Eastern Visayas, collectively known as One Visayas, the business groups expressed their unified stance against the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2534, also known as the P100 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act of 2023.“We believe that the proposed legislated increase infringes the mandated role of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board to determine minimum wage increases and is excessive, oppressive and confiscatory and it will “do more harm than good” to informal workers -- from farmers to vendors to gig workers -- and micro and small-sized enterprises which make up 95 percent of all enterprises in the country,” the group said. The position paper was signed on Feb. 16, 2024, and was sent to the Senate and the House of Representatives. According to Melanie Ng, area vice president for PCCI Visayas, they’ve submitted to each representative in the Visayas a copy of their position paper and they’ve started talking to them one by one. “This appeal is made with utmost intention towards a balanced approach that considers the needs of both workers and businesses to maintain a healthy and sustainable economy not just in Visayas but of the country,” the business groups said. SB 2534 was approved on third and final reading by the Senate on Feb. 19, with 20 affirmative votes and no negative votes or abstentions.Co-author and co-sponsor Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, in a speech explaining his affirmative vote, underscored the measure’s primary objective, which is to provide Filipino workers with a living wage that not only meets their basic needs but also safeguards them from the grips of poverty.The House of Representatives has yet to pass a counterpart bill on the legislated wage hike. A bill becomes a law in the Philippines when it is approved by both houses of Congress and the President.The Visayas business groups said they are “adopting the recommendations stated in the joint position paper of the major business groups led by the PCCI to adopt a ‘more comprehensive approach’ in addressing economic inequality instead of focusing solely on wage increases.”The Manila-based business groups also wrote to the Senate on Feb. 14 expressing their opposition to the P100 wage hike. “While we recognize the importance of ensuring that workers receive fair compensation for their labor, however, we also put into consideration the challenges that businesses face in the economic environment,” the joint position paper reads. Instead of the across-the-board wage hike, the business groups in the Visayas recommends that the government should prioritize expanding economic activities and attracting investments to complement labor and local productivity. This can be achieved through innovative investment promotion strategies and efforts to enhance the ease of doing business nationwide. “By attracting both foreign and local direct investments, we can generate more job opportunities and stimulate economic growth that is inclusive,” they said. They also suggest that the government must proactively address inflationary pressures, particularly regarding the prices of basic goods and services, high utility costs (especially power and water), fuel prices and the importation of goods. It is also crucial to boost the agricultural value chain and develop new agri-aqua technologies to improve productivity and reduce dependency on imports. Additionally, the government can enact safety nets to protect labor from exploitation and ensure fair wages.The business groups added that an industry-driven wage hike is more realistic.“The government should consider creating a regional industry wage board that will consider the economic situation of each company, large, medium or small, and the wherewithal and resources in line with respective performance. Or support a Collective Bargaining Agreement type of solution per sector,” they said. Earlier, Nagkaisa, a coalition of labor centers, federations and national unions, said the Senate’s move is a “good starting point” in reforming the mechanism governing wage determination in the country. / KOC, check the following table to see what categories most online casinos in the Philippines fit in.

THE Cebu City Anti-Indecency Board (Caib) imposed a five-figure fine on radio station Brigada News FM Cebu and its broadcasters, lawyer Juril Patiño and Dennes Tabar, for their controversial live interview with a minor rape victim from Dumanjug, Cebu, on March 13, 2024.The interview, which went viral, drew criticism for being unethical. Caib also demanded a public apology from the radio station and broadcasters.“The public apology will be aired in their program and posted on their social media page,” said Caib chairman Lucelle Mercado, according to a Cebu City Public Information Office report on March 20.During the broadcast, the anchormen prompted the four-year-old child to recall in detail the sexual abuse she had suffered, with the interview also being aired live on the station’s Facebook page. The Facebook Live video has since been deleted.The broadcasters admitted their wrongdoing and accepted responsibility during a hearing with the Caib members, according to the PIO report.Caib will send a formal letter to the radio station outlining its decision. It said it may recommend the station’s closure to the city mayor if a similar violation occurs in the future. “If magkagrabe (if its violations become severe), we can recommend to the City the closure of the establishment. Nabuhat na ni namo sauna, ilabi na ni’ng mga erring establishments (We’ve done this before, especially with those erring establishments,” Mercado said.She, however, assured due process in regard to all complaints lodged with them.Caib, which serves as the City’s “morality police,” was created under City Ordinance 2346.Meanwhile, Brigada News FM radio station earlier said it is currently conducting its own probe into the incident.Brigada News FM’s area manager, Raul del Prado, in a letter, committed to addressing the complaints seriously. He said administrative sanctions have been imposed on Patiño and Tabar, both of whom have expressed regret for their actions and are willing to accept responsibility.Aside from Caib, the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7) also ordered an investigation into Brigada’s interview with the minor rape victim.PRO 7 maintained that Brigada’s interview with the minor happened in the premises of the child’s residence, not at the Dumanjug police station, and was done without the consent or knowledge of the police. / WBS How do you conduct an online game? . Looking for a 🎖️ top-rated online casino in the Philippines? ➡️ This guide will introduce Filipinos to the finest casinos and their best features. Check it out! here is how to register at an online casino site in the Philippines:

BUSINESS chambers in the Visayas have teamed up to express their strong opposition to the legislated and across-the-board wage hike. In a joint position paper signed by the heads of 22 local chambers across three regions — namely, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Western Visayas, PCCI Central Visayas, and PCCI Eastern Visayas, collectively known as One Visayas, the business groups expressed their unified stance against the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2534, also known as the P100 Daily Minimum Wage Increase Act of 2023.“We believe that the proposed legislated increase infringes the mandated role of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board to determine minimum wage increases and is excessive, oppressive and confiscatory and it will “do more harm than good” to informal workers -- from farmers to vendors to gig workers -- and micro and small-sized enterprises which make up 95 percent of all enterprises in the country,” the group said. The position paper was signed on Feb. 16, 2024, and was sent to the Senate and the House of Representatives. According to Melanie Ng, area vice president for PCCI Visayas, they’ve submitted to each representative in the Visayas a copy of their position paper and they’ve started talking to them one by one. “This appeal is made with utmost intention towards a balanced approach that considers the needs of both workers and businesses to maintain a healthy and sustainable economy not just in Visayas but of the country,” the business groups said. SB 2534 was approved on third and final reading by the Senate on Feb. 19, with 20 affirmative votes and no negative votes or abstentions.Co-author and co-sponsor Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, in a speech explaining his affirmative vote, underscored the measure’s primary objective, which is to provide Filipino workers with a living wage that not only meets their basic needs but also safeguards them from the grips of poverty.The House of Representatives has yet to pass a counterpart bill on the legislated wage hike. A bill becomes a law in the Philippines when it is approved by both houses of Congress and the President.The Visayas business groups said they are “adopting the recommendations stated in the joint position paper of the major business groups led by the PCCI to adopt a ‘more comprehensive approach’ in addressing economic inequality instead of focusing solely on wage increases.”The Manila-based business groups also wrote to the Senate on Feb. 14 expressing their opposition to the P100 wage hike. “While we recognize the importance of ensuring that workers receive fair compensation for their labor, however, we also put into consideration the challenges that businesses face in the economic environment,” the joint position paper reads. Instead of the across-the-board wage hike, the business groups in the Visayas recommends that the government should prioritize expanding economic activities and attracting investments to complement labor and local productivity. This can be achieved through innovative investment promotion strategies and efforts to enhance the ease of doing business nationwide. “By attracting both foreign and local direct investments, we can generate more job opportunities and stimulate economic growth that is inclusive,” they said. They also suggest that the government must proactively address inflationary pressures, particularly regarding the prices of basic goods and services, high utility costs (especially power and water), fuel prices and the importation of goods. It is also crucial to boost the agricultural value chain and develop new agri-aqua technologies to improve productivity and reduce dependency on imports. Additionally, the government can enact safety nets to protect labor from exploitation and ensure fair wages.The business groups added that an industry-driven wage hike is more realistic.“The government should consider creating a regional industry wage board that will consider the economic situation of each company, large, medium or small, and the wherewithal and resources in line with respective performance. Or support a Collective Bargaining Agreement type of solution per sector,” they said. Earlier, Nagkaisa, a coalition of labor centers, federations and national unions, said the Senate’s move is a “good starting point” in reforming the mechanism governing wage determination in the country. / KOC What app can I bet on NBA games? . It’s always a good idea to take your time and make sure you’ve found the best online casino in the Philippines on the online gambling market that can give you what you want.

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THE Cebu City Anti-Indecency Board (Caib) imposed a five-figure fine on radio station Brigada News FM Cebu and its broadcasters, lawyer Juril Patiño and Dennes Tabar, for their controversial live interview with a minor rape victim from Dumanjug, Cebu, on March 13, 2024.The interview, which went viral, drew criticism for being unethical. Caib also demanded a public apology from the radio station and broadcasters.“The public apology will be aired in their program and posted on their social media page,” said Caib chairman Lucelle Mercado, according to a Cebu City Public Information Office report on March 20.During the broadcast, the anchormen prompted the four-year-old child to recall in detail the sexual abuse she had suffered, with the interview also being aired live on the station’s Facebook page. The Facebook Live video has since been deleted.The broadcasters admitted their wrongdoing and accepted responsibility during a hearing with the Caib members, according to the PIO report.Caib will send a formal letter to the radio station outlining its decision. It said it may recommend the station’s closure to the city mayor if a similar violation occurs in the future. “If magkagrabe (if its violations become severe), we can recommend to the City the closure of the establishment. Nabuhat na ni namo sauna, ilabi na ni’ng mga erring establishments (We’ve done this before, especially with those erring establishments,” Mercado said.She, however, assured due process in regard to all complaints lodged with them.Caib, which serves as the City’s “morality police,” was created under City Ordinance 2346.Meanwhile, Brigada News FM radio station earlier said it is currently conducting its own probe into the incident.Brigada News FM’s area manager, Raul del Prado, in a letter, committed to addressing the complaints seriously. He said administrative sanctions have been imposed on Patiño and Tabar, both of whom have expressed regret for their actions and are willing to accept responsibility.Aside from Caib, the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7) also ordered an investigation into Brigada’s interview with the minor rape victim.PRO 7 maintained that Brigada’s interview with the minor happened in the premises of the child’s residence, not at the Dumanjug police station, and was done without the consent or knowledge of the police. / WBS licensed online casinos GOVERNOR Gwendolyn Garcia has told the contractor of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) to cease all civil works within Capitol-owned lots due to the alleged lack of a documentary permit.In a now-deleted post on the Provincial Government’s social media arm on Tuesday night, February 27, 2024, Garcia issued Memorandum 16-2024 ordering Hunan Road and Bridge Construction Group Ltd. to immediately stop the construction of the bus station in front of the Capitol building along Osmeña Blvd. in Cebu City. SunStar Cebu was able to get a screenshot of the memorandum from the now-deleted post.In the memorandum, Garcia said the Capitol discovered that the project’s proponents lacked the necessary authorization from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) for the construction of the bus stations along Osmeña Blvd.On Tuesday, Jose Eleazar Bersales of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Advisory Board informed the governor about the potential violation of the project against the Philippine Heritage Law.The project “appears to be located” within the buffer zones of the Capitol Building and the Fuente Osmeña Rotunda, both of which could easily qualify as heritage zones, according to the memorandum.Bersales is the Capitol consultant on museums and heritage.Garcia tasked the Philippine National Police to monitor the strict implementation of her memorandum. FindingsShe said the project violates the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, or Republic Act (RA) 10066, as the contractor has not secured the necessary authorization from the NHCP.RA 10066 mandates the protection of structures and edifices older than 50 years, and any construction within designated buffer zones requires the authorization of the NHCP, she said.The Capitol building was declared a National Historical Landmark and has a Grade 1 Level Heritage Structure Classification. Garcia said this entails a stricter implementation of RA 10066. Completed in 1938, the edifice features neoclassical and art deco style, with similarities to the US Capitol building.SunStar Cebu reached out to Norvin Imbong, the CBRT’s project manager, on Wednesday, February 28, for comment, but to no avail.In February 2023, Garcia told CBRT proponents that the project would traverse some lots owned by the Province and sought “just compensation” from the Department of Transportation (DOTr).Each bus station occupies an area of 160 square meters, with drainage systems on both sides of the sidewalk.The bus station along Osmeña Blvd. is part of Package 1 of the project, which stretches from the Cebu South Bus Terminal on N. Bacalso Ave. to the front of the Capitol building.The entire CBRT project will start in Barangay Bulacao and in the South Road Properties in the south and run through Barangay Talamban in the north. It has a total project cost of around P28.78 billion.In a privilege speech during the regular session of the Cebu City Council on Wednesday, Feb. 28, Vice Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia requested the Office of the Building Official to issue a cease-and-desist order against the CBRT contractor.He said it should come up with a better design for the stations that can be submitted and proposed to the appropriate bodies, including but not limited to the NCCA, Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission (Chac) and the council.He also urged Chac to collaborate with counterparts in Cebu Province to explore alternative designs, ensuring that these are more complementary and in conformity with existing laws and policies.In his speech, the vice mayor said the infrastructure being introduced within the historical and cultural vista corridor is part of a project intended to benefit constituents in Cebu City.However, he argued that it poses a significant threat to the integrity of the city’s shared identity, heritage and culture as the people of Cebu.“One cannot be allowed to cancel the other, especially if the proposed design did not even pass through both the Cultural and Historical Affairs Commission and the Sangguniang Panlungsod,” he said.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the groundbreaking of the CBRT at the Fuente Osmeña Circle on Feb. 27, 2023, where he announced that it was one of the National Government’s flagship infrastructure projects.The Department of Transportation is the lead implementing agency. Both the governor and the vice mayor did not provide an explanation on why they waited one year to voice their objection to the design and placement of the CBRT bus stations. (EHP/AML)

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