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THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has asked the proponent of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project to secure its approval first before resuming civil works on Capitol-owned lots. Chairman Victorino Manalo, in a letter addressed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) dated Monday, March 25, 2024, requested Transportation Undersecretary Anneli Lontoc to submit two documents for the NCCA’s assessment and approval. The letter was posted on the official social media page of the Cebu Provincial Government on Wednesday, March 27. In the letter, Manalo asked Lontoc to submit an Archeological Impact Assessment (AIA) and development plans for the project to ensure that the CBRT complies with the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, or Republic Act 10066, and the General Appropriations Act (GAA). The AIA is required by Section 30(d) of RA 10066 and the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Memorandum Circular 005, series of 2014. The project’s development plan includes mitigation activities to protect the sight line with regard to built heritage, as required under Section 37 of the general provisions of the GAA. “In the meantime, we enjoin the DOTr not to conduct any work or changes in the area, especially excavation works, until we approve your AlA and development plans,” Manalo said. The Provincial Government met with NCCA officials recently to formally express concerns over the potential impact of the CBRT on the visual sight lines and buffer zones of the Cebu Capitol building. Meanwhile, CBRT implementers have started complying with the NCCA requirements. CBRT project manager Norvin Imbong, in a text message to SunStar Cebu on Wednesday, said the DOTr has coordinated with the University of San Carlos (USC) to help formulate the AIA. However, they will find out only on Monday, April 1, if USC can assist them, he said. Joint meetingImbong said their team will also have a joint meeting with the NCCA and the Philippine Historical Commission on Tuesday, April 2, at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila to discuss the matter. He said he will know by then if there are other requirements they need to comply with.Rama’s clarificationIn a statement on Wednesday, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preserving heritage sites, while emphasizing the positive impact of the CBRT project.Rama said he had to say this so “neighbors, especially the politicians, will fully understand.”The mayor said he already raised the Capitol’s concern in a meeting with DOTr officials in Manila and the financing agencies, World Bank and French Development Agency. He also clarified that filing the complaint against Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia before the Office of the President had nothing to do with her stance to protect the Capitol building and its buffer zone. It was because of her “meddling” in suspending CBRT construction on Capitol-owned lots, he said.“We agree that we must protect the Capitol. There is no dispute there. The issue is the governor’s meddling, ordering the suspension of the CBRT. She has no right to do so. This is the reason why we have brought the issue to President (Ferdinand) Marcos (Jr.),” Rama said. Rama said the government is only striving to provide the public with “spacious, comfortable and safe transportation” through the BRT.Last February, the governor issued a cease and desist order (CDO) to the contractor of the first package of the CBRT project and directed it to cease civil works on a bus station with a leaf-like structure in front of the Capitol building along Osmeña Blvd. Rama responded by filing a complaint against Garcia before the Office of the President over her “meddling” in the CBRT project. Rama asked the President to “discipline and suspend Governor Garcia.”DelaysLast Monday, March 25, Imbong said they continued to work on other parts of the CBRT despite the governor’s CDO, which applies only to civil works on Capitol property. However, he said the CDO would probably delay the project anew, adding that the first package may not be operational in July as committed earlier. The CBRT project has been marred by several delays since its targeted implementation in 2016. It was only on Feb. 24, 2023 that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. finally led its groundbreaking ceremony. The DOTr also moved the completion date of the project from 2025 to 2027 due to design changes. A priority project of the Marcos Jr. administration, the CBRT has a budget allocation of P28.78 billion funded through a loan package from the World Bank and French Development Agency with the National Government. Package 1 of the CBRT covers a distance of 2.38 kilometers from the Cebu South Bus Terminal along N. Bacalso Ave. to the front of the Capitol building along Osmeña Blvd. Interviewed on Wednesday at the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT), Governor Garcia urged the CBRT proponent to expedite civil works in front of the bus terminal. Garcia said the project has already inconvenienced southern commuters. “Mayta mahuman na nang pagkubkob sa CBRT (I hope they will finish the excavation for the CBRT). Hinay kaayo ang turnaround sa atong mga buses (The turnaround of our buses has been really slow) and it affects the waiting time of our passengers,” she said. Garcia said they are thinking of transferring the CSBT to the Talisay City side of the Cebu South Coastal Road and converting the facility into an integrated multi-modal bus and ferry terminal that can also accommodate jeepneys and taxis. However, she said the Province is waiting for a private firm to submit an unsolicited proposal to build the facility. / EHP, JJL What is the best NBA betting app? Philippines NOW is the right time to create one agency that will focus on the water sector, considering the current threat of El Niño and other ongoing issues regarding water.Sen. Imee Marcos, during her interview on SunStar Cebu’s news and commentary program Beyond the Headlines on Sunday, March 10, 2024, pointed out that there are more than 40 agencies handling water matters and hundreds of water districts across the country, yet the volume of water flowing through the consumers’ faucets is limited.Agencies that handle water include the Bureau of Soils and Water Management, River Management, Flood Control Management, Local Water Utilities Administration, National Irrigation Administration and the National Wastewater Surveillance System, among others. She said water districts have been pushing for a rate increase, but the water is not flowing.“It’s time to look once again at systemic issues. Ang gulo talaga, eh,” said Marcos. The senator said she has a pending bill that is pushing the National Government to create one agency that will mandate the handling and use of water, or at least mandate the agencies to complement or assist each other.Marcos said previous chief executives had called for the creation of a Department of Water to streamline all agencies that handle water sector. “We really have to get our act together. Magulo (ang) maraming (Having so many agencies is chaotic) agencies, yet no water at all,” she said.Her plans were welcomed by Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) chairman Jose Daluz III, who agreed with the senator.Daluz, in a Viber message on Sunday, said it is high time for the National Government to prioritize and address issues involving water as the matter is no longer a local problem, but a global concern. “Lack of clean water will be (an) important issue that will impact the near future,” he said.In previous report of SunStar Cebu, Ronilo Balbeiran, a professor and an economist, said the El Niño phenomenon would be the country’s “biggest risk for 2024,” as extreme weather conditions could constrain the supply of rain-driven agricultural commodities that could lead to higher food prices and inflation. In February, the country’s El Niño Task Force reported that 41 provinces were affected by the El Niño, with 17 provinces experiencing dry conditions and 10 provinces experiencing dry spells. The other 14 provinces were experiencing drought. The weather bureau Pagasa Visayas reported last January that Cebu and 10 other provinces in the Visayas were feeling the effects of the El Niño. Pagasa Visayas chief Alfredo Quiblat Jr. said 10 of the 11 provinces in the Visayas were experiencing dry conditions. Only Negros Occidental in Western Visayas was under a dry spell. According to the Pagasa website, dry condition refers to two consecutive months of below normal rainfall conditions, or a drop of 21 percent to 60 percent, while dry spell refers to three consecutive months of below normal rainfall conditions, or a drop of 21 percent to 60 percent, or two months of way below normal rainfall, or a drop of more than 60 percent. A drought refers to five consecutive months of way below normal rainfall, or a drop of more than 60 percent. / JJL

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NOW is the right time to create one agency that will focus on the water sector, considering the current threat of El Niño and other ongoing issues regarding water.Sen. Imee Marcos, during her interview on SunStar Cebu’s news and commentary program Beyond the Headlines on Sunday, March 10, 2024, pointed out that there are more than 40 agencies handling water matters and hundreds of water districts across the country, yet the volume of water flowing through the consumers’ faucets is limited.Agencies that handle water include the Bureau of Soils and Water Management, River Management, Flood Control Management, Local Water Utilities Administration, National Irrigation Administration and the National Wastewater Surveillance System, among others. She said water districts have been pushing for a rate increase, but the water is not flowing.“It’s time to look once again at systemic issues. Ang gulo talaga, eh,” said Marcos. The senator said she has a pending bill that is pushing the National Government to create one agency that will mandate the handling and use of water, or at least mandate the agencies to complement or assist each other.Marcos said previous chief executives had called for the creation of a Department of Water to streamline all agencies that handle water sector. “We really have to get our act together. Magulo (ang) maraming (Having so many agencies is chaotic) agencies, yet no water at all,” she said.Her plans were welcomed by Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) chairman Jose Daluz III, who agreed with the senator.Daluz, in a Viber message on Sunday, said it is high time for the National Government to prioritize and address issues involving water as the matter is no longer a local problem, but a global concern. “Lack of clean water will be (an) important issue that will impact the near future,” he said.In previous report of SunStar Cebu, Ronilo Balbeiran, a professor and an economist, said the El Niño phenomenon would be the country’s “biggest risk for 2024,” as extreme weather conditions could constrain the supply of rain-driven agricultural commodities that could lead to higher food prices and inflation. In February, the country’s El Niño Task Force reported that 41 provinces were affected by the El Niño, with 17 provinces experiencing dry conditions and 10 provinces experiencing dry spells. The other 14 provinces were experiencing drought. The weather bureau Pagasa Visayas reported last January that Cebu and 10 other provinces in the Visayas were feeling the effects of the El Niño. Pagasa Visayas chief Alfredo Quiblat Jr. said 10 of the 11 provinces in the Visayas were experiencing dry conditions. Only Negros Occidental in Western Visayas was under a dry spell. According to the Pagasa website, dry condition refers to two consecutive months of below normal rainfall conditions, or a drop of 21 percent to 60 percent, while dry spell refers to three consecutive months of below normal rainfall conditions, or a drop of 21 percent to 60 percent, or two months of way below normal rainfall, or a drop of more than 60 percent. A drought refers to five consecutive months of way below normal rainfall, or a drop of more than 60 percent. / JJL Online Sports Betting in the Philippines Reviews SENATOR Imee Marcos urged his brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to stand firm and put an end to the People’s Initiative (PI), which seeks to amend the 1987 constitution.“Until now, he says that we need to study it [and] consult legal luminaries. The Commission on Elections, on its own, has said that the signatures are still alive -- there’s no deadline, there’s no expiry date, and they can be used and recycled for future effort. Let’s set that aside. It’s illegally and unconstitutionally obtained. Let us not let this happen,” Senator Marcos said in a television interview on Thursday, February 1, 2024.“Perhaps, he can make a very firm and clear stand. Put an end to the PI, and let’s do this properly together, and there will be no controversy,” she added.The House of Representatives and the Senate have disagreeing positions on the PI amid claims of it being used for corruption.Marcos: Admin reviewing other modes to amend ConstitutionSenator Marcos accused her cousin, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, of granting monetary reward to the tune of P20 million per legislative district in exchange of signatures for the PI.Romualdez denied the accusations as he maintained any involvement for the push for PI.Romualdez hits back at Duterte over ‘budol’ statementsSenator Marcos, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms, launched an investigation on the alleged anomalies related to PI as the Senate unanimously approved a manifesto rejecting constitutional amendment through PI.During the hearing, People’s Initiative for Modernization and Reform Action (Pirma) lead convenor Noel Oñate admitted that he sought help from Romualdez in order to boost the signature drive, particularly to get three percent of signatures per congressional district.On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Marcos said his administration is working with allies to identify the best mode to amend the Constitution but he is not certain if PI would remain as one of the options.He also urged the Senate and the House of Representatives to come up with a simpler solution that does not cause so much controversy.Meanwhile, Senator Marcos also called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to echo President Marcos’ stand on issues surrounding the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation on the alleged crimes against humanities in the country under the drug war of the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte."With the ICC, let's have the DOJ and all their employees, undersecretaries, and what have you, echo the President's message that there should be an end to this. This should be clear," she said."I am confused by the stand of the administration. The President says 100 percent 'no.' The DOJ says, 'well, if they come, we'll entertain them' or 'they're just here... as observers.' Ano 'yon? Parang turistang namasyal pero iniinterview ang mga testigo? Nalalabuan ako e. Gusto ko talaga marinig kung ano e (What's that? A tourist interviewing witnesses? I'm confused. I really want to hear what it really is)," she added.Earlier, Senator Marcos said she will continue to stand up for the Dutertes, noting that the former President was the reason for her father’s transfer to the Libingan ng Mga Bayani, which for her was a sign of “true friendship.”Senator Marcos expressed belief that the ICC investigation was one of the factors that prompted former President Duterte to verbally attack his brother.During the prayer rally on Sunday, January 28, former President Duterte tagged President Marcos as “drug addict” and “bangag,” the local term used to describe a person who is high on illegal drugs.In response, President Marcos said his predecessor’s outburst could be due to fentanyl, a regulated pain reliever that the former President admitted to be over-using due to migraine and spinal issues.Former President Duterte dared his successor for them to undergo drug tests in Luneta.He also noted that the medicine was prescribed to him by his doctors."Fentanyl is a medical thing, it eases up the pain. Pero nung naoperahan na ako, okay na ako (But when I had the surgery, I was fine) and that was about eight or seven years ago, shortly before I run for presidency. Nagkaroon ako nang... talagang masakit. Itong fentanyl po, Mr. President, it is prescribed by a doctor. With prescription yan," Duterte said."Ngayon bumwelta ka sa akin ng ganon (fentanyl use), tatanungin kita yung cocaine may prescription ba yan? Saan mo kinukuha yang supply mo?" he added.(Now you’re using that (fentanyl use) argument with me. I'll ask you about the cocaine, does it have a prescription? Where do you get your supply?)Marcos earlier maintained that the ICC has no jurisdiction over the country but according to former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, he obtained information that investigators from the ICC have gathered enough evidence against former President Duterte in relation to his drug war when they visited the country in December.Trillanes said an arrest warrant against the former President may be out “very very soon.”Despite the exchange of attacks between the former and the concurrent presidents of the Republic, President Marcos maintained that his relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte is still vibrant and that their Uniteam remains intact.Senator Marcos said she will also do anything to save the Uniteam.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Vice President Duterte said she respects the opinion of his father and that there is no need for her to agree with him."Taos puso po akong nagpapasalamat kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. para sa kanyang patuloy na tiwala at kompyansa sa akin bilang kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon," she said.(I sincerely thank President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his continued trust and confidence in me as secretary of the Department of Education.)"Mahalaga ang kanyang pagkilala sa papel ng lahat ng bumubuo ng Department of Education sa pagsulong ng 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda ng Marcos administration para sa isang Bagong Pilipinas. Nagpapasalamat in ako kay Apo BBM sa kanyang paggalang sa aking mga paninidigan," she added.(His recognition of the role of all the members of the Department of Education in promoting the 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda of the Marcos administration for a New Philippines is important. I thank Apo BBM for his respect for my beliefs.) (TPM/SunStar Philippines)

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SENATOR Imee Marcos urged his brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to stand firm and put an end to the People’s Initiative (PI), which seeks to amend the 1987 constitution.“Until now, he says that we need to study it [and] consult legal luminaries. The Commission on Elections, on its own, has said that the signatures are still alive -- there’s no deadline, there’s no expiry date, and they can be used and recycled for future effort. Let’s set that aside. It’s illegally and unconstitutionally obtained. Let us not let this happen,” Senator Marcos said in a television interview on Thursday, February 1, 2024.“Perhaps, he can make a very firm and clear stand. Put an end to the PI, and let’s do this properly together, and there will be no controversy,” she added.The House of Representatives and the Senate have disagreeing positions on the PI amid claims of it being used for corruption.Marcos: Admin reviewing other modes to amend ConstitutionSenator Marcos accused her cousin, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, of granting monetary reward to the tune of P20 million per legislative district in exchange of signatures for the PI.Romualdez denied the accusations as he maintained any involvement for the push for PI.Romualdez hits back at Duterte over ‘budol’ statementsSenator Marcos, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms, launched an investigation on the alleged anomalies related to PI as the Senate unanimously approved a manifesto rejecting constitutional amendment through PI.During the hearing, People’s Initiative for Modernization and Reform Action (Pirma) lead convenor Noel Oñate admitted that he sought help from Romualdez in order to boost the signature drive, particularly to get three percent of signatures per congressional district.On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Marcos said his administration is working with allies to identify the best mode to amend the Constitution but he is not certain if PI would remain as one of the options.He also urged the Senate and the House of Representatives to come up with a simpler solution that does not cause so much controversy.Meanwhile, Senator Marcos also called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to echo President Marcos’ stand on issues surrounding the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation on the alleged crimes against humanities in the country under the drug war of the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte."With the ICC, let's have the DOJ and all their employees, undersecretaries, and what have you, echo the President's message that there should be an end to this. This should be clear," she said."I am confused by the stand of the administration. The President says 100 percent 'no.' The DOJ says, 'well, if they come, we'll entertain them' or 'they're just here... as observers.' Ano 'yon? Parang turistang namasyal pero iniinterview ang mga testigo? Nalalabuan ako e. Gusto ko talaga marinig kung ano e (What's that? A tourist interviewing witnesses? I'm confused. I really want to hear what it really is)," she added.Earlier, Senator Marcos said she will continue to stand up for the Dutertes, noting that the former President was the reason for her father’s transfer to the Libingan ng Mga Bayani, which for her was a sign of “true friendship.”Senator Marcos expressed belief that the ICC investigation was one of the factors that prompted former President Duterte to verbally attack his brother.During the prayer rally on Sunday, January 28, former President Duterte tagged President Marcos as “drug addict” and “bangag,” the local term used to describe a person who is high on illegal drugs.In response, President Marcos said his predecessor’s outburst could be due to fentanyl, a regulated pain reliever that the former President admitted to be over-using due to migraine and spinal issues.Former President Duterte dared his successor for them to undergo drug tests in Luneta.He also noted that the medicine was prescribed to him by his doctors."Fentanyl is a medical thing, it eases up the pain. Pero nung naoperahan na ako, okay na ako (But when I had the surgery, I was fine) and that was about eight or seven years ago, shortly before I run for presidency. Nagkaroon ako nang... talagang masakit. Itong fentanyl po, Mr. President, it is prescribed by a doctor. With prescription yan," Duterte said."Ngayon bumwelta ka sa akin ng ganon (fentanyl use), tatanungin kita yung cocaine may prescription ba yan? Saan mo kinukuha yang supply mo?" he added.(Now you’re using that (fentanyl use) argument with me. I'll ask you about the cocaine, does it have a prescription? Where do you get your supply?)Marcos earlier maintained that the ICC has no jurisdiction over the country but according to former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, he obtained information that investigators from the ICC have gathered enough evidence against former President Duterte in relation to his drug war when they visited the country in December.Trillanes said an arrest warrant against the former President may be out “very very soon.”Despite the exchange of attacks between the former and the concurrent presidents of the Republic, President Marcos maintained that his relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte is still vibrant and that their Uniteam remains intact.Senator Marcos said she will also do anything to save the Uniteam.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Vice President Duterte said she respects the opinion of his father and that there is no need for her to agree with him."Taos puso po akong nagpapasalamat kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. para sa kanyang patuloy na tiwala at kompyansa sa akin bilang kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon," she said.(I sincerely thank President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his continued trust and confidence in me as secretary of the Department of Education.)"Mahalaga ang kanyang pagkilala sa papel ng lahat ng bumubuo ng Department of Education sa pagsulong ng 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda ng Marcos administration para sa isang Bagong Pilipinas. Nagpapasalamat in ako kay Apo BBM sa kanyang paggalang sa aking mga paninidigan," she added.(His recognition of the role of all the members of the Department of Education in promoting the 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda of the Marcos administration for a New Philippines is important. I thank Apo BBM for his respect for my beliefs.) (TPM/SunStar Philippines) Online Sports Betting in the Philippines Reviews THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has asked the proponent of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project to secure its approval first before resuming civil works on Capitol-owned lots. Chairman Victorino Manalo, in a letter addressed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) dated Monday, March 25, 2024, requested Transportation Undersecretary Anneli Lontoc to submit two documents for the NCCA’s assessment and approval. The letter was posted on the official social media page of the Cebu Provincial Government on Wednesday, March 27. In the letter, Manalo asked Lontoc to submit an Archeological Impact Assessment (AIA) and development plans for the project to ensure that the CBRT complies with the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, or Republic Act 10066, and the General Appropriations Act (GAA). The AIA is required by Section 30(d) of RA 10066 and the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Memorandum Circular 005, series of 2014. The project’s development plan includes mitigation activities to protect the sight line with regard to built heritage, as required under Section 37 of the general provisions of the GAA. “In the meantime, we enjoin the DOTr not to conduct any work or changes in the area, especially excavation works, until we approve your AlA and development plans,” Manalo said. The Provincial Government met with NCCA officials recently to formally express concerns over the potential impact of the CBRT on the visual sight lines and buffer zones of the Cebu Capitol building. Meanwhile, CBRT implementers have started complying with the NCCA requirements. CBRT project manager Norvin Imbong, in a text message to SunStar Cebu on Wednesday, said the DOTr has coordinated with the University of San Carlos (USC) to help formulate the AIA. However, they will find out only on Monday, April 1, if USC can assist them, he said. Joint meetingImbong said their team will also have a joint meeting with the NCCA and the Philippine Historical Commission on Tuesday, April 2, at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila to discuss the matter. He said he will know by then if there are other requirements they need to comply with.Rama’s clarificationIn a statement on Wednesday, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preserving heritage sites, while emphasizing the positive impact of the CBRT project.Rama said he had to say this so “neighbors, especially the politicians, will fully understand.”The mayor said he already raised the Capitol’s concern in a meeting with DOTr officials in Manila and the financing agencies, World Bank and French Development Agency. He also clarified that filing the complaint against Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia before the Office of the President had nothing to do with her stance to protect the Capitol building and its buffer zone. It was because of her “meddling” in suspending CBRT construction on Capitol-owned lots, he said.“We agree that we must protect the Capitol. There is no dispute there. The issue is the governor’s meddling, ordering the suspension of the CBRT. She has no right to do so. This is the reason why we have brought the issue to President (Ferdinand) Marcos (Jr.),” Rama said. Rama said the government is only striving to provide the public with “spacious, comfortable and safe transportation” through the BRT.Last February, the governor issued a cease and desist order (CDO) to the contractor of the first package of the CBRT project and directed it to cease civil works on a bus station with a leaf-like structure in front of the Capitol building along Osmeña Blvd. Rama responded by filing a complaint against Garcia before the Office of the President over her “meddling” in the CBRT project. Rama asked the President to “discipline and suspend Governor Garcia.”DelaysLast Monday, March 25, Imbong said they continued to work on other parts of the CBRT despite the governor’s CDO, which applies only to civil works on Capitol property. However, he said the CDO would probably delay the project anew, adding that the first package may not be operational in July as committed earlier. The CBRT project has been marred by several delays since its targeted implementation in 2016. It was only on Feb. 24, 2023 that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. finally led its groundbreaking ceremony. The DOTr also moved the completion date of the project from 2025 to 2027 due to design changes. A priority project of the Marcos Jr. administration, the CBRT has a budget allocation of P28.78 billion funded through a loan package from the World Bank and French Development Agency with the National Government. Package 1 of the CBRT covers a distance of 2.38 kilometers from the Cebu South Bus Terminal along N. Bacalso Ave. to the front of the Capitol building along Osmeña Blvd. Interviewed on Wednesday at the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT), Governor Garcia urged the CBRT proponent to expedite civil works in front of the bus terminal. Garcia said the project has already inconvenienced southern commuters. “Mayta mahuman na nang pagkubkob sa CBRT (I hope they will finish the excavation for the CBRT). Hinay kaayo ang turnaround sa atong mga buses (The turnaround of our buses has been really slow) and it affects the waiting time of our passengers,” she said. Garcia said they are thinking of transferring the CSBT to the Talisay City side of the Cebu South Coastal Road and converting the facility into an integrated multi-modal bus and ferry terminal that can also accommodate jeepneys and taxis. However, she said the Province is waiting for a private firm to submit an unsolicited proposal to build the facility. / EHP, JJL

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THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has asked the proponent of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project to secure its approval first before resuming civil works on Capitol-owned lots. Chairman Victorino Manalo, in a letter addressed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) dated Monday, March 25, 2024, requested Transportation Undersecretary Anneli Lontoc to submit two documents for the NCCA’s assessment and approval. The letter was posted on the official social media page of the Cebu Provincial Government on Wednesday, March 27. In the letter, Manalo asked Lontoc to submit an Archeological Impact Assessment (AIA) and development plans for the project to ensure that the CBRT complies with the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, or Republic Act 10066, and the General Appropriations Act (GAA). The AIA is required by Section 30(d) of RA 10066 and the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Memorandum Circular 005, series of 2014. The project’s development plan includes mitigation activities to protect the sight line with regard to built heritage, as required under Section 37 of the general provisions of the GAA. “In the meantime, we enjoin the DOTr not to conduct any work or changes in the area, especially excavation works, until we approve your AlA and development plans,” Manalo said. The Provincial Government met with NCCA officials recently to formally express concerns over the potential impact of the CBRT on the visual sight lines and buffer zones of the Cebu Capitol building. Meanwhile, CBRT implementers have started complying with the NCCA requirements. CBRT project manager Norvin Imbong, in a text message to SunStar Cebu on Wednesday, said the DOTr has coordinated with the University of San Carlos (USC) to help formulate the AIA. However, they will find out only on Monday, April 1, if USC can assist them, he said. Joint meetingImbong said their team will also have a joint meeting with the NCCA and the Philippine Historical Commission on Tuesday, April 2, at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila to discuss the matter. He said he will know by then if there are other requirements they need to comply with.Rama’s clarificationIn a statement on Wednesday, Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preserving heritage sites, while emphasizing the positive impact of the CBRT project.Rama said he had to say this so “neighbors, especially the politicians, will fully understand.”The mayor said he already raised the Capitol’s concern in a meeting with DOTr officials in Manila and the financing agencies, World Bank and French Development Agency. He also clarified that filing the complaint against Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia before the Office of the President had nothing to do with her stance to protect the Capitol building and its buffer zone. It was because of her “meddling” in suspending CBRT construction on Capitol-owned lots, he said.“We agree that we must protect the Capitol. There is no dispute there. The issue is the governor’s meddling, ordering the suspension of the CBRT. 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THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has asked the proponent of the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) project to secure its approval first before resuming civil works on Capitol-owned lots. Chairman Victorino Manalo, in a letter addressed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) dated Monday, March 25, 2024, requested Transportation Undersecretary Anneli Lontoc to submit two documents for the NCCA’s assessment and approval. The letter was posted on the official social media page of the Cebu Provincial Government on Wednesday, March 27. In the letter, Manalo asked Lontoc to submit an Archeological Impact Assessment (AIA) and development plans for the project to ensure that the CBRT complies with the National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009, or Republic Act 10066, and the General Appropriations Act (GAA). The AIA is required by Section 30(d) of RA 10066 and the Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Memorandum Circular 005, series of 2014. The project’s development plan includes mitigation activities to protect the sight line with regard to built heritage, as required under Section 37 of the general provisions of the GAA. “In the meantime, we enjoin the DOTr not to conduct any work or changes in the area, especially excavation works, until we approve your AlA and development plans,” Manalo said. The Provincial Government met with NCCA officials recently to formally express concerns over the potential impact of the CBRT on the visual sight lines and buffer zones of the Cebu Capitol building. Meanwhile, CBRT implementers have started complying with the NCCA requirements. 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Put an end to the PI, and let’s do this properly together, and there will be no controversy,” she added.The House of Representatives and the Senate have disagreeing positions on the PI amid claims of it being used for corruption.Marcos: Admin reviewing other modes to amend ConstitutionSenator Marcos accused her cousin, House Speaker Martin Romualdez, of granting monetary reward to the tune of P20 million per legislative district in exchange of signatures for the PI.Romualdez denied the accusations as he maintained any involvement for the push for PI.Romualdez hits back at Duterte over ‘budol’ statementsSenator Marcos, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms, launched an investigation on the alleged anomalies related to PI as the Senate unanimously approved a manifesto rejecting constitutional amendment through PI.During the hearing, People’s Initiative for Modernization and Reform Action (Pirma) lead convenor Noel Oñate admitted that he sought help from Romualdez in order to boost the signature drive, particularly to get three percent of signatures per congressional district.On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Marcos said his administration is working with allies to identify the best mode to amend the Constitution but he is not certain if PI would remain as one of the options.He also urged the Senate and the House of Representatives to come up with a simpler solution that does not cause so much controversy.Meanwhile, Senator Marcos also called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to echo President Marcos’ stand on issues surrounding the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation on the alleged crimes against humanities in the country under the drug war of the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte."With the ICC, let's have the DOJ and all their employees, undersecretaries, and what have you, echo the President's message that there should be an end to this. This should be clear," she said."I am confused by the stand of the administration. The President says 100 percent 'no.' The DOJ says, 'well, if they come, we'll entertain them' or 'they're just here... as observers.' Ano 'yon? Parang turistang namasyal pero iniinterview ang mga testigo? Nalalabuan ako e. Gusto ko talaga marinig kung ano e (What's that? A tourist interviewing witnesses? I'm confused. I really want to hear what it really is)," she added.Earlier, Senator Marcos said she will continue to stand up for the Dutertes, noting that the former President was the reason for her father’s transfer to the Libingan ng Mga Bayani, which for her was a sign of “true friendship.”Senator Marcos expressed belief that the ICC investigation was one of the factors that prompted former President Duterte to verbally attack his brother.During the prayer rally on Sunday, January 28, former President Duterte tagged President Marcos as “drug addict” and “bangag,” the local term used to describe a person who is high on illegal drugs.In response, President Marcos said his predecessor’s outburst could be due to fentanyl, a regulated pain reliever that the former President admitted to be over-using due to migraine and spinal issues.Former President Duterte dared his successor for them to undergo drug tests in Luneta.He also noted that the medicine was prescribed to him by his doctors."Fentanyl is a medical thing, it eases up the pain. Pero nung naoperahan na ako, okay na ako (But when I had the surgery, I was fine) and that was about eight or seven years ago, shortly before I run for presidency. Nagkaroon ako nang... talagang masakit. Itong fentanyl po, Mr. President, it is prescribed by a doctor. With prescription yan," Duterte said."Ngayon bumwelta ka sa akin ng ganon (fentanyl use), tatanungin kita yung cocaine may prescription ba yan? Saan mo kinukuha yang supply mo?" he added.(Now you’re using that (fentanyl use) argument with me. I'll ask you about the cocaine, does it have a prescription? Where do you get your supply?)Marcos earlier maintained that the ICC has no jurisdiction over the country but according to former senator Antonio Trillanes IV, he obtained information that investigators from the ICC have gathered enough evidence against former President Duterte in relation to his drug war when they visited the country in December.Trillanes said an arrest warrant against the former President may be out “very very soon.”Despite the exchange of attacks between the former and the concurrent presidents of the Republic, President Marcos maintained that his relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte is still vibrant and that their Uniteam remains intact.Senator Marcos said she will also do anything to save the Uniteam.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Vice President Duterte said she respects the opinion of his father and that there is no need for her to agree with him."Taos puso po akong nagpapasalamat kay Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. para sa kanyang patuloy na tiwala at kompyansa sa akin bilang kalihim ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon," she said.(I sincerely thank President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his continued trust and confidence in me as secretary of the Department of Education.)"Mahalaga ang kanyang pagkilala sa papel ng lahat ng bumubuo ng Department of Education sa pagsulong ng 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda ng Marcos administration para sa isang Bagong Pilipinas. Nagpapasalamat in ako kay Apo BBM sa kanyang paggalang sa aking mga paninidigan," she added.(His recognition of the role of all the members of the Department of Education in promoting the 8-point Socioeconomic Agenda of the Marcos administration for a New Philippines is important. I thank Apo BBM for his respect for my beliefs.) (TPM/SunStar Philippines)

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