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THE executive department of Cebu City Hall has denied allegations that it has not given the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) excavation permits that could have addressed the lack of water in 10 of the city’s upland barangays. However, based on the records of MCWD through its contractors, three applications for excavation permits of pipeline expansion projects remain unapproved by the City since 2023. Based on MCWD records, the applications for excavation permits for the pipeline expansion projects in barangays Binaliw, Cambinocot and Guba are still pending in the City Hall. The application for an excavation permit in Binaliw was submitted on July 3, 2023. The one for Cambinocot was submitted on May 11, and the one for Guba on Nov. 11. The same projects were discussed during one of the executive sessions conducted by the Cebu City Council on April 2, 2024, wherein Cebu City Councilor Nestor Archival brought up the concern as the water district had given him a copy of a letter making a follow-up with the City about its applications for excavation permits. Cebu City Administrator Collin Rosell, in an interview on Friday, April 19, said he was present at the same session, wherein he asked the MCWD representative to give him a copy of the documents MCWD had submitted to the City so the City could approve them right then and there. However, he said upon checking the documents submitted, he noticed that the location indicated in the requirements did not correspond with the one indicated on the application. “For example, the submitted application indicated was in Guba. But upon checking the requirements, the one stated there was Apas. These are the things that we really look into. We really have to check the supporting documents... because we’re talking about excavation here. It’s dangerous. Magpataka ra unya na sila og bangag (They might excavate indiscriminately),” said Rosell. He even said that no excavation permit application and supporting documents reached his table that was up for approval. Rosell said they required the water district to submit their application on April 2, the same day the executive session was conducted; however, no documents were submitted on that day. “Wala man gihapoy naabot sukad niadtong adlawa nga ipasubmit man tanan aron tan-awon aron ipatagad diha-diha dayon,” Rosell said. (Nothing has arrived since that day since everything has to be submitted so that it can be attended to immediately.)“Wala gyud sila’y na submit laktod pagkasulti. Kun naa man silay na submit, asa mana nila gi-submit ug kompleto na ba na?” he added. (They really did not submit anything. If they submitted anything, where did they submit it and is this complete already?)Rosell said should MCWD submit the documents one of these days, he will mark the documents “late” as MCWD was required to submit the application on the same day of the session. Contractors’ wordMCWD information officer Minerva Gerodias on Friday said it’s their contractors that send an application to the City Hall for the excavation permit. Gerodias said they communicate with their contractors and based on their feedback, their applications remain unapproved. Gerodias, however, said the water district has no idea what supporting documents its contractors submitted to the City, explaining that it is the responsibility of the contractors to work on the permits based on their agreement. The pipeline expansion project could have helped provide water to the barangays in the upland areas of the city with water coming from the Lusaran bulk water project. According to a previous report of SunStar Cebu, the pipeline expansion projects could have benefitted 10 mountain barangays. With the absence of pipes that could have provided water to some upland barangays, the water from Lusaran is currently supplying water to Barangays Busay, Lahug, Pit-os and Kamputhaw. ConflictWith the ongoing conflict between MCWD and City Hall, SunStar Cebu asked Rosell whether the City will approve the applications if MCWD will submit the applications, Rosell answered, “The City approves applications as long as the supporting documents are complete.” He added that there is no ongoing conflict between the City and MCWD, only with some of the sitting directors who refused to follow orders from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). “There is no conflict between the City and MCWD. There are some people there, some directors, who were suspended by LWUA, but refused to step down. The point is I do not see any conflict,” said Rosell in Cebuano. Rosell said it’s the technical infrastructure committee that reviews applications for excavation permits. He said some of the requirements in applying for an excavation permit include location, duration of the excavation, safety measures to be implemented, and excavation plan.The LWUA suspended chairman Jose Daluz III, and directors Miguelito Pato and Jodelyn May Seno for six months last March 15, replacing them with an interim board as the LWUA sought to look into issues at the water district, including the alleged failure to comply with procurement laws. The trio has not recognized the authority of the LWUA to suspend them. Gambling Licenses in the Philippines Philippines RECOGNIZING traffic as one of the major problems of the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to follow traffic rules as he sees discipline as a traffic solution.In his vlog, Marcos said that even if the government will implement several measures to combat the heavy traffic, such as providing more roads and other transportation infrastructures, it will remain ineffective if people are still undisciplined on the road.“Pero ang higit na kakulangan nating mga Pilipino sa daan ay ‘disiplina.’ Dapat susunod tayo sa traffic rules. Para tayong mauubusan lagi ng kalye. May bago mang kalye, kung luma pa rin ang ugali ay wala pa rin,” he said.(But what we Filipinos lack most on the road is 'discipline.' We must follow the traffic rules. It's like we'll always run out of road. Building new roads would be worthless if we remain undisciplined.)“Ang pagbibigayan sa daan ay kailangan nating ipaalala sa bawat isa. Sa ating mga sarili. Ang ‘Bagong Pilipino’ ay disiplinado sa kalye; sumusunod sa batas trapiko; nagbibigay sa kapwa; at higit sa lahat, hindi naghahari-harian sa daan,” he added.(We need to remind each other about the importance of giving way. The 'New Filipino' has discipline, complies with traffic laws, gives way to others, and above all, not reigning as if he owns the road.)Marcos also reminded motorists to be courteous and respect one another, adding that a simple wave as a gesture of saying “thank you” would mean a lot.“At kapag nakapagbigayan naman tayo, ‘pag pinagbigyan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka lang. Pinadaan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka. Kumaway ka lang ng kaunti, malaking bagay ‘yan,” he said.(When you are given a way, just say 'thank you'. A wave can already make a difference.)“Pagkaginawa ninyo ‘yun, masasanay tayo sa ganyan at magbibigayan, siguro mas magandang bigayan ‘pagka ganun, ‘pag nagta-thank you man lang ng kaunti,” he added.(If you do that, we'll get used to that, and it’s better to say thank you.)He also reminded government employees and public servants to take the lead and serve as good examples to other motorists.During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government designated a bus lane only along Edsa to cater the commuting public.Aside from buses, only ambulances transporting patients, the President, Vice President, House Speaker, Senate President and the Chief Justice are allowed to pass through the bus lanes.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), however, has been continuously apprehending motorists illegally passing through the bus lane, including ambulances not involved in emergency operations, policemen and other government employees.“Ang pag-aabuso at pagbalewala sa batas trapiko ay hindi pribileheyo na kasama sa sinumpaan naming mga lingkod bayan. Pangungunahan ng pamahalaan at lahat ng mga ahensya nito ang pagiging disiplinado sa ating mga lansangan,” Marcos said.(Abusing and disregarding traffic laws is not among the privileges accorded to us as public servants. The government and all its agencies will lead in showing discipline on the road.)Marcos also mulled to strengthen the development of the provinces near Metro Manila such as Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite and Laguna to provide a long-term solution to the traffic problem in the metropolis.He said providing equal opportunities outside Metro Manila is one of the best solutions to address traffic congestion.“Habang patuloy ang pag-gawa ng ating mga tulay, flyover, skyway, subways, train systems, at iba pang mga imprastraktura para sa transportasyon, patuloy naman ang pagdami ng populasyon natin at ang pagdami ng mga sasakyan,” he said.(As our bridges, flyovers, skyways, subways, train systems, and other transportation infrastructure continue to be built, our population and the number of vehicles continue to increase.)“Congested ang Metro Manila, kung kaya bahagi talaga ng pag-paplano ay mai-develop ang mga kalapit na probinsya at siyudad. ‘Yan ang mga nakikita natin ngayon na developments. Ang Bulacan, Pampanga sa North at Cavite and Laguna sa South. Kaya pati ang mga kalye at tulay na papunta sa mga lugar na ‘yon ay patuloy ring pinapaganda pa. Pati na rin ang airport,” he added.(Metro Manila is congested, so part of the planning is to develop the neighboring provinces and cities. Those are the developments we are seeing now -- Bulacan, Pampanga in the North and Cavite and Laguna in the South. That's why even the streets and bridges in those places continue to be improved, as well as the airport.)Marcos also said that implementing work-from-home or adjusted working hours set-up is also seen as one of the solutions for traffic congestion.In a recent Cabinet meeting, Marcos ordered a comprehensive and holistic approach in solving the traffic problem, not the “piecemeal approach” implemented by the previous administrations. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)

RECOGNIZING traffic as one of the major problems of the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to follow traffic rules as he sees discipline as a traffic solution.In his vlog, Marcos said that even if the government will implement several measures to combat the heavy traffic, such as providing more roads and other transportation infrastructures, it will remain ineffective if people are still undisciplined on the road.“Pero ang higit na kakulangan nating mga Pilipino sa daan ay ‘disiplina.’ Dapat susunod tayo sa traffic rules. Para tayong mauubusan lagi ng kalye. May bago mang kalye, kung luma pa rin ang ugali ay wala pa rin,” he said.(But what we Filipinos lack most on the road is 'discipline.' We must follow the traffic rules. It's like we'll always run out of road. Building new roads would be worthless if we remain undisciplined.)“Ang pagbibigayan sa daan ay kailangan nating ipaalala sa bawat isa. Sa ating mga sarili. Ang ‘Bagong Pilipino’ ay disiplinado sa kalye; sumusunod sa batas trapiko; nagbibigay sa kapwa; at higit sa lahat, hindi naghahari-harian sa daan,” he added.(We need to remind each other about the importance of giving way. The 'New Filipino' has discipline, complies with traffic laws, gives way to others, and above all, not reigning as if he owns the road.)Marcos also reminded motorists to be courteous and respect one another, adding that a simple wave as a gesture of saying “thank you” would mean a lot.“At kapag nakapagbigayan naman tayo, ‘pag pinagbigyan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka lang. Pinadaan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka. Kumaway ka lang ng kaunti, malaking bagay ‘yan,” he said.(When you are given a way, just say 'thank you'. A wave can already make a difference.)“Pagkaginawa ninyo ‘yun, masasanay tayo sa ganyan at magbibigayan, siguro mas magandang bigayan ‘pagka ganun, ‘pag nagta-thank you man lang ng kaunti,” he added.(If you do that, we'll get used to that, and it’s better to say thank you.)He also reminded government employees and public servants to take the lead and serve as good examples to other motorists.During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government designated a bus lane only along Edsa to cater the commuting public.Aside from buses, only ambulances transporting patients, the President, Vice President, House Speaker, Senate President and the Chief Justice are allowed to pass through the bus lanes.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), however, has been continuously apprehending motorists illegally passing through the bus lane, including ambulances not involved in emergency operations, policemen and other government employees.“Ang pag-aabuso at pagbalewala sa batas trapiko ay hindi pribileheyo na kasama sa sinumpaan naming mga lingkod bayan. Pangungunahan ng pamahalaan at lahat ng mga ahensya nito ang pagiging disiplinado sa ating mga lansangan,” Marcos said.(Abusing and disregarding traffic laws is not among the privileges accorded to us as public servants. The government and all its agencies will lead in showing discipline on the road.)Marcos also mulled to strengthen the development of the provinces near Metro Manila such as Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite and Laguna to provide a long-term solution to the traffic problem in the metropolis.He said providing equal opportunities outside Metro Manila is one of the best solutions to address traffic congestion.“Habang patuloy ang pag-gawa ng ating mga tulay, flyover, skyway, subways, train systems, at iba pang mga imprastraktura para sa transportasyon, patuloy naman ang pagdami ng populasyon natin at ang pagdami ng mga sasakyan,” he said.(As our bridges, flyovers, skyways, subways, train systems, and other transportation infrastructure continue to be built, our population and the number of vehicles continue to increase.)“Congested ang Metro Manila, kung kaya bahagi talaga ng pag-paplano ay mai-develop ang mga kalapit na probinsya at siyudad. ‘Yan ang mga nakikita natin ngayon na developments. Ang Bulacan, Pampanga sa North at Cavite and Laguna sa South. Kaya pati ang mga kalye at tulay na papunta sa mga lugar na ‘yon ay patuloy ring pinapaganda pa. Pati na rin ang airport,” he added.(Metro Manila is congested, so part of the planning is to develop the neighboring provinces and cities. Those are the developments we are seeing now -- Bulacan, Pampanga in the North and Cavite and Laguna in the South. That's why even the streets and bridges in those places continue to be improved, as well as the airport.)Marcos also said that implementing work-from-home or adjusted working hours set-up is also seen as one of the solutions for traffic congestion.In a recent Cabinet meeting, Marcos ordered a comprehensive and holistic approach in solving the traffic problem, not the “piecemeal approach” implemented by the previous administrations. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) Who is Peraplay.Net? Everyone over 18 years old PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Saturday, March 16, 2024, that his visit to Germany and the Czech Republic have been very productive as he met with top-ranking government officials and business leaders and discussed with them ways to strengthen the ties of the two countries, especially through trade and investments.Marcos arrived in Manila on Saturday afternoon (local time) after his six-day visit in Germany and the Czech Republic.The President has secured a total of $4 billion worth of investment deals and memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the six-day trip, promoting trade and investments, particularly in the sectors of renewable energy, manufacturing, innovation and startups, IT-BPM, minerals processing, agriculture, space, and aerospace.He said it includes the expansion of Lufthansa Technik, a German company, in the Philippines, which entails the construction of a second hangar in Clark, amounting to $150 million, or P8 billion.Marcos met with all four top-ranking government officials of the Czech Republic. Prague President Petr Pavel and his wife First Lady Eva Pavlová hosted a dinner toast at the Prague Castle for Marcos and his delegation.In his remarks, Marcos highlighted the strong relationship between the Philippines and the Czech Republic.“The Czech Republic has found many, many parallels with the two countries that are built upon— well for the history, is the remarkable connections between the Czech Republic and the Philippines starting of course with, I think everyone is aware of the experience of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal here in Prague as he was mentored by his friend, Ferdinand Blumentritt,” Marcos said.“The relationship between the Czech Republic and the Philippines, I believe from this point on, will not only continue but will grow stronger, and grow more robust, and this will be of course of mutual benefit to both our countries,” the President added as he emphasized the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties of the two countries.Three MOUs were signed between Czech business leaders and the Philippines through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), particularly in the semi-conductor and IT-BPM sectors.The first MOU was signed by Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. president Dr. Danilo Lachica, and Electrical and Electronic Association of the Czech Republic President Jiři Holoubek for the cooperation in extensive initiatives on the bilateral exchange of information, organization of bilateral trade, economic development and exchange missions, skills, and knowledge and innovation.IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. president and CEO Jonathan Jack R. Madrid and Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic Vice President Milena Jaburkova signed the second MOU for the promotion of trade and investment between the Philippines and the Czech Republic in terms of utmost efforts for the promotion of commercial and industrial relations in IT-BPM.It also covered best practices exchange on influencing government policies and playing an active role in policy-making that is beneficial to the industry, talent development, and encouraging responsible AI implementation.Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Consul Enunina Mangio and Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic Vice President Milena Jaburkova signed the third MOU for the promotion of trade and investment between the Philippines and the Czech Republic in terms of utmost efforts for the promotion of commercial and industrial relations in IT-BPM, exchange of trade missions, organizing trade exhibits and fairs, exchange and answer trade and business inquiries, research and education/training.Marcos also invited Czech companies to invest in the processing of the country’s critical minerals to mitigate the risks of global supply chain disruptions as he recognized the country’s expertise in minerals processing.Critical minerals including cobalt copper lithium, nickel, and rare earth play a crucial role in the production of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric cars. Over the past 20 years, annual trade in energy-related critical minerals has increased from $53 billion to $378 billion.Marcos also called for the revival of the Philippine-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations to further enhance the trade relations of the two countries.“We believe that the resumption of these negotiations will be a big step in furthering our trade relations, with the end view to establish a stable, predictable, and enabling business environment that promotes inclusive and sustainable growth and development,” he said.Negotiations for the PH-EU trade and investment agreement were launched on December 22, 2015, followed by the second negotiations, which took place in February 2017.The negotiations, however, have since been put on hold until July 2023 while the EU and the Philippines announced their intention to begin technical discussions to potentially resume negotiations. Marcos said the Department of Agriculture is not conducting explanatory talks with its Czech counterparts as the Philippines eye to exploring trade in meat products with Czech Republic as he expresses interest in the medicines used by the country to ensure the quality of its meat and livestock products.He said representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic are expected to visit the Philippines by next week to formalize the agreement.Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala visited Manila in April 2023 where he sat in a bilateral meeting with President Marcos and expressed the readiness of his government to support the Philippines in the agriculture sector, among others.In terms of contributing to the workforce of Czech, Marcos said the two countries agreed to intensify their collaboration.He said he has ordered the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to strengthen its ties with its counterparts in the Czech to protect the rights and ensure the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).A Joint Communique on Labor Consultations Mechanism between the Philippines and the Czech Republic aimed at establishing a system to discuss areas of mutual interests, including the proper procedure for employing Filipino citizens in the Central European country was signed during Marcos’ visit.The Joint Communique will greatly favor Filipinos already working in the Czech Republic as well as those planning to enter its labor market, Marcos said.“This is my commitment: to provide our society with a principled, accountable, and dependable governance, to attain a better future for all Filipinos,” the President said.“Ipinapangako po sa inyo na sisikapin pa natin na lalong pagandahin at palaguin ang ating ekonomiya dahil ito ay karapatan ng bawat Pilipino. At kayo, aking mga kababayan ay nagsisilbing inspirasyon. Kayo ang inspirasyon namin ng mga taga-gobyerno upang ipagpatuloy ang aming ginagawa, ang aming trabaho,” he added.(I promise you that we will work hard to improve and grow our economy because it is the right of every Filipino. And you, my countrymen, serve as an inspiration. You are the inspiration for us and the government to continue what we are doing.) (TPM)

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PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Saturday, March 16, 2024, that his visit to Germany and the Czech Republic have been very productive as he met with top-ranking government officials and business leaders and discussed with them ways to strengthen the ties of the two countries, especially through trade and investments.Marcos arrived in Manila on Saturday afternoon (local time) after his six-day visit in Germany and the Czech Republic.The President has secured a total of $4 billion worth of investment deals and memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the six-day trip, promoting trade and investments, particularly in the sectors of renewable energy, manufacturing, innovation and startups, IT-BPM, minerals processing, agriculture, space, and aerospace.He said it includes the expansion of Lufthansa Technik, a German company, in the Philippines, which entails the construction of a second hangar in Clark, amounting to $150 million, or P8 billion.Marcos met with all four top-ranking government officials of the Czech Republic. Prague President Petr Pavel and his wife First Lady Eva Pavlová hosted a dinner toast at the Prague Castle for Marcos and his delegation.In his remarks, Marcos highlighted the strong relationship between the Philippines and the Czech Republic.“The Czech Republic has found many, many parallels with the two countries that are built upon— well for the history, is the remarkable connections between the Czech Republic and the Philippines starting of course with, I think everyone is aware of the experience of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal here in Prague as he was mentored by his friend, Ferdinand Blumentritt,” Marcos said.“The relationship between the Czech Republic and the Philippines, I believe from this point on, will not only continue but will grow stronger, and grow more robust, and this will be of course of mutual benefit to both our countries,” the President added as he emphasized the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties of the two countries.Three MOUs were signed between Czech business leaders and the Philippines through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), particularly in the semi-conductor and IT-BPM sectors.The first MOU was signed by Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. president Dr. Danilo Lachica, and Electrical and Electronic Association of the Czech Republic President Jiři Holoubek for the cooperation in extensive initiatives on the bilateral exchange of information, organization of bilateral trade, economic development and exchange missions, skills, and knowledge and innovation.IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. president and CEO Jonathan Jack R. Madrid and Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic Vice President Milena Jaburkova signed the second MOU for the promotion of trade and investment between the Philippines and the Czech Republic in terms of utmost efforts for the promotion of commercial and industrial relations in IT-BPM.It also covered best practices exchange on influencing government policies and playing an active role in policy-making that is beneficial to the industry, talent development, and encouraging responsible AI implementation.Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Consul Enunina Mangio and Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic Vice President Milena Jaburkova signed the third MOU for the promotion of trade and investment between the Philippines and the Czech Republic in terms of utmost efforts for the promotion of commercial and industrial relations in IT-BPM, exchange of trade missions, organizing trade exhibits and fairs, exchange and answer trade and business inquiries, research and education/training.Marcos also invited Czech companies to invest in the processing of the country’s critical minerals to mitigate the risks of global supply chain disruptions as he recognized the country’s expertise in minerals processing.Critical minerals including cobalt copper lithium, nickel, and rare earth play a crucial role in the production of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric cars. Over the past 20 years, annual trade in energy-related critical minerals has increased from $53 billion to $378 billion.Marcos also called for the revival of the Philippine-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations to further enhance the trade relations of the two countries.“We believe that the resumption of these negotiations will be a big step in furthering our trade relations, with the end view to establish a stable, predictable, and enabling business environment that promotes inclusive and sustainable growth and development,” he said.Negotiations for the PH-EU trade and investment agreement were launched on December 22, 2015, followed by the second negotiations, which took place in February 2017.The negotiations, however, have since been put on hold until July 2023 while the EU and the Philippines announced their intention to begin technical discussions to potentially resume negotiations. Marcos said the Department of Agriculture is not conducting explanatory talks with its Czech counterparts as the Philippines eye to exploring trade in meat products with Czech Republic as he expresses interest in the medicines used by the country to ensure the quality of its meat and livestock products.He said representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic are expected to visit the Philippines by next week to formalize the agreement.Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala visited Manila in April 2023 where he sat in a bilateral meeting with President Marcos and expressed the readiness of his government to support the Philippines in the agriculture sector, among others.In terms of contributing to the workforce of Czech, Marcos said the two countries agreed to intensify their collaboration.He said he has ordered the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to strengthen its ties with its counterparts in the Czech to protect the rights and ensure the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).A Joint Communique on Labor Consultations Mechanism between the Philippines and the Czech Republic aimed at establishing a system to discuss areas of mutual interests, including the proper procedure for employing Filipino citizens in the Central European country was signed during Marcos’ visit.The Joint Communique will greatly favor Filipinos already working in the Czech Republic as well as those planning to enter its labor market, Marcos said.“This is my commitment: to provide our society with a principled, accountable, and dependable governance, to attain a better future for all Filipinos,” the President said.“Ipinapangako po sa inyo na sisikapin pa natin na lalong pagandahin at palaguin ang ating ekonomiya dahil ito ay karapatan ng bawat Pilipino. At kayo, aking mga kababayan ay nagsisilbing inspirasyon. Kayo ang inspirasyon namin ng mga taga-gobyerno upang ipagpatuloy ang aming ginagawa, ang aming trabaho,” he added.(I promise you that we will work hard to improve and grow our economy because it is the right of every Filipino. And you, my countrymen, serve as an inspiration. You are the inspiration for us and the government to continue what we are doing.) (TPM) Who is Peraplay.Net? Everyone over 18 years old THE executive department of Cebu City Hall has denied allegations that it has not given the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) excavation permits that could have addressed the lack of water in 10 of the city’s upland barangays. However, based on the records of MCWD through its contractors, three applications for excavation permits of pipeline expansion projects remain unapproved by the City since 2023. Based on MCWD records, the applications for excavation permits for the pipeline expansion projects in barangays Binaliw, Cambinocot and Guba are still pending in the City Hall. The application for an excavation permit in Binaliw was submitted on July 3, 2023. The one for Cambinocot was submitted on May 11, and the one for Guba on Nov. 11. The same projects were discussed during one of the executive sessions conducted by the Cebu City Council on April 2, 2024, wherein Cebu City Councilor Nestor Archival brought up the concern as the water district had given him a copy of a letter making a follow-up with the City about its applications for excavation permits. Cebu City Administrator Collin Rosell, in an interview on Friday, April 19, said he was present at the same session, wherein he asked the MCWD representative to give him a copy of the documents MCWD had submitted to the City so the City could approve them right then and there. However, he said upon checking the documents submitted, he noticed that the location indicated in the requirements did not correspond with the one indicated on the application. “For example, the submitted application indicated was in Guba. But upon checking the requirements, the one stated there was Apas. These are the things that we really look into. We really have to check the supporting documents... because we’re talking about excavation here. It’s dangerous. Magpataka ra unya na sila og bangag (They might excavate indiscriminately),” said Rosell. He even said that no excavation permit application and supporting documents reached his table that was up for approval. Rosell said they required the water district to submit their application on April 2, the same day the executive session was conducted; however, no documents were submitted on that day. “Wala man gihapoy naabot sukad niadtong adlawa nga ipasubmit man tanan aron tan-awon aron ipatagad diha-diha dayon,” Rosell said. (Nothing has arrived since that day since everything has to be submitted so that it can be attended to immediately.)“Wala gyud sila’y na submit laktod pagkasulti. Kun naa man silay na submit, asa mana nila gi-submit ug kompleto na ba na?” he added. (They really did not submit anything. If they submitted anything, where did they submit it and is this complete already?)Rosell said should MCWD submit the documents one of these days, he will mark the documents “late” as MCWD was required to submit the application on the same day of the session. Contractors’ wordMCWD information officer Minerva Gerodias on Friday said it’s their contractors that send an application to the City Hall for the excavation permit. Gerodias said they communicate with their contractors and based on their feedback, their applications remain unapproved. Gerodias, however, said the water district has no idea what supporting documents its contractors submitted to the City, explaining that it is the responsibility of the contractors to work on the permits based on their agreement. The pipeline expansion project could have helped provide water to the barangays in the upland areas of the city with water coming from the Lusaran bulk water project. According to a previous report of SunStar Cebu, the pipeline expansion projects could have benefitted 10 mountain barangays. With the absence of pipes that could have provided water to some upland barangays, the water from Lusaran is currently supplying water to Barangays Busay, Lahug, Pit-os and Kamputhaw. ConflictWith the ongoing conflict between MCWD and City Hall, SunStar Cebu asked Rosell whether the City will approve the applications if MCWD will submit the applications, Rosell answered, “The City approves applications as long as the supporting documents are complete.” He added that there is no ongoing conflict between the City and MCWD, only with some of the sitting directors who refused to follow orders from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). “There is no conflict between the City and MCWD. There are some people there, some directors, who were suspended by LWUA, but refused to step down. The point is I do not see any conflict,” said Rosell in Cebuano. Rosell said it’s the technical infrastructure committee that reviews applications for excavation permits. He said some of the requirements in applying for an excavation permit include location, duration of the excavation, safety measures to be implemented, and excavation plan.The LWUA suspended chairman Jose Daluz III, and directors Miguelito Pato and Jodelyn May Seno for six months last March 15, replacing them with an interim board as the LWUA sought to look into issues at the water district, including the alleged failure to comply with procurement laws. The trio has not recognized the authority of the LWUA to suspend them.

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THE executive department of Cebu City Hall has denied allegations that it has not given the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) excavation permits that could have addressed the lack of water in 10 of the city’s upland barangays. However, based on the records of MCWD through its contractors, three applications for excavation permits of pipeline expansion projects remain unapproved by the City since 2023. Based on MCWD records, the applications for excavation permits for the pipeline expansion projects in barangays Binaliw, Cambinocot and Guba are still pending in the City Hall. The application for an excavation permit in Binaliw was submitted on July 3, 2023. The one for Cambinocot was submitted on May 11, and the one for Guba on Nov. 11. The same projects were discussed during one of the executive sessions conducted by the Cebu City Council on April 2, 2024, wherein Cebu City Councilor Nestor Archival brought up the concern as the water district had given him a copy of a letter making a follow-up with the City about its applications for excavation permits. Cebu City Administrator Collin Rosell, in an interview on Friday, April 19, said he was present at the same session, wherein he asked the MCWD representative to give him a copy of the documents MCWD had submitted to the City so the City could approve them right then and there. However, he said upon checking the documents submitted, he noticed that the location indicated in the requirements did not correspond with the one indicated on the application. “For example, the submitted application indicated was in Guba. But upon checking the requirements, the one stated there was Apas. These are the things that we really look into. We really have to check the supporting documents... because we’re talking about excavation here. It’s dangerous. Magpataka ra unya na sila og bangag (They might excavate indiscriminately),” said Rosell. He even said that no excavation permit application and supporting documents reached his table that was up for approval. Rosell said they required the water district to submit their application on April 2, the same day the executive session was conducted; however, no documents were submitted on that day. “Wala man gihapoy naabot sukad niadtong adlawa nga ipasubmit man tanan aron tan-awon aron ipatagad diha-diha dayon,” Rosell said. (Nothing has arrived since that day since everything has to be submitted so that it can be attended to immediately.)“Wala gyud sila’y na submit laktod pagkasulti. Kun naa man silay na submit, asa mana nila gi-submit ug kompleto na ba na?” he added. (They really did not submit anything. If they submitted anything, where did they submit it and is this complete already?)Rosell said should MCWD submit the documents one of these days, he will mark the documents “late” as MCWD was required to submit the application on the same day of the session. Contractors’ wordMCWD information officer Minerva Gerodias on Friday said it’s their contractors that send an application to the City Hall for the excavation permit. Gerodias said they communicate with their contractors and based on their feedback, their applications remain unapproved. Gerodias, however, said the water district has no idea what supporting documents its contractors submitted to the City, explaining that it is the responsibility of the contractors to work on the permits based on their agreement. The pipeline expansion project could have helped provide water to the barangays in the upland areas of the city with water coming from the Lusaran bulk water project. According to a previous report of SunStar Cebu, the pipeline expansion projects could have benefitted 10 mountain barangays. With the absence of pipes that could have provided water to some upland barangays, the water from Lusaran is currently supplying water to Barangays Busay, Lahug, Pit-os and Kamputhaw. ConflictWith the ongoing conflict between MCWD and City Hall, SunStar Cebu asked Rosell whether the City will approve the applications if MCWD will submit the applications, Rosell answered, “The City approves applications as long as the supporting documents are complete.” He added that there is no ongoing conflict between the City and MCWD, only with some of the sitting directors who refused to follow orders from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). “There is no conflict between the City and MCWD. There are some people there, some directors, who were suspended by LWUA, but refused to step down. The point is I do not see any conflict,” said Rosell in Cebuano. 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RECOGNIZING traffic as one of the major problems of the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to follow traffic rules as he sees discipline as a traffic solution.In his vlog, Marcos said that even if the government will implement several measures to combat the heavy traffic, such as providing more roads and other transportation infrastructures, it will remain ineffective if people are still undisciplined on the road.“Pero ang higit na kakulangan nating mga Pilipino sa daan ay ‘disiplina.’ Dapat susunod tayo sa traffic rules. Para tayong mauubusan lagi ng kalye. May bago mang kalye, kung luma pa rin ang ugali ay wala pa rin,” he said.(But what we Filipinos lack most on the road is 'discipline.' We must follow the traffic rules. It's like we'll always run out of road. Building new roads would be worthless if we remain undisciplined.)“Ang pagbibigayan sa daan ay kailangan nating ipaalala sa bawat isa. Sa ating mga sarili. Ang ‘Bagong Pilipino’ ay disiplinado sa kalye; sumusunod sa batas trapiko; nagbibigay sa kapwa; at higit sa lahat, hindi naghahari-harian sa daan,” he added.(We need to remind each other about the importance of giving way. The 'New Filipino' has discipline, complies with traffic laws, gives way to others, and above all, not reigning as if he owns the road.)Marcos also reminded motorists to be courteous and respect one another, adding that a simple wave as a gesture of saying “thank you” would mean a lot.“At kapag nakapagbigayan naman tayo, ‘pag pinagbigyan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka lang. Pinadaan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka. Kumaway ka lang ng kaunti, malaking bagay ‘yan,” he said.(When you are given a way, just say 'thank you'. A wave can already make a difference.)“Pagkaginawa ninyo ‘yun, masasanay tayo sa ganyan at magbibigayan, siguro mas magandang bigayan ‘pagka ganun, ‘pag nagta-thank you man lang ng kaunti,” he added.(If you do that, we'll get used to that, and it’s better to say thank you.)He also reminded government employees and public servants to take the lead and serve as good examples to other motorists.During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government designated a bus lane only along Edsa to cater the commuting public.Aside from buses, only ambulances transporting patients, the President, Vice President, House Speaker, Senate President and the Chief Justice are allowed to pass through the bus lanes.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), however, has been continuously apprehending motorists illegally passing through the bus lane, including ambulances not involved in emergency operations, policemen and other government employees.“Ang pag-aabuso at pagbalewala sa batas trapiko ay hindi pribileheyo na kasama sa sinumpaan naming mga lingkod bayan. Pangungunahan ng pamahalaan at lahat ng mga ahensya nito ang pagiging disiplinado sa ating mga lansangan,” Marcos said.(Abusing and disregarding traffic laws is not among the privileges accorded to us as public servants. The government and all its agencies will lead in showing discipline on the road.)Marcos also mulled to strengthen the development of the provinces near Metro Manila such as Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite and Laguna to provide a long-term solution to the traffic problem in the metropolis.He said providing equal opportunities outside Metro Manila is one of the best solutions to address traffic congestion.“Habang patuloy ang pag-gawa ng ating mga tulay, flyover, skyway, subways, train systems, at iba pang mga imprastraktura para sa transportasyon, patuloy naman ang pagdami ng populasyon natin at ang pagdami ng mga sasakyan,” he said.(As our bridges, flyovers, skyways, subways, train systems, and other transportation infrastructure continue to be built, our population and the number of vehicles continue to increase.)“Congested ang Metro Manila, kung kaya bahagi talaga ng pag-paplano ay mai-develop ang mga kalapit na probinsya at siyudad. ‘Yan ang mga nakikita natin ngayon na developments. Ang Bulacan, Pampanga sa North at Cavite and Laguna sa South. Kaya pati ang mga kalye at tulay na papunta sa mga lugar na ‘yon ay patuloy ring pinapaganda pa. Pati na rin ang airport,” he added.(Metro Manila is congested, so part of the planning is to develop the neighboring provinces and cities. Those are the developments we are seeing now -- Bulacan, Pampanga in the North and Cavite and Laguna in the South. That's why even the streets and bridges in those places continue to be improved, as well as the airport.)Marcos also said that implementing work-from-home or adjusted working hours set-up is also seen as one of the solutions for traffic congestion.In a recent Cabinet meeting, Marcos ordered a comprehensive and holistic approach in solving the traffic problem, not the “piecemeal approach” implemented by the previous administrations. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) Gambling Licenses in the Philippines . 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THE executive department of Cebu City Hall has denied allegations that it has not given the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) excavation permits that could have addressed the lack of water in 10 of the city’s upland barangays. However, based on the records of MCWD through its contractors, three applications for excavation permits of pipeline expansion projects remain unapproved by the City since 2023. Based on MCWD records, the applications for excavation permits for the pipeline expansion projects in barangays Binaliw, Cambinocot and Guba are still pending in the City Hall. The application for an excavation permit in Binaliw was submitted on July 3, 2023. The one for Cambinocot was submitted on May 11, and the one for Guba on Nov. 11. The same projects were discussed during one of the executive sessions conducted by the Cebu City Council on April 2, 2024, wherein Cebu City Councilor Nestor Archival brought up the concern as the water district had given him a copy of a letter making a follow-up with the City about its applications for excavation permits. Cebu City Administrator Collin Rosell, in an interview on Friday, April 19, said he was present at the same session, wherein he asked the MCWD representative to give him a copy of the documents MCWD had submitted to the City so the City could approve them right then and there. However, he said upon checking the documents submitted, he noticed that the location indicated in the requirements did not correspond with the one indicated on the application. “For example, the submitted application indicated was in Guba. But upon checking the requirements, the one stated there was Apas. These are the things that we really look into. We really have to check the supporting documents... because we’re talking about excavation here. It’s dangerous. Magpataka ra unya na sila og bangag (They might excavate indiscriminately),” said Rosell. He even said that no excavation permit application and supporting documents reached his table that was up for approval. Rosell said they required the water district to submit their application on April 2, the same day the executive session was conducted; however, no documents were submitted on that day. “Wala man gihapoy naabot sukad niadtong adlawa nga ipasubmit man tanan aron tan-awon aron ipatagad diha-diha dayon,” Rosell said. (Nothing has arrived since that day since everything has to be submitted so that it can be attended to immediately.)“Wala gyud sila’y na submit laktod pagkasulti. Kun naa man silay na submit, asa mana nila gi-submit ug kompleto na ba na?” he added. (They really did not submit anything. If they submitted anything, where did they submit it and is this complete already?)Rosell said should MCWD submit the documents one of these days, he will mark the documents “late” as MCWD was required to submit the application on the same day of the session. Contractors’ wordMCWD information officer Minerva Gerodias on Friday said it’s their contractors that send an application to the City Hall for the excavation permit. Gerodias said they communicate with their contractors and based on their feedback, their applications remain unapproved. Gerodias, however, said the water district has no idea what supporting documents its contractors submitted to the City, explaining that it is the responsibility of the contractors to work on the permits based on their agreement. The pipeline expansion project could have helped provide water to the barangays in the upland areas of the city with water coming from the Lusaran bulk water project. According to a previous report of SunStar Cebu, the pipeline expansion projects could have benefitted 10 mountain barangays. With the absence of pipes that could have provided water to some upland barangays, the water from Lusaran is currently supplying water to Barangays Busay, Lahug, Pit-os and Kamputhaw. ConflictWith the ongoing conflict between MCWD and City Hall, SunStar Cebu asked Rosell whether the City will approve the applications if MCWD will submit the applications, Rosell answered, “The City approves applications as long as the supporting documents are complete.” He added that there is no ongoing conflict between the City and MCWD, only with some of the sitting directors who refused to follow orders from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). “There is no conflict between the City and MCWD. There are some people there, some directors, who were suspended by LWUA, but refused to step down. The point is I do not see any conflict,” said Rosell in Cebuano. 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Ang ‘Bagong Pilipino’ ay disiplinado sa kalye; sumusunod sa batas trapiko; nagbibigay sa kapwa; at higit sa lahat, hindi naghahari-harian sa daan,” he added.(We need to remind each other about the importance of giving way. The 'New Filipino' has discipline, complies with traffic laws, gives way to others, and above all, not reigning as if he owns the road.)Marcos also reminded motorists to be courteous and respect one another, adding that a simple wave as a gesture of saying “thank you” would mean a lot.“At kapag nakapagbigayan naman tayo, ‘pag pinagbigyan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka lang. Pinadaan ka, mag ‘thank you’ ka. Kumaway ka lang ng kaunti, malaking bagay ‘yan,” he said.(When you are given a way, just say 'thank you'. A wave can already make a difference.)“Pagkaginawa ninyo ‘yun, masasanay tayo sa ganyan at magbibigayan, siguro mas magandang bigayan ‘pagka ganun, ‘pag nagta-thank you man lang ng kaunti,” he added.(If you do that, we'll get used to that, and it’s better to say thank you.)He also reminded government employees and public servants to take the lead and serve as good examples to other motorists.During the Covid-19 pandemic, the government designated a bus lane only along Edsa to cater the commuting public.Aside from buses, only ambulances transporting patients, the President, Vice President, House Speaker, Senate President and the Chief Justice are allowed to pass through the bus lanes.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), however, has been continuously apprehending motorists illegally passing through the bus lane, including ambulances not involved in emergency operations, policemen and other government employees.“Ang pag-aabuso at pagbalewala sa batas trapiko ay hindi pribileheyo na kasama sa sinumpaan naming mga lingkod bayan. Pangungunahan ng pamahalaan at lahat ng mga ahensya nito ang pagiging disiplinado sa ating mga lansangan,” Marcos said.(Abusing and disregarding traffic laws is not among the privileges accorded to us as public servants. The government and all its agencies will lead in showing discipline on the road.)Marcos also mulled to strengthen the development of the provinces near Metro Manila such as Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite and Laguna to provide a long-term solution to the traffic problem in the metropolis.He said providing equal opportunities outside Metro Manila is one of the best solutions to address traffic congestion.“Habang patuloy ang pag-gawa ng ating mga tulay, flyover, skyway, subways, train systems, at iba pang mga imprastraktura para sa transportasyon, patuloy naman ang pagdami ng populasyon natin at ang pagdami ng mga sasakyan,” he said.(As our bridges, flyovers, skyways, subways, train systems, and other transportation infrastructure continue to be built, our population and the number of vehicles continue to increase.)“Congested ang Metro Manila, kung kaya bahagi talaga ng pag-paplano ay mai-develop ang mga kalapit na probinsya at siyudad. ‘Yan ang mga nakikita natin ngayon na developments. Ang Bulacan, Pampanga sa North at Cavite and Laguna sa South. Kaya pati ang mga kalye at tulay na papunta sa mga lugar na ‘yon ay patuloy ring pinapaganda pa. Pati na rin ang airport,” he added.(Metro Manila is congested, so part of the planning is to develop the neighboring provinces and cities. Those are the developments we are seeing now -- Bulacan, Pampanga in the North and Cavite and Laguna in the South. That's why even the streets and bridges in those places continue to be improved, as well as the airport.)Marcos also said that implementing work-from-home or adjusted working hours set-up is also seen as one of the solutions for traffic congestion.In a recent Cabinet meeting, Marcos ordered a comprehensive and holistic approach in solving the traffic problem, not the “piecemeal approach” implemented by the previous administrations. (TPM/SunStar Philippines) licensed online casinos PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Saturday, March 16, 2024, that his visit to Germany and the Czech Republic have been very productive as he met with top-ranking government officials and business leaders and discussed with them ways to strengthen the ties of the two countries, especially through trade and investments.Marcos arrived in Manila on Saturday afternoon (local time) after his six-day visit in Germany and the Czech Republic.The President has secured a total of $4 billion worth of investment deals and memorandum of understanding (MOU) during the six-day trip, promoting trade and investments, particularly in the sectors of renewable energy, manufacturing, innovation and startups, IT-BPM, minerals processing, agriculture, space, and aerospace.He said it includes the expansion of Lufthansa Technik, a German company, in the Philippines, which entails the construction of a second hangar in Clark, amounting to $150 million, or P8 billion.Marcos met with all four top-ranking government officials of the Czech Republic. Prague President Petr Pavel and his wife First Lady Eva Pavlová hosted a dinner toast at the Prague Castle for Marcos and his delegation.In his remarks, Marcos highlighted the strong relationship between the Philippines and the Czech Republic.“The Czech Republic has found many, many parallels with the two countries that are built upon— well for the history, is the remarkable connections between the Czech Republic and the Philippines starting of course with, I think everyone is aware of the experience of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal here in Prague as he was mentored by his friend, Ferdinand Blumentritt,” Marcos said.“The relationship between the Czech Republic and the Philippines, I believe from this point on, will not only continue but will grow stronger, and grow more robust, and this will be of course of mutual benefit to both our countries,” the President added as he emphasized the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic ties of the two countries.Three MOUs were signed between Czech business leaders and the Philippines through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), particularly in the semi-conductor and IT-BPM sectors.The first MOU was signed by Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation Inc. president Dr. Danilo Lachica, and Electrical and Electronic Association of the Czech Republic President Jiři Holoubek for the cooperation in extensive initiatives on the bilateral exchange of information, organization of bilateral trade, economic development and exchange missions, skills, and knowledge and innovation.IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. president and CEO Jonathan Jack R. Madrid and Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic Vice President Milena Jaburkova signed the second MOU for the promotion of trade and investment between the Philippines and the Czech Republic in terms of utmost efforts for the promotion of commercial and industrial relations in IT-BPM.It also covered best practices exchange on influencing government policies and playing an active role in policy-making that is beneficial to the industry, talent development, and encouraging responsible AI implementation.Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Consul Enunina Mangio and Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic Vice President Milena Jaburkova signed the third MOU for the promotion of trade and investment between the Philippines and the Czech Republic in terms of utmost efforts for the promotion of commercial and industrial relations in IT-BPM, exchange of trade missions, organizing trade exhibits and fairs, exchange and answer trade and business inquiries, research and education/training.Marcos also invited Czech companies to invest in the processing of the country’s critical minerals to mitigate the risks of global supply chain disruptions as he recognized the country’s expertise in minerals processing.Critical minerals including cobalt copper lithium, nickel, and rare earth play a crucial role in the production of clean energy technologies, from wind turbines to electric cars. Over the past 20 years, annual trade in energy-related critical minerals has increased from $53 billion to $378 billion.Marcos also called for the revival of the Philippine-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations to further enhance the trade relations of the two countries.“We believe that the resumption of these negotiations will be a big step in furthering our trade relations, with the end view to establish a stable, predictable, and enabling business environment that promotes inclusive and sustainable growth and development,” he said.Negotiations for the PH-EU trade and investment agreement were launched on December 22, 2015, followed by the second negotiations, which took place in February 2017.The negotiations, however, have since been put on hold until July 2023 while the EU and the Philippines announced their intention to begin technical discussions to potentially resume negotiations. Marcos said the Department of Agriculture is not conducting explanatory talks with its Czech counterparts as the Philippines eye to exploring trade in meat products with Czech Republic as he expresses interest in the medicines used by the country to ensure the quality of its meat and livestock products.He said representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Czech Republic are expected to visit the Philippines by next week to formalize the agreement.Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala visited Manila in April 2023 where he sat in a bilateral meeting with President Marcos and expressed the readiness of his government to support the Philippines in the agriculture sector, among others.In terms of contributing to the workforce of Czech, Marcos said the two countries agreed to intensify their collaboration.He said he has ordered the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to strengthen its ties with its counterparts in the Czech to protect the rights and ensure the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).A Joint Communique on Labor Consultations Mechanism between the Philippines and the Czech Republic aimed at establishing a system to discuss areas of mutual interests, including the proper procedure for employing Filipino citizens in the Central European country was signed during Marcos’ visit.The Joint Communique will greatly favor Filipinos already working in the Czech Republic as well as those planning to enter its labor market, Marcos said.“This is my commitment: to provide our society with a principled, accountable, and dependable governance, to attain a better future for all Filipinos,” the President said.“Ipinapangako po sa inyo na sisikapin pa natin na lalong pagandahin at palaguin ang ating ekonomiya dahil ito ay karapatan ng bawat Pilipino. At kayo, aking mga kababayan ay nagsisilbing inspirasyon. Kayo ang inspirasyon namin ng mga taga-gobyerno upang ipagpatuloy ang aming ginagawa, ang aming trabaho,” he added.(I promise you that we will work hard to improve and grow our economy because it is the right of every Filipino. And you, my countrymen, serve as an inspiration. You are the inspiration for us and the government to continue what we are doing.) (TPM)

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Yes, Filipinos should know PH online casinos are legal if hosted by offshore operators. We recommend you stick to Who is Peraplay.Net? Everyone over 18 years old , as these are legally operating in the country and therefore hold a little risk of being shut down. Avoid shady businesses without official stamps of approval and regular auditing checks.

3 Which are the safest online casinos in the Philippines?

If you stick to licensed and regulated operators, you will be in the hands of safe Filipino casino sites. Those have the latest security and encryption technologies in place to protect their users. Gambling can be addictive, so stay safe from its dangers by setting and sticking to a budget. The Philippines Online Gambling Guide 2022 .

4 Which is the best online casino in the Philippines for slots?

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5 Which PH online casinos have the best payouts?

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6 What online casinos in the Philippines offer fast withdrawals?

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7 Which casino online in the Philippines has the best bonus offer?

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8 Which online casino in the Philippines offers the most games?

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10 Do all PH online casinos offer secure deposits and withdrawals?

Similarly to the land-based casinos in the Philippines, the licensed digital gambling platforms also ensure that all monetary transactions coming in and out of players' accounts are extremely secured. This is ensured by the GOAL11 Money Pinoy that back up and protect each deposit and withdrawal.

Conclusion – Find Trusted Online Casino Sites for Filipino Players

There are a lot of safe and reputable online casinos for players from the Philippines to enjoy, though sorting through them can be time-consuming. To make the task simple, our experts put together a list of the certified online casinos in the Philippines that have been tested and proven to offer satisfactory experiences. Here, you can take advantage of Who is Peraplay.Net? Everyone over 18 years old and plentiful payment options in a completely legal setting.

We hope that, by now, you feel safe in the knowledge that there are trustable Filipino online casinos to choose from. Whether you choose to play at the sites featured here or go in search of operators on your own, remember that every Random Crazy Bonus up to 1000P.

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