SINGLE TICKETING SYSTEM

Approves

Single ticketing system implementation in the National Capital Region was approved in a memorandum of agreement signed by all 17 mayors, the Land Transportation Office (LTO), and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

The ordinance may be known as The Metro Manila Traffic Code of 2023 which aims to “harmonize the existing national and local laws on traffic enforcement and establish an effective transport and traffic management system in Metro Manila.”

The Single Ticketing System is implemented via uniform ticket called the “Uniform Ordinance Violation Receipt (UOVR)” which shall be recognized by the MMDA, LTO, and all Local Government Units’ deputized traffic personnel.

The traffic code also points out the common traffic violations in Metro Manila together with their corresponding penalties.

Here are the few listed most common traffic violations under the single-ticketing system; disregarding traffic signs; illegal parking; number coding Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP); truck ban; light truck ban; reckless driving; unregistered motor vehicle; driving without license; tricycle ban; obstruction; dress code for motorcycle; overloading; defective motorcycle accessories; unauthorized modification; arrogance/discourteous conduct; loading and unloading in prohibited zone; illegal counterflow; and overspeeding.

In MMDA’s press re- lease on February 1, 2023, the agency’s Acting chairman Atty. Don Artes said it would benefit motorists as they can now pay their traffic-related violations wherever, regardless of the city they have been caught

“This is a historic moment for all of us because after more than twenty years, Metro Manila is finally adopting the single ticketing system that will highly benefit our motorists. The single ticketing system would help avoid confusion among our driving public as well as an option to pay electronically for their violations. Driver’s license will also not be confiscated during apprehension,” he stated.

Metro Manila Council President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, said the pilot run for the system will be imposed in seven cities starting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Qc Health Department Spearheads Teen Walk To Health

Quezon City Health Department launched a Teen Walk to Health Activity, supported by Barangay Sta. Lucia and Sangguniang Kabataan Councils on March 20 and March 22, 2023, at Sta. Lucia High School. Selected students from SLHS and Sta. Lucia Senior High School participated in the said event.

The first day of the activity consisted of a seminar for the student leaders of SLHS Supreme Student Government and SLSHS Presidents who served as the facilitators for the program. They were given a special training by different health workers of the

QC Health Department including midwives, dentists, psychologists, doctors, and many more to help them hone their skills for the specific stations that will be utilized for the main event.

The event consisted of 10 different stations with topics that talks about certain health issues of the youth, namely Munting Maria, HIV and Me, My Life, My Choice, Young Healthy Mind, Healthy Smile, Go Forth and Bear Fruit, Love Me, Protect Me, and I am Strong, I am Free.

On March 22, 2023, the main event commenced wherein students from both schools were gathered into different groups and strolled around the stations of the event. Participants were also given freebies including free condoms, stickers and other items. They were provided with evaluation forms to further evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the student-facilitators.

After every group finished routing the different stations, the facilitators were given recognition through an awarding ceremony where they received certificates for their efforts for the program. The event concluded with the thanksgiving messages of the SLHS SSG President and Vice President.

Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. had the honor of sponsoring Senate Bill No. 1964 with Committee Report No. 40, which aims to institutionalize the provision of a teaching supplies allowance for our public school teachers. Additionally, funds will be appropriated to support this initiative.

In his sponsorship speech, he expressed that it could be said that our teachers are facing a challenging situation of being overworked and underpaid. Currently, they receive a cash allowance of

“The present cash allowance comprises a P500 provision for medical examination, which we propose to deduct and allocate towards the purchase of educational materials and equipment. This will amount to only P20 per day. It is worth noting that this amount is less than the cost of a box of chalk or a rim of bond paper,” he said.

According to the bill, it is proposed that the teaching supplies allowance per teacher for school year 2023-2024 be set at P7,500 and for school year 20242025 be increased to P10,000.