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‘LTFRB needs more transpo adjudicators’

ADVOCATES for the protection of passengers on Monday urged the Department of Transportation to incorporate transport adjudicators into the structure of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to speed up the resolution of franchise cases and other complaints against erring public utility vehicle operators.

Ariel Inton, Lawyers for Commuters Safety and Protection founder, said both the DoTr and the LTFRB must adopt other means to ease the backlog of cases at the LTFRB, instead of just allowing its three board members and the chairman to resolve all the cases and petitions.

“The LTFRB has quasi-judicial functions under Executive Order No. 202, just like the National Labor Relations Commission and Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development’s Human Settlements Adjudication Commission. These two agencies have their own adjudicators or arbiters that solely look into all cases that need immediate actions,” he told the Manila Standard. Rio N. Araja Kerosene leads oil price hikes

LOCAL oil firms implemented pump price hikes of as much as P1.20 per liter effective 6 a.m. Tuesday to reflect the movement of prices in the world oil market.

The oil firms raised the price of kerosene by P1.20 per liter, diesel by P1.05 per liter, and gasoline by P0.20 per liter.

“Petron will implement the following price increases effective 6 a.m. on June 27: P0.20 per liter for gasoline; P1.05 per liter for diesel and P1.20 per liter for kerosene. These reflect movements in the international oil market,” the company said in its advisory.

PTT Philippines, Seaoil Philippines, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, PetroGazz, Flying V, Jetti Petroleum, and Chevron Philippines also adjusted pump prices. Alena Mae S. Flores

From A1 challenged reporters to ask every single senator if he had ever talked to them about the Senate leadership.

“You can ask the senators here,” he said.

Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito, Estrada’s half-brother, also denied the rumor, saying the senators are very satisfied with Zubiri’s leadership.

“In all honesty, SP Migz, shoes will be too big to fill. That’s why I don’t think anyone will even attempt to wrest the Senate’s leadership from him,” Ejercito said.

He said the performance of the Senate under Zubiri speaks for itself.

Senator Juan Edgardo Angara, chairman of the finance committee, also denied any move to oust Zubiri, who he said was “well-liked.”

He added that Zubiri leads in a very professional and consultative manner.

Senator Robinhood Padilla said noth- aster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) said 1,174 families or 6,674 individuals in three barangays were evacuated due to the clashes.

PNP Public Information Office chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said Mudjasan is reportedly employing armed civilians and keeping loose firearms and explosives in his possession.

The former vice mayor has standing

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Mr. Marcos also named Isidro Purisima, the erstwhile acting peace adviser, as senior undersecretary of the OPAPRU to work with Galvez.

Galvez was chief of the Philippine Army, then Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines under President Rodrigo Duterte.

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From A1 ing is lacking in the leadership of Zubiri. In fact, he sees him as strict with his fellow senators, especially if there are laws that need to be discussed and passed.

“He will play a pivotal role in advising the President on strategies and policies aimed at combating poverty and improving the lives of the most vulnerable sectors of society,” Malacañang said in a statement.

Although many see Zubiri as very kind and diplomatic, Padilla said he is somehow “authoritative” as Senate President when it comes to their job as senators.

“So he gains the respect of all of us,” he added.

Senator Nancy Binay said intrigues such as these should not be entertained because they won’t help the Senate.

“All I can say is that we are all happy and pleased with the current leadership, and we all attest that SP Migz has the trust and confidence of the members of the Senate,” Binay said.

Three days ago, Zubiri dismissed the rumors of a coup to replace him at the Senate, saying that “no senator ever confirmed such rumors.” warrants of arrest for double murder, multiple murder, two counts of frustrated murder, and violating the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regular Act.

The Area Police Command-Western Mindanao (APC-WM) said Mudjasan’s group is a potential private armed group that may be utilized in the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on Oct. 30. With Vince Lopez

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Galvez also served as the country’s vaccine czar and chief implementer of the government’s national policy against the disease.

In a statement issued by the OPAPRU over the weekend, Galvez said he was told by the President that he was being reappointed to help in pushing forward the Bangsamoro peace process because “this is where his heart is.”

Galvez acknowledged the remarkable economic progress in the Bangsamoro Au- tonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, as he recommended the revival of what he described as “a sea lane of commerce” in the southern portion of the country.

But progressive groups led by Anakbayan opposed the appointment, as the group’s National Spokesperson Kate Almenzo said Gadon has “no love” for the poor and oppressed.

The Palace said that Gadon must work closely with different government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to implement programs addressing the root cause of poverty.

“Following the recent Senate hearing, we have taken serious note of the issues raised therein and are currently in the process of implementing various measures in support of our passengers,” Cebu Pacific spokesperson Carmina Romero said.

“We look forward to sharing these (notes) to our lawmakers in the spirit of cooperation and collaboration so that the industry can continue to contribute its share to the overall effort in accelerating tourism and economic growth in our country,” Romero added.

“We remain committed to providing access to safe, affordable, and reliable flights to all our passengers,” she said.

Last week, senators chided local airlines following complaints by airline passengers about overbooking, offloading, and booking glitches.

At a hearing of the Senate tourism committee, senators took turns in attacking Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines, among others for the inconveniences and damage being caused to passengers.

They also bewailed the apparent inaction of the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to sanction violations committed by airlines against their passengers.

Senator Nancy Binay, the committee chairperson, said passengers face inconveniences on multiple fronts on account of flight delays, cancellations, offloading, and overbooking.

Galvez previously served as commanding general of the Western Mindanao Command where he played a significant role in ending the five-month siege of Marawi City in 2017. He was conferred the Order of LapuLapu (Kamagi Medal) for his “outstanding performance as the unified commander during the liberation of Marawi City.”

The President believes Gadon’s wealth of experience as a corporate executive and legal counsel in diverse sectors will help in the formulation of sustainable strategies. Gadon received his law degree from the Far Eastern University in Manila.

The abrasive lawyer has been known for his use of profanities, particularly in a viral video in which he hurled expletives against journalist Raissa Robles.