Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero can't help but note that while the Bureau of Immigration (BI) is strict on Filipinos going abroad, it is very lax when it comes to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) employees or players entering the Philippines. "Strikto sila sa mga Pilipinong umaalis...
Senator Robinhood "Robin" C. Padilla has filed a bill seeking to prevent the negative influence of gambling further especially among the youth, by penalizing the publication and promotion of gambling-related content online and on social media. In filing Senate Bill No. 2602, the chairman of...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said on Saturday, Nov. 11 that he sees no socially redeeming value in importing gambling activities, particularly Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs). He made the statement following the recent inspection conducted by Senators Risa...
Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed alarm over Filipino birth certificates being produced for Chinese citizens through Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), which are then used to apply for Philippine passports. Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros presides over the hearing inside the...
BUTUAN CITY – Pumpboat operators in San Agustin, Surigao del Sur have received P1 million as livelihood assistance from the government. OFFICIALS and members of the Britania Pumpboat Association in Surigao del Sur receive a check for P1 million as livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor...
As the validity of the provisional authorities or franchise for traditional jeepneys will last only until March 31, a ranking official of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) urged operators and drivers to join the public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP). MB...
Senator Grace Poe on Monday, April 25 told concerned provincial bus operators to carry out their duties accordingly and service passengers, many of whom have been stranded and inconvenienced since last week. "'Wag naman natin silang ipitin at pahirapan pa sa pag-aabang, pagbabakasakali at...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) denied Friday, April 22, that there was a disconnect between the agency and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) which led to the confusion of the newly implemented window hours scheme for provincial buses. MMDA...
An estimated 1. 2 million tricycle drivers and operators may be included in the recipients of the fuel subsidies as part of the government's assistance to the transport sector amid the oil price hikes, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año said Thursday,...
Vice-presidential candidate Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said on Wednesday, March 30, that the supporters of Team Robredo-Pangilinan, also known as TROPA, should protect Vice President Leni Robredo by rejecting moves of political operators to pair her with other vice-presidential bets. Senator...
A group of tricycle operators and drivers in Muntinlupa has asked the Muntinlupa City government to grant their request to increase the fare by P1 per person in light of the increase in gasoline prices in the country. The Federation of Muntinlupa Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association...
Public transport operators in Metro Manila were directed to impose tighter health protocols inside public utility vehicles (PUVs) and terminals as the capital region was placed under Alert Level 3 on Monday, Jan. 3 until Jan. 15, following a spike in COVID-19 cases. Commuters in Philcoa, Quezon...
