January 8, 2011
Pia lauded 5% senior citizen discount for electricity and power rates by the ERC
By Jason de Asis
SENATE OFFICE, Manila, January 7, 2011-The 5% senior citizens' discount for electricity and power rates by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and major water distribution utilities announcement yesterday was lauded by Senator Pia S. Cayetano, who is the principal sponsor in the Senate of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010 (Republic Act 9994) which laid down several benefits for the country's elderly to include 5% discount for water and power rates by ERC and major water companies, the provision exempting citizens elderly from the 12% expanded value added tax benefiting them to enjoy 20% discount for senior citizens'.
“This should give our seniors much-needed relief, even as toll fees, public utility fares and prices of basic goods continue to increase. But these benefits, while well-deserved by our lolas and lolos, should be enjoyed responsibly and must not be abused under any circumstances," she cautioned,” the Senator said where she urged the elderly to fully comply with the requirements to be able to enjoy the discount, and for utility firms to step up their information drive about the discount guidelines to make the application process simpler, faster and easier to understand.
ERC guidelines showed that the senior citizens may avail of the 5% discount if their household monthly electricity consumption does not exceed 100 kilowatt-hours and if the installed electricity meter is registered under the name of the senior citizen, adding that upon approval, distribution utilities like Meralco and electric cooperatives are mandated to give discount for senior citizens.
Senior citizens may enjoy the 5% discount on water provided that the service connection is classified under residential or semi-business category, registered in the name of the senior citizen, and monthly basic consumption of the account does not exceed 30 cubic meters according to Maynilad-the one which provided water and wastewater services for the West Zone while Manila Water Company is in charge of the East Zone which reportedly been implementing the 5% discount to qualified beneficiaries since October 2010. (Jason de Asis)
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January 8, 2011
 City gov’t implements revised
tax code, junkshop operation
BY FELIPE CELINO
ROXAS City — The city government is currently implementing two ordinances that the City Council passed and approved last month.
Councilor Powell del Rosario, chair of the Committee on Police Matters, said local authorities are currently enforcing Ordinances No. 048-2010 or the Compiling, Revising and Codifying the Tax and Other Revenue; and No. 050-2010, or the Prescribing Rules for Junkshop Operation.
These o... Continue reading...
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January 8, 2011
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ROXAS City — A worker of former Second District Rep. Fredenil Castro was wounded after his fellow worker hacked him in Dumalag, Capiz on Tuesday.
SPO2 Edmundo Febrada, officer-on-case, identified the victim as Jessie dela Cruz, 28, of Brgy. Lawaan here.
Police said dela Cruz was hacked on the nose by Jonel Gardose, 28, of Brgy. Poblacion, Dumalag town.
Dela Cruz and Gardose were working in the house of the former solon when a heated argument ensued b... | Continue reading...
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January 8, 2011
Lalaki patay sa indian target!
Ni FELIPE CELINO
Syudad sang ROXAS – Patay ang 25-anyos nga traysikol drayber sang naigo ini sang ‘Indian target’ kahapon sang aga sa Premier de Mayo street diri.
Ginkilala sang kapulisan ang biktima kay Michael John Sueta, residente sang Pavia street, Barangay 9 diri.
Suno sa imbestigasyon sang kapulisan, nagalakat ang biktima kaupod ang mga abyan sini sa bahin sang Bayot Drive sang ginsugata sila sang grupo sang mga kalalakihan.
Suno naman sa asaw... Continue reading...
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January 8, 2011
JGL Eye
By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA
IN PHL, CRIME ALSO PAYS
CHICAGO, Illinois (jGLi) – I don’t want to raise the level of a debate in the Philippines as some country being run by theocrats.
Not because 80 percent of the population are Roman Catholics. But because its Constitution recognizes the separation of Church and State.
But sometimes when laws seem to be irrelevant to some defendants like Gen. Carlos F. Garcia, it will not hurt if we draw inspiration from other sources that a... Continue reading...
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January 8, 2011
By: Bobot Apit
Jan 07, 2011 - Friday Meditation (Be Compassionate...)
The Holy Spirit inflames our hearts with the love of Christ that we may reach out to others with compassionate care, especially to those who have been rejected and mistreated. The love of God impels us to do as Jesus did – to love the unlovable, to touch the untouchable, and to forgive the unforgiveable. Do you allow the Holy Spirit to fill your heart with the love and compassion of Christ for others?
Friday after Epip... Continue reading...
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January 8, 2011
Letting Garcia escape is a mockery in the Phl systems and laws-Kiko
By Jason de Asis
SEANTE OFFICE, Manila, January 5, 2011-Senator Francisco “Kiko” Pangilinan says that if Carlos Garcia escapes from the plunder case filed by the government, it would mean real mockery in the country’s systems and laws promulgated by the state.
That’s the statement of the Senator who noted that another midnight deal was being hatched by the office of the Ombudsman, government prosecutors und... Continue reading...
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January 8, 2011
TE BEA80% cases victims of firecracker escalated in Central Luzon
By Jason de Asis
CAMP OLIVAS, San Fernando, Pampanga, January 5, 2011-As per record showed by the PNP authorities in Central Luzon, victims of firecrackers escalated to 80 percent as they celebrated the Yuletide season until New Year.
Although watusi sparklers, piccolo, pla-pla, five-star, goodbye Philippines, five star and other firecrackers are banned by the law, these were still the leading cause of injuries in Re... Continue reading...
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January 8, 2011
JGL Eye
By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA
IN PHL, CRIME ALSO PAYS
CHICAGO, Illinois (jGLi) – I don’t want to raise the level of a debate in the Philippines as some country being run by theocrats.
Not because 80 percent of the population are Roman Catholics. But because its Constitution recognizes the separation of Church and State.
But sometimes when laws seem to be irrelevant to some defendants like Gen. Carlos F. Garcia, it will not hurt if we draw inspiration from other sources that a... Continue reading...
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January 8, 2011
Soldiers clashed with RHB in Zambales
By Jason de Asis
CAMP AQUINO, Tarlac City, January 6, 2011-Army troopers clashed with the underground Marxist-Leninist Party of the Philippines (MLLP) military arm Rebolusyunaryong Hukbong Bayan identified them as RHB last Monday at Purok 7, Brgy. Sto. Rosario, Masinloc, Zambales around 5:20 in the afternoon.
Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) spokesman Major Rosendo Armas said that the lawless elements of MLPP/RHB are the rejectionist groups of... Continue reading...
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