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House appeals to Senate: Pass Bayanihan 3 bill ahead of NCR lockdown
House appeals to Senate: Pass Bayanihan 3 bill ahead of NCR lockdown
RG Cruz,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 30, 2021 06:51 PM PHT
MANILA — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives led by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Friday called for the immediate passage of a fresh pandemic budget ahead of the impending imposition of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila.
MANILA — Lawmakers from the House of Representatives led by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Friday called for the immediate passage of a fresh pandemic budget ahead of the impending imposition of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila.
"The imposition of ECQ in Metro Manila due to the threat of the Delta variant brings to light the urgency of Bayanihan 3, and we appeal to our counterparts in the Senate to pass this measure and to our economic managers to secure funding for this bill," Velasco said in a statement.
"The imposition of ECQ in Metro Manila due to the threat of the Delta variant brings to light the urgency of Bayanihan 3, and we appeal to our counterparts in the Senate to pass this measure and to our economic managers to secure funding for this bill," Velasco said in a statement.
The House of Representatives has passed on final reading the proposed Bayanihan 3 last June. It has since been pending at the Senate.
The House of Representatives has passed on final reading the proposed Bayanihan 3 last June. It has since been pending at the Senate.
President Rodrigo Duterte earlier in the day placed Metro Manila under ECQ— the strictest of four lockdown levels— starting next week, Aug. 6 to Aug. 20, to prevent the Delta variant from spreading.
President Rodrigo Duterte earlier in the day placed Metro Manila under ECQ— the strictest of four lockdown levels— starting next week, Aug. 6 to Aug. 20, to prevent the Delta variant from spreading.
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The imposition of an ECQ may result in an increase in the number of poor people by up to 177,000 and the unemployed by 444,000, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua said in a statement.
The imposition of an ECQ may result in an increase in the number of poor people by up to 177,000 and the unemployed by 444,000, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua said in a statement.
House Ways and Means Committee chair Albay Rep. Joey Salceda said under the current budget, there was nothing left for "ayuda" or cash aid.
House Ways and Means Committee chair Albay Rep. Joey Salceda said under the current budget, there was nothing left for "ayuda" or cash aid.
"There's no other recourse but a supplemental budget through Bayanihan 3... The President also does not have unilateral power to realign from the national budget. So, under our existing budgets, we don't have anything for ayuda," Salceda said.
"There's no other recourse but a supplemental budget through Bayanihan 3... The President also does not have unilateral power to realign from the national budget. So, under our existing budgets, we don't have anything for ayuda," Salceda said.
Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo also said Bayanihan 3 would allow the government to distribute stimulus package among the most affected portions of the population.
Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo also said Bayanihan 3 would allow the government to distribute stimulus package among the most affected portions of the population.
"This is precisely why we need to pass Bayanihan 3. It allocates the necessary funds for ayuda to individuals and businesses, as well as give the president the emergency powers necessary to quickly address people's needs during times like this. Bayanihan 3 also identifies possible fund sources including savings from GAA and Bayanihan 2," she said.
"This is precisely why we need to pass Bayanihan 3. It allocates the necessary funds for ayuda to individuals and businesses, as well as give the president the emergency powers necessary to quickly address people's needs during times like this. Bayanihan 3 also identifies possible fund sources including savings from GAA and Bayanihan 2," she said.
Meanwhile, House Deputy Minority Leader Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate stressed the need to pass Bayanihan 3 to provide aid to families that would be affected by the restrictions.
Meanwhile, House Deputy Minority Leader Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate stressed the need to pass Bayanihan 3 to provide aid to families that would be affected by the restrictions.
"If Duterte can order to immediately replenish funds for dolomite and give sacks of campaign funds to allies, why not certify as urgent the bill for people's ayuda?" Zarate said.
"If Duterte can order to immediately replenish funds for dolomite and give sacks of campaign funds to allies, why not certify as urgent the bill for people's ayuda?" Zarate said.
Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado confirmed there was no specific item for more financial aid in the 2021 budget.
Budget Secretary Wendel Avisado confirmed there was no specific item for more financial aid in the 2021 budget.
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LTFRB nixes P17 minimum jeepney fare
LTFRB nixes P17 minimum jeepney fare
David Dizon,
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Published Jan 23, 2025 09:02 AM PHT
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The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board nixed Thursday a possible increase of minimum jeepney fare to P17, saying the increase would be too high.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board nixed Thursday a possible increase of minimum jeepney fare to P17, saying the increase would be too high.
LTFRB technical division chief Joel Bolano said transport group Piston filed the petition for P17 jeepney minimum fare in 2023, the same year that the minimum fare was increased to P13.
LTFRB technical division chief Joel Bolano said transport group Piston filed the petition for P17 jeepney minimum fare in 2023, the same year that the minimum fare was increased to P13.
He noted the petition came after diesel prices went as high as P70/liter.
He noted the petition came after diesel prices went as high as P70/liter.
“P17 fare hike petition ang huling hiling nila (Piston) (2023).I-evaluate talaga ng board ‘yun, mataas yun. Binabalanse natin lalo na dahil ang pagtaas ng pamasahe, maraming affected dyan…may epekto sa inflation rate,” he said in a TeleRadyo Serbisyo interview.
“P17 fare hike petition ang huling hiling nila (Piston) (2023).I-evaluate talaga ng board ‘yun, mataas yun. Binabalanse natin lalo na dahil ang pagtaas ng pamasahe, maraming affected dyan…may epekto sa inflation rate,” he said in a TeleRadyo Serbisyo interview.
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LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz II earlier said the agency is already reviewing a petition by various transport groups to increase the minimum fare for public utility jeeps to P15.
LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz II earlier said the agency is already reviewing a petition by various transport groups to increase the minimum fare for public utility jeeps to P15.
“The LTFRB is reviewing the petition thoroughly and will consider all relevant factors, including fuel price trends, inflation rates, and the overall economic impact on the riding public,” he said in a statement.
“The LTFRB is reviewing the petition thoroughly and will consider all relevant factors, including fuel price trends, inflation rates, and the overall economic impact on the riding public,” he said in a statement.
He added the agency will conduct public hearings and consultations to ensure transparency before a decision is made.
He added the agency will conduct public hearings and consultations to ensure transparency before a decision is made.
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