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'Dalawang beses pinatay:' CHR appalled at slay inside hospital, begins probe

'Dalawang beses pinatay:' CHR appalled at slay inside hospital, begins probe

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MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday lamented the "culture of impunity," after the slay of an extrajudicial victim, who was shot while receiving treatment in a hospital in Angono, Rizal.

“Napaka-grabe naman yun, there is such a prevalence of the culture of impunity ngayon,” said CHR Commissioner Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana.

Gana, in an interview on TeleRadyo said the CHR sent a quick reaction team on Thursday to investigate and talk to possible witnesses and the victim’s family.

“We’re still awaiting their report para malaman natin kung ano talaga ang nangyari,” she said.

Police said the victim was first shot at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday and was brought to Rizal Provincial Hospital System Annex in Barangay San Isidro in Angono for treatment.

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At 11:40 a.m., a gunman went inside the hospital to finish the job and then escaped on a motorcycle.

“Napaka-shocking at grabe at nakakaiyak isipin na this can just happen in broad daylight. Parang dalawang beses mo pinatay yung tao actually,” Gana said.

Gana said finding witnesses willing to provide them with details was also a challenge.

“Based on our experience, talagang problema yan, natatakot sila gusto nila anonymous,” she said.

That is why it is also important to ask the cooperation of the police to make witnesses feel secured.

“When they feel that they can trust the police and the security sector then mas madaling magsalita ng mga tao,” she said.

The CHR, she added, has a witness protection program for witnesses and even families of victims who feel that their lives are threatened.

“Hindi naman natin maku-curve ganitong crime if nobody would be bold enough to stand up. Dapat manindigan ka, wag kang matakot,” she said.

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Meanwhile, Gana also called the attention of the hospital and the police following the incident.

“Kasi pag nasa ospital ka dapat secure ka rin, alam mong hindi lang pwedeng sino-sino ang pupunta sa kwarto mo. The provincial hospital should really review their security procedure and measures,” she said.

She added that the police should have provided security to the EJK victim.

“Dapat man lang siguro nagbigay sila ng security kahit papaano and they should have taken more interest in that particular case. We do not impute anything malicious or bad faith on their part, but we are here to call their attention na may pagkukulang,” she said.

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LTFRB to decide on provisional jeepney fare hike petition by April

LTFRB to decide on provisional jeepney fare hike petition by April

Andrea Taguines,

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Jeepneys continue to ply along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on January 3, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/FileJeepneys continue to ply along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on January 3, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File

MANILA -- The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board aims to come out with a resolution by April regarding the petition to increase jeepney fares, said LTFRB Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz on Wednesday. 

Transport groups led by the Alliance of Transport Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines (ALTODAP) sought a P2 provisional fare increase amid rising fuel prices. 

If granted, the fare for traditional jeepneys would go up from P13 to P15, while modern jeepney fares would increase from the current P15 to P17. 

ALTODAP President Boy Vargas said modern jeepney operators in particular are struggling since they are also still paying amortization. 

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“Buwan-buwan nagbabayad kami dyan kasi modern (unit) yan e. May loan po kasi kami… Medyo mataas din ang konsumo (sa diesel) ng mga modern e dahil kasi may dinadala pong aircon yan,” he said. 

But during a hearing at the LTFRB office in Quezon City, Vargas noted that their new petition would only be temporary. 

“Pagbaba ng diesel, pwede naming ibaba rin yung pamasahe automatically, kasi ayaw din naming pahirapan yung mga mananakay,” he explained. 

Still, Guadiz said the LTFRB board would have to review the petition, especially considering that jeepney operators are already able to receive fuel subsidies whenever the benchmark Dubai crude price hits $80 per barrel. 

“May P10,000 po yan na fuel subsidy na binibigay namin which should act as a buffer doon sa pagtaas ng gasolina,” he said. 

“Kung mapruwebahan naman nila na kahit may P10,000 na fuel subsidy ay hindi pa rin po sapat yung kanila pong kinikita, then we will probably grant some of the request,” added Guadiz. 

The Department of Transportation earlier said that the latest tranche of fuel subsidy payouts will begin in March. 

Vargas however said that this is not enough. 

“Panandalian lang yun e. Sandali lang, ubos na rin agad,” he said. 

Some jeepney drivers have also complained about the disbursement process, saying it’s too slow or worse — sometimes it does not reach them at all. 

Meanwhile, a separate group of jeepney groups have withdrawn their petition for a fare hike in consideration of commuters. 

“Kung anuman yung kakulangan, nakapagtitiis pa po yung aming mga miyembro,” said Deo Sotto, the National President of the Federation of Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association of the Philippines. 

Instead, they want the government to focus on bringing down diesel prices by amending the Oil Deregulation Law. 

“Tsaka bawasan na lang yung excise tax dahil napakataas po ng buwis natin sa fuel,” said Liga ng Transportasyon at Operators ng Pilipinas President Orlando Marquez. 

Guadiz said this will also be weighed when the LTFRB board makes its decision. 

“Magtataka po kayo bakit ang isang napakalaking grupo, magsasabing sapat na (ang pasahe). Pero yung ibang grupo sinasabihing hindi,” he said. 

The LTFRB will also need to consult first the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on the possible inflationary effects of a fare hike.

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