Incumbent Metro Manila officials lead survey Janvic Mateo (The Philippine Star) - May 5, 2019 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Voters appear to prefer re-electionists or incumbent mayors in most cities in Metro Manila, according to a recent survey conducted by a private group called RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. The survey, conducted from April 27 to May 1, showed some candidates pulling away from their opponents days before the midterm polls. In Quezon City, 60 percent of the respondents said they would vote for Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, who solidified her lead against Rep. Vincent Crisologo with 32 percent and former lawmaker Ismael Mathay III with four percent in the mayoralty race. Re-electionist Makati Mayor Mar-len Abigail Binay obtained 64 percent, almost double the 34 percent obtained by her brother, former mayor Junjun Binay. In Pasig, re-electionist Mayor Roberto “Bobby” Eusebio took the … [Read more...] about Incumbent Metro Manila officials lead survey
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ADB to finance $100-M walkways in Metro Manila
ADB to finance $100-M walkways in Metro Manila (The Philippine Star) - May 3, 2019 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — All over Metro Manila, there’s little or no room for expanding or constructing sidewalks. So the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is working with the Philippine government to finance the construction of elevated walkways for pedestrians, with the possibility of using them for bicycles as well. The bank is prepared to provide $100 million in loans for the so-called Greenways project, according to Ramesh Subramaniam, the ADB’s director general for Southeast Asia. An initial six sites have been selected for the launch of the project, which the ADB is discussing with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Subramaniam told journalists at a briefing in this Fijian city, where the bank is holding its 52nd annual Board of Governors meeting. Among the initial sites selected are North … [Read more...] about ADB to finance $100-M walkways in Metro Manila
Metro tricycle drivers support Bong Go
Metro tricycle drivers support Bong Go MANILA, Philippines — Former special assistant to the president and 2019 senatorial candidate Christopher “Bong” Go on Saturday got the pledge of support from the National Capital Region-Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA) Coalition. Coalition leaders in Metro Manila led by NCR president Ace Sevilla pledged their support to Go during the first TODA Summit held in Barangay Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City. Earlier in the day, Go went around Pasig City in a motorcade. He thanked the people of the city for the enthusiastic reception he received from them. He noted that they had earlier gone into the alleys in Palates, Quezon City and met with the same warm reception. Go said he goes around the country not merely to pursue his campaign but also to meet with the residents to cheer them up and listen to their concerns. Speaking at the summit, Go reaffirmed his commitment to champion … [Read more...] about Metro tricycle drivers support Bong Go
News P710 dagdag-sahod sa Metro Manila inihirit
MANILA -- Nanawagan ang isang labor group ngayong Lunes ng P710 na umento sa sahod para sa mga manggagawa sa pribadong sektor sa Metro Manila. Sa petisyon na inihain ng Trade Union Congress of the Philippines, hiningi nito sa Regional Wage Board na itaas sa P1,245 ang kasalakuyang minumum wage na P537. Katwiran ng grupo, nasa P416 lang ang naiuuwi ng minimum wage earners. Kung susumahin, mas mababa pa anila sa poverty threshold na P10,481 na itinakda ng Philippine Statistics Authority ang tunay na takehome pay na P9,222 kada buwan. Sa nasabing suweldo, 42 porsyento anila rito ay napupunta sa gastusin sa pagkain. Pero hindi anila ito makakabili ng masusustansyang pagkain para sa pamilyang may 5 miyembro, at sasapat lang para sa instant noodles, sardinas at processed foods. Dagdag ng TUCP, tumaas ang cost of living sa Metro Manila dahil sa tax reform law, na nagtaas ng buwis sa krudo, sugar-sweetened drinks at mga kotse. Nitong Nobyembre 2018 huling … [Read more...] about News P710 dagdag-sahod sa Metro Manila inihirit
Metro Manila workers seek P710 pay hike
Metro Manila workers seek P710 pay hike Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star) - April 29, 2019 - 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Workers in Metro Manila are seeking a P710 wage increase in their daily take home pay, a labor group said yesterday. The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) said they would file today a petition for a salary increase before the Regional Tripartite Wage and Productivity Board. The TUCP dismissed the government’s claim that a majority of Filipinos are out of poverty. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority and National Economic Development Authority, a family of five can be considered out of poverty if they can survive with P349 food per day or P10,481 a month. The TUCP said workers in urban areas should receive a minimum wage of P1,247 daily to live. “The current P537 salary for minimum wage earners in Metro Manila is not enough amid the rising costs of food and … [Read more...] about Metro Manila workers seek P710 pay hike