Jing Villamente

Quezon City

Writer at The Daily Tribune (Philippines)

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DILG launches online tool for local roads, bridges data

1 week ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has launched an online database where the public can access up-to-date information on the state of local roads and bridges nationwide. Through the Local Roads and Bridges Inventory (LRBI), accessible at lrbi.dilg.gov.ph, the public can view details on the status and condition of provincial, city, municipal, and barangay roads and bridges.
LTFRB, LTO crack down on reckless drivers, colorums

1 week ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has launched a nationwide crackdown on reckless public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call for stricter road discipline. LTFRB Chair Teofilo Guadiz III on Tuesday said the agency is coordinating with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and local governments to identify and penalize drivers endangering public safety.
QCPD deploys over 1K cops for Semana Santa

1 week ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

Cops from the Quezon City Police District are set to be deployed to various parts of the city to ensure safety during the observance of the Holy Week. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) is prepared to ensure public safety and security during the observance of Holy Week, QCPD director P/BGen. Melecio Buslig Jr. said Tuesday.
LTO-NCR warns against colorum vehicles ahead Holy Week

1 week ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

The Land Transportation Office–National Capital Region (LTO-NCR) on Tuesday reminded the public not to patronize colorum vehicles, especially when traveling to the provinces for the Holy Week break. The advisory was issued following a safety inspection conducted on Monday at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) by the LTO-NCR in coordination with the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The inspection was led by DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon, LTO-NCR Regional Director Roque I.
LTO summons owner, driver of ill-fated jeepney

1 week ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has summoned the registered owner and the driver of a passenger jeepney involved in a fatal road accident here Sunday morning. LTO chief Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said Monday that a show cause order had been issued to both the owner and the driver. The driver’s license has been preventively suspended for 90 days.
BIR, BoC ramp up crackdown on illicit trade

1 week ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

The recent destruction of P3.26 billion worth of smuggled vape products marked another milestone in the Philippine government’s intensified campaign against illicit trade, led by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BoC). BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said the agency has been strengthening its enforcement operations targeting both established and emerging sources of tax evasion, particularly in the vape and tobacco sectors.
NHA People’s Caravan invades Zamboanga, Bulacan

1 week ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

The National Housing Authority (NHA) continued its “People’s Caravan: Serbisyong Dala ay Pag-asa” program, bringing social services to over 6,000 housing beneficiaries in Zamboanga and Bulacan. NHA general manager Joeben Tai and personnel from the Region IX & BARMM Office and Community Support Services Department (CCSD) led the two-day caravan in Barangays Ayala and Recodo, Zamboanga City, on Thursday and Friday. Approximately 5,000 residents attended.
Jeepney driver faces raps over ‘Killer Highway’ mishap

1 week ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

The driver of a passenger jeepney that overturned in a fatal accident along Commonwealth Avenue was arrested and will face charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide, physical injury and damage to property. Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director Police Brig. Gen.
Barangay Obrero blaze displaces 100 families

1 week ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente |Aljon eguia

At least 100 families were affected after a third-alarm fire razed a residential area in Barangay Obrero in Quezon City last Saturday night. Based on the initial report from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire broke out along Makabayan Street.
BIR easing tax filing as deadline nears

1 week ago | tribune.net.ph | Jing Villamente

With the 15 April income tax deadline nearing, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. in a public advisory, encouraged taxpayers to use the agency’s electronic facilities and tax payment channels. “Our goal is to make tax compliance easier and hassle-free for our taxpayers. We will continue to enhance our services and exert more efforts to achieve that,” Lumagui said in his social media post.