DOCSLIB.ORG

New Taxi Fleet Hits City Roads

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
New Taxi Fleet Hits City Roads QATAR | Page 20 SPORT | Page 1 Al-Attiyah cruises to second INDEX DOW JONES QE NYMEX QATAR 2, 20 COMMENT 18, 19 ARAB WORLD 3, 4 BUSINESS 1-12 Abu Dhabi Souq Waqif festival a 17,541.96 10,164.76 37.44 INTERNATIONAL 5-16 CLASSIFIED 9 -174.09 +133.74 -0.31 ISLAM 17 SPORT 1-8 big hit with little ones triumph -0.98% +1.33% -0.82% Latest Figures published in QATAR since 1978 FRIDAY Vol. XXXVII No. 10052 April 8, 2016 Rajab 1, 1437 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals In brief New taxi fl eet hits QATAR | Offi cial Emir sends message to French president HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has sent a message to French President Francois Hollande, city roads pertaining to bilateral relations and means to boost them as well as the Cars Taxi launches new fleet; dents and visitors to Qatar. latest regional and international country’s roads will have 5,000 “Every vehicle of Cars Taxi is developments. The verbal message cabs by October equipped with advanced mobile data was conveyed by HE the Foreign terminals (MDTs), inclusive of meters, Minister Sheikh Mohamed bin By Ramesh Mathew navigation systems, taxi tracking, dis- Abdulrahman al-Thani when the Staff Reporter patch and speed monitoring systems,” French President met him at the he explained. Elysee Palace in Paris yesterday. Cars Taxi’s operator in Qatar, Profi t During the meeting, they discussed arwa’s taxi fl eet is poised for a Group director P Balasubramaniam bilateral relations and ways to major expansion in six months claimed that since its introduction in enhance them as well as prospects Kby exceeding 5,000 vehicles as September 2014, their company’s taxis of promoting co-operation, besides one of its franchisees, Cars Taxi, is ex- had become a distinctive presence on issues of common concern. Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Aff airs HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani with US Secretary of State John Kerry and pected to introduce 500 more cars as the country’s roads. his GCC counterparts in Manama yesterday. part of its capacity-strengthening pro- “In line with the goals and objec- gramme. tives of the Qatar National Vision REGION | Diplomacy “Cars Taxi would have 1,000 cabs by 2030, our company is looking forward Saudi King Salman the end of October,” group CEO Abdul- to introduce hybrid taxis, similar to la al-Sabbagh announced yesterday, at those launched by us in the UAE,” he starts Egypt visit a ceremony which saw 25 new vehicles said. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques fl agged off . The company was hitherto Cars Taxi is also actively exploring King Salman of Saudi Arabia Kerry calls for ending operating 500 taxis. the possibility for introducing dedicat- yesterday started a five-day visit The country’s transport authorities ed taxis for families, women and people to Cairo in a show of support for have put in place an ambitious plan to with special needs. This concept has Egyptian President Abdel Fattah press into service no less than 7,000 been a success in the UAE. al-Sisi, with the leaders due to sign taxis by the turn of this decade as part At the ceremony, the company offi - a raft of investment deals. Saudi wars in Syria, Yemen of their commitment to improve the cials gave mementos and certifi cates to Arabia has pumped billions of taxi network. some of the better performers among dollars in aid and investment into rupted a shipment of weapons des- these issues,” Kerry said. Al-Sabbagh, who is also the chair- the Cars Taxi drivers. Egypt’s battered economy, and the Reuters/AFP man of the International Union of Qatar’s public transport provider Manama tined for Houthi rebels in Yemen. Sheikh Khalid, whose government two heads of state are expected to “We call on Iran to constructively accuses Iran of stoking persistent Public Transport Middle East and Mowasalat’s limousines director Ali North African (Mena) Region, said Abdulla al-Bazad and Taxi Manage- ink more investment agreements join in the eff orts to make peace and protests among the kingdom’s Shias, today amounting to about $1.7bn. the new taxis are being launched as ment Offi ce director Ali Hassan al- S Secretary of State John Ker- to help us to resolve Syria and rather echoed Kerry’s call for Iran to co- Live footage on state television there is a continuous growth in the Emadi were also present at the launch ry called yesterday for all ef- than to continue to send weapons to operate. showed Sisi greeting the 80-year-old taxi requirements of both the resi- ceremony. Page 2 forts to be applied to maintain Houthis, join in the eff ort... to make Iran’s “interventions through King Salman at Cairo airport. Page 3 U the cessation of hostilities in Syria peace and to work toward a cessation proxies in several parts of our region and build momentum for peace talks. of hostilities,” Kerry told reporters. (are) continuing unabated,” the Bah- ARAB WORLD | Crisis “We will need to apply all of our ef- Tehran and the Gulf states back op- raini foreign minister said. forts in order to maintain not only the position sides in Syria and Yemen. All the Gulf Arab states, apart from UN Syria envoy cessation of hostilities but to build Last year Iran struck a landmark Oman, are taking part in a Saudi-led delays peace talks some possible momentum in the ne- deal with world powers scaling back coalition that has been battling Iran- The start of a new round of peace gotiations themselves,” Kerry said in its nuclear programme, which has led backed rebels in Yemen since March talks on the Syrian war has been a statement after talks with his for- to the lifting of international sanc- last year, in a war which the UN says pushed back by two days so that eign ministers from the six-member tions on the Islamic republic. has killed around 6,300 people. UN mediator Staff an de Mistura Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) in The US Treasury last month im- Yemen’s warring parties have can travel to Damascus and Tehran Manama. posed fi nancial sanctions on Iran’s agreed to observe a UN-brokered to sound out their position on a Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al- Republican Guards, who conducted ceasefi re from midnight Sunday to be political transition, the envoy said Jubeir said in a separate statement ballistic missile tests over March 8-9. followed by peace negotiations in Ku- yesterday. De Mistura told a news that Gulf Arab states rejected the in- “The US and the GCC countries wait on April 18. conference he wanted to verify tervention of Iran into the aff airs of remain united in our opposition to Kerry will also discuss the situa- the position of international and the GCC states and what he called Iran’s missile activities but we say tion in Iraq, Lebanon, and elsewhere regional parties to the conflict to its attempts to smuggle weapons into very clearly to Iran... that we’re in the region during his meeting with ensure there was a critical mass some GCC states. prepared to work a new arrange- Gulf foreign ministers, a US offi cial Abdulla al-Sabbagh and senior off icials of Mowasalat flagging off the new taxis about “what could be a framework “If Iran continues its aggressive ment to find a peaceful solution to said. Page 3 yesterday: PICTURE: Jayaram of a political transition”. Meanwhile, policies and continues to intervene the Islamic State group was accused into the aff airs of the GCC states, it yesterday of kidnapping more than will be diffi cult to deal with Iran,” he Qatari FM takes part in GCC-US talks 300 employees of a cement factory added. in Syria. Page 4 Kerry also urged Iran to help end Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Aff airs HE Discussions also dealt with and the the wars raging in Yemen and Syria, Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman results of the working groups at the Greece to expel more migrants criticising the Islamic republic’s al-Thani participated in the joint GCC-US summit, which was held in AMERICA | Vote reece is preparing to expel more migrants decided to apply for asylum at “destabilising actions” in the Middle meeting of foreign ministers of the May 2015 at Camp David, as well as the migrants today under a contro- the last minute. Clinton, Sanders get East. Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) latest developments particularly in with US Secretary of State John Kerry Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Libya, besides versial EU-Turkey agreement, “Whoever applies for asylum is re- Speaking during a joint news G tough as race narrows yesterday in Manama, in preparation eff orts to combat terrorism and regional four days after a fi rst batch was shipped moved from the list,” the second offi - conference with Bahraini Foreign Hillary Clinton and leftist challenger for the US-GCC summit to be held in and international issues of common over, offi cials said yesterday. cial said. A fi rst batch of 202 migrants Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Bernie Sanders turned up the heat Riyadh on April 21. During the meeting, interest. A police source on the island of Les- were sent to Turkey from the islands of yesterday in the Democratic race al-Khalifah, Kerry condemned “the they discussed co-operation relations Qatar’s delegation to the meeting bos said some 50 migrants of undis- Lesbos and Chios on Monday, sparking for the White House, locking horns destabilising actions of Iran, which between the GCC countries and the US included HE Assistant Foreign Minister closed nationality would be sent back a fl urry of asylum demands and forc- over trade and the “Panama Papers” the US takes very seriously”.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • ARIJ 11Th ANNUAL FORUM "The Future of Investigative Reporting:Trends, Tools, & Technology"
    ARIJ 11th ANNUAL FORUM "The Future of Investigative Reporting:Trends, Tools, & Technology" 29 NOV - 2 DEC 2018 Dead Sea - Jordan WWW.ARIJ.NET WWW.ARIJ.NET Overview OVERVIEW he 11th Annual Forum for Investigative Journalism, hosted by ARIJ, took place at the T King Hussein Conference Center at the Dead Sea in Jordan on Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2018. The Forum was ARIJ’s biggest yet: nearly 500 participants from 37 countries attended. Some 18 Arab countries were represented. In addition, ARIJ boosted the outreach of the Forum by livestreaming and recording sessions. This meant that journalists unable to attend in person - including many Gazans, Yemenis, Syrians, and Libyans - could still benefit. ARIJ’s Forum has evolved into the most important journalism Forum in the Arab world and an unmissable event for media professionals in the region. 492 +50 +90 PARTICIPANTS SESSIONS SPEAKERS 2 ABOUT THE FORUM – TOPIC, FOCUS, BACKGROUND INFORMATION The year 2018 was challenging for investigative journalists in the Arab region and internationally. It was a deadly year: at least 54 journalists were killed for doing their job. The killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at his country’s embassy in Istanbul in October received widespread media coverage, but ARIJ also remembered those whose names were not so well publicized. The increasingly hostile environment was reflected in the theme of the Forum’s opening session, Life on the Edge. This theme was illustrated in an op-ed by ARIJ Executive Director Rana Sabbagh, which explored the constant dangers and rising repression that journalists in the region face.
    [Show full text]
  • The Committee to Protect Journalists the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Joint Stakeholder Submission to the UN Human Ri
    The Committee to Protect Journalists The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Joint Stakeholder Submission to the UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review - Lebanon 37th Session (Jan-Feb 2021) The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. We defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal. Contact Details: Website: https://cpj.org/ Postal address: P.O. Box 2675 New York, NY 10108 Telephone: +1 (212) 465-1004 Email: [email protected] The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) is dedicated to centering localized perspectives in the policy discourse to foster accountable, transparent, and just societies in the Middle East and North Africa. TIMEP was founded in 2013 in Washington, DC; it has a network of expert fellows located throughout the world. TIMEP is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the District of Columbia. Contact Details: Website: www.timep.org Postal address: 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 505 Washington, DC 20036 Telephone +1 (202) 969-3343 Email: [email protected] Introduction This joint submission documents a deterioration in the state of press freedom in Lebanon, as facilitated both by the country’s legal framework and its violative practices. The information presented in this submission is based on evidence collected by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) in collaboration with local human rights defenders, journalists, and lawyers. Prior Relevant UPR Recommendations 1. Lebanon underwent its 1st UPR cycle in November 2010 and its 2nd UPR cycle in November 2015.
    [Show full text]
  • Ashghal to Spend Qr22bn on New Projects in 2018
    BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Qatar ready for crunch game against INDEX DOW JONES QE NYMEX QATAR 2-6, 20 COMMENT 18, 19 Qatar’s low-cost base REGION 7 BUSINESS 1-6, 10-12 Bahrain, gives it competitive edge 24,774.30 8,500.08 59.62 ARAB WORLD 7 CLASSIFIED 7-10 +28.09 -0.95 -0.35 INTERNATIONAL 8-17 SPORTS 1-8 over other LNG suppliers says coach +0.11% -0.01% -0.58% Latest Figures published in QATAR since 1978 THURSDAY Vol. XXXVIII No. 10681 December 28, 2017 Rabia Il 10, 1439 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Nod to draft In brief law on realty QATAR | Reaction Emir sends condolences ownership by to Philippines president His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani and non-Qataris HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser he Cabinet has approved a draft Interior, the committee specialises in bin Khalifa al-Thani yesterday sent law on regulating the ownership framing policies and strategies per- cables of condolences to Philippines Tand usage of real estate by non- taining to traffi c and developments in President Rodrigo Duterte after a Qataris in the country. the fi eld, according to the report. It also tropical storm struck the southern The decision was taken at the regu- studies traffi c problems and suggests Philippines, killing more than 200 lar meeting of the Cabinet yesterday, appropriate solutions. people. The Qatari leaders wished HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani reviews the progress of Ashghal the offi cial Qatar News Agency (QNA) The report refers to the preparation the injured speedy recovery.
    [Show full text]
  • Histories of Humanitarian Action in the Middle East and North Africa
    HPG Working Paper Histories of humanitarian action in the Middle East and North Africa Edited by Eleanor Davey and Eva Svoboda September 2014 HPG Humanitarian Policy Group Acknowledgements The editors would like to thank all those who contributed to this publication and to the conference that its papers are drawn from. First and foremost, thanks are due to the speakers and authors – all those included in this collection, as well as Elcin Macar and Mohsen Ghafory-Ashtiani – whose expertise and enthusiasm have been fundamental. Anicée Van Engeland, Heba Morayef, Keith Watenpaugh and Moncef Kartas were members of the project steering committee and gave invaluable support and guidance for which HPG is very grateful. Background research was provided by Samir Naser and Tabitha Poulton. The conference would not have been possible without the support of the Arab Thought Forum (ATF) in Amman, in particular Dr Elsadig Elfaqih and Rana Arafat. It is also thanks to the ATF that the conference report was translated into Arabic. Scott Taylor’s help with regard to HRH Prince El Hassan Bin Talal’s speech was much appreciated. Last but not least, we would like to thank the scholars, practitioners and individuals who put the editors in touch with authors, and who provided valuable comments during the peer review process. Humanitarian Policy Group Overseas Development Institute 203 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NJ United Kingdom Tel. +44 (0) 20 7922 0300 Fax. +44 (0) 20 7922 0399 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.odi.org/hpg ISBN: 978 1 909464 86 5 © Overseas Development Institute, 2014 Readers are encouraged to quote or reproduce materials from this publication but, as copyright holders, ODI requests due acknowledgement and a copy of the publication.
    [Show full text]
  • Provider List International Hospital & Surgical Care Premier
    PROVIDER LIST INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL & SURGICAL CARE PREMIER March 16, 2020 24 Hours Helpline International Assistance Terms and Conditions : Telepon : +60 3 7962 1814 1. Only for clients who are using Hospital & Surgical Care Premier Whatsapp : +60 16 686 6284 2. Suggest to contact International Assistance Medical Helpline to check the provider list before seeking treatment Email : [email protected] 3. All hospitals, however, accept cashless for INPATIENT. Kindly refer for details to the attached list ** for another country please contact Helpline 4. Letter of Guarantee will be issued by International Assistance International Assistance 5. Please contact 24 Hours Helpline International Assistance in advance (at least 5 working days) prior to overseas medical treatment for Guarantee Letter issuance. 6. Please contact 24 hours Helpline International Assistance in advance for hospital providers information for Worldwide plan. 7. All Hospitals is base on coverage area due to plan coverage in the card . 8. Return Of Deposit Malaysia Hospitals - Cash Deposit - The hospital will return the patient's deposit funds, when the patient return and after receiving the Final GL from IA / Insurance - Credit Card - The hospital will return the patient's funds directly to the patient's credit card account no later than 14 days after the patient returns Singapore Hospitals - Cash Deposit - The hospital will return the patient's deposit funds, when the patient return and after receiving the Final GL from IA / Insurance - Credit Card -
    [Show full text]
  • Freedom of the Press 2009
    Freedom of the Press 2009 FURTHER DECLINES IN GLOBAL MEDIA INDEPENDENCE Selected data from Freedom House’s annual survey of press freedom Acknowledgments Freedom of the Press 2009 could not have been completed without the contributions of numerous Freedom House staff and consultants. The following section, entitled “The Survey Team,” contains a detailed list of writers without whose efforts this project would not have been possible. Karin Deutsch Karlekar, a senior researcher at Freedom House, served as managing editor of this year’s survey. Extensive research, editorial, and administrative assistance was provided by Denelle Burns, as well as by Sarah Cook, Tyler Roylance, Elizabeth Floyd, Joanna Perry, Joshua Siegel, Charles Liebling, and Aidan Gould. Overall guidance for the project was provided by Arch Puddington, director of research, and by Christopher Walker, director of studies. We are grateful for the insights provided by those who served on this year’s review team, including Freedom House staff members Arch Puddington, Christopher Walker, Karin Deutsch Karlekar, Sarah Cook, and Tyler Roylance. In addition, the ratings and narratives were reviewed by a number of Freedom House staff based in our overseas offices. This report also reflects the findings of the Freedom House study Freedom in the World 2009: The Annual Survey of Political Rights and Civil Liberties. Statistics on internet usage were taken from www.internetworldstats.com. This project was made possible by the contributions of the Asia Vision Foundation, F. M. Kirby, Free Voice, Freedom Forum, The Hurford Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc., The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the National Endowment for Democracy, The Nicholas B.
    [Show full text]
  • Syria's New Media Landscape
    Middle East Institute December 2016 Syria’s New Media Landscape Independent Media Born Out of War Antoun Issa MEI Policy Paper 2016-9 © 2016 The Middle East Institute The Middle East Institute 1761 N Street NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Follow MEI: @MiddleEastInst /MiddleEastInstitute /user/middleastinstitute MEI Policy Paper 2016-9 Syria’s New Media Landscape Independent Media Born Out of War Antoun Issa Middle East Institute This paper is dedicated to the scores of Syrian journalists risking their lives to tell their nation’s tragic story. Special thanks to Paul Salem for his invaluable advice and guidance, as well as Bridget Gill, Joseph Leone, Kristopher Kaliher, Mustafa Dabbas, Ibrahim al-Assil and Zana Omer for their assistance in completing this project. A note of gratitude also to the more than a dozen Syrian media outlets, and several NGOs and U.S. government officials who were interviewed during the research for this paper. Contents 1 Introduction 3 Syria’s Uprising and the Emergence of Independent Media 5 Development of Syrian Media Culture 6 Media in Rebel-Held Zones 18 Community Media in Pro-Regime Areas 20 NGO Assistance and Media Training 21 U.S. State Department – Near Eastern Affairs 22 European NGOs 23 Challenges for Media Training Programs 26 Recommendations 30 Endnotes Summary he Syrian Civil War has shaken the country’s media landscape and provided Tspace for the nascent emergence of an independent Syrian media. Syria’s media culture is undergoing significant transformation from a top-down, state- run industry, to a diverse arena populated by competing viewpoints and driven by communities.
    [Show full text]
  • Lebanon: Freedom in the World 2020
    4/8/2020 Lebanon | Freedom House FREEDOM IN THE WORLD 2020 Lebanon 44 PARTLY FREE /100 Political Rights 14 /40 Civil Liberties 30 /60 LAST YEAR'S SCORE & STATUS 45 /100 Partly Free Global freedom statuses are calculated on a weighted scale. See the methodology. https://freedomhouse.org/country/lebanon/freedom-world/2020 1/20 4/8/2020 Lebanon | Freedom House Overview Lebanon’s political system ensures representation for its many sectarian communities, but suppresses intracommunity competition and impedes the rise of cross-sectarian or secularist parties. Residents enjoy some civil liberties and media pluralism, but grapple with the government’s inability to address pervasive corruption and inconsistent support for the rule of law. Lebanon has also struggled to support the refugees who make up over a quarter of its population, with refugees from Syria facing especially difficult circumstances as they face unemployment, restrictions on movement, and the risk of refoulement. Key Developments in 2019 Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned at the end of October, in the wake of massive antigovernment protests that erupted earlier that month when the government proposed an increase in the value-added tax (VAT) and implemented a new fee for mobile messaging services. The movement was marked by violent clashes between protesters and security forces resulting in dozens of injuries. The government introduced strict new curfews limiting the movement of Syrian refugees, as well as a stringent permit system restricting their access to employment. In May, authorities deported nearly 3,000 refugees, despite concerns that they could be detained and tortured in Syria. Political Rights A.
    [Show full text]
  • Project of Statistical Data Collection on Film and Audiovisual Markets in 9 Mediterranean Countries
    Film and audiovisual data collection project EU funded Programme FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL DATA COLLECTION PROJECT PROJECT TO COLLECT DATA ON FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL PROJECT OF STATISTICAL DATA COLLECTION ON FILM AND AUDIOVISUAL MARKETS IN 9 MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES Country profile: 3. LEBANON EUROMED AUDIOVISUAL III / CDSU in collaboration with the EUROPEAN AUDIOVISUAL OBSERVATORY Dr. Sahar Ali, Media Expert, CDSU Euromed Audiovisual III Under the supervision of Dr. André Lange, Head of the Department for Information on Markets and Financing, European Audiovisual Observatory (Council of Europe) Tunis, 27th February 2013 Film and audiovisual data collection project Disclaimer “The present publication was produced with the assistance of the European Union. The capacity development support unit of Euromed Audiovisual III programme is alone responsible for the content of this publication which can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union, or of the European Audiovisual Observatory or of the Council of Europe of which it is part.” The report is available on the website of the programme: www.euromedaudiovisual.net Film and audiovisual data collection project NATIONAL AUDIOVISUAL LANDSCAPE IN NINE PARTNER COUNTRIES LEBANON 1. BASIC DATA ............................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Institutions................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 Landmarks ...............................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Communication Interventions Supporting Positive Civic Action in Lebanon
    Helpdesk Report Communication interventions supporting positive civic action in Lebanon Dylan O’Driscoll University of Manchester 05 March 2018 Questions What communications or programmatic efforts are available to support positive civic action programmes in Lebanon? What is the media landscape for communication interventions? Contents 1. Overview 2. Media and Tensions/Conflict resolution 3. Communication Initiatives 4. Media in Lebanon 5. Social Media in Lebanon 6. References The K4D helpdesk service provides brief summaries of current research, evidence, and lessons learned. Helpdesk reports are not rigorous or systematic reviews; they are intended to provide an introduction to the most important evidence related to a research question. They draw on a rapid desk-based review of published literature and consultation with subject specialists. Helpdesk reports are commissioned by the UK Department for International Development and other Government departments, but the views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of DFID, the UK Government, K4D or any other contributing organisation. For further information, please contact [email protected]. 1. Overview Lebanon witnessed a vicious civil war between 1975 and 1990 in which tens of thousands of civilians were killed, injured, displaced, disappeared, or harmed in the violence. The Ta’if Agreement ended the war; however, by dividing power between the three main confessions it entrenched divides within society. Moreover, by creating an amnesty for crimes during the civil war,
    [Show full text]
  • Cimatu Pinuri Ang Mga Nakasagip Sa Ibong Endemic Sa Gitna Ng ECQ
    STRATEGIC BANNER COMMUNICATION UPPER PAGE 1 EDITORIAL CARTOON STORY STORY INITIATIVES PAGE LOWER SERVICE May 11, 2020 PAGE 1/ DATE TITLE : Cimatu pinuri ang mga nakasagip sa ibong endemic sa gitna ng ECQ May 10, 2020 @ 4:57 PM 15 hours ago Views: 224 Manila, Philippines – Dahil sa pagkakasagip sa tinaguriang endemic bird sa gitna ng quarantine pinuri ni Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu ang mga wildlife officers na nakasagip sa blue-naped parrot sa Manila habang ipinatutupad ang enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) sa Luzon at iba pang lugar sa bansa upang mapigilan ang pagkalat ng COVID-19. “Our wildlife enforcers deserve a salute for their efforts to recover a national treasure – the blue-naped parrot that is endemic to Luzon and classified as ‘near threatened’ or may be considered threatened with extinction in the near future,” sabi ni Cimatu. Ayon sa DENR ang mga wildlife officers na tinutukoy ni Cimatu ay ang mga tauhan ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-National Capital Region na pinangunahan ni Special Investigator Rey Florano. Magugunitang noong Abril 29, 2020 nang magtungo ang grupo ni Florano sa condominium building sa San Andres Bukid matapos makatanggap ng tawag sa telepono mula sa isang residente na nagngangalang Athena Parado dahil sa pagkakakita sa ibon sa kanilang lugar. Matapos mailigtas ang ibon ay agad itong dinala ng grupo sa Wildlife Rescue Center ng DENR’s Biodiversity Management Bureau sa Quezon City kung saan ito mananatili at aalagaan. Ayon kay Cimatu, patuloy ang DENR sa pagtupad sa kanilang mandato na protektahan ang ating “flora at fauna” kahit na mayroong COVID-19 crisis.
    [Show full text]
  • THE MAY 2019 MID-TERM ELECTIONS: Outcomes, Process, Policy Implications
    CenPEG Political Situationer No. 07 10 July 2019 THE MAY 2019 MID-TERM ELECTIONS: Outcomes, Process, Policy Implications Introduction The May 2019 mid-term elections took place amidst the now familiar problems of compromised voting transparency and accuracy linked with the automated election system (AES). Moreover, martial law was still in place in Mindanao making it difficult for opposition candidates to campaign freely. Towards election time, the systematic red-tagging and harassment of militant opposition candidates and civil society organizations further contributed to an environment of fear and impunity. In this context, the Duterte administration’s official candidates and allies won most of the contested seats nationally and locally but how this outcome impacts on the remaining three years of the administration is open to question. This early, the partisan realignments and negotiations for key positions in both the House and the Senate and the maneuverings for the 2022 presidential elections are already in place. Such actions are bound to deepen more opportunistic behavior by political allies and families and affect the political capital of the presidency as it faces new challenges and problems in its final three years in office. The Senate Elections: “Duterte Magic?” In an electoral process marred by persistent transparency and accuracy problems embedded in the automated election system, the administration candidates and allies dominated the elections. This victory has been attributed to the so-called “Duterte magic” but a careful analysis of the winning 12 candidates for the Senate shows a more nuanced reading of the results. At best, President Duterte and the administration can claim full credit for the victory of four senators: Christopher “Bong” Go, Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa, Francis Tolentino, and Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III.
    [Show full text]