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RESIDENT DUTERTE has admitted that corruption in government has worsened, but he vowed to fight it the last remaining years of his term which ends in 2022. Duterte said the it. made a pledge if I rememcountry continues to be “Alam mo hanggang ber two sessions, three plagued with corruption ngayon corruption pa sessions ago, that I will Continue on page 3 despite his efforts to stop rin ang problema. I have
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Road-clearing operations resume KIDAPAWAN CITY - The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered the resumption of the road-clearing operation (RCO) in the country and gave local governments 60 days to comply with
the Presidential directive. The DILG was following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to clear all roads of blockades or obstruction to ease the flow of traffic and movement of people. Interior Secre-
tary Eduardo Año said that with the improved quarantine classification in many areas, the road-clearing will officially commence on November 16 until January 15. “Sisimulan na po ulit Continue on page 3
No citywide lockdown in Davao
Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte. (CIO)
DAVAO CITY – Mayor Sara Duterte denied reports the local government would lockdown the whole city due to the spike in Covid-19 cases, calling it “fake news.” Duterte’s reaction came after news of it broke in social media. She advised residents to only get government advisories, announcements, decisions, and other information from legitimate sources such as the official website and social media accounts of the Davao City government. “Again i-remind lang nato ang kaigsoonang Dabawenyo nga kung dili siya gikan sa official city government accounts, kung dili siya gikan sa mga official city government channels, social media, radio station, and advisory publications sa atong mainstream media partners, there is no truth to any information,” she said. Duterte said that there has never Continue on page 2
Still worst place for journos FROM BEING 5th worst country for journalists, the Philippines now slid to 7th and is declared the “biggest mover” in the Global Impunity Index released recently by the Committee to Protect Journalists’ (CPJ). This was also confirmed by the Presiden-
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tial Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) and it welcomed the report, calling it an “incontrovertible demonstration and validation of the government’s unfeigned dedication to safeguarding press freedom and protecting the life, liberty, and security of media workers amid huge challenges.” Continue on page 2
Sulu pursues peace and development to combat violence
Gov. Sakur Tan poses with beneficiaries of the farm equipment he donated for a demo farm in Patikul town. (OPG)
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SULU – Governor Sakur Tan called on locals to continue supporting the government’s peace and development programs in Sulu in an effort to end the cycle of violence in the province. Tan also renewed his strong commitment to President Rodrigo Duterte’s Executive Order 70 providing for a Wholeof-Nation approach in ending armed conflict
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and gives importance to inclusive and sustainable framework towards attaining peace. Just recently, Tan - in support to the model farm program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the 21st Infantry Battalion – donated farm facilities to villagers in Danag in Patikul town. The facilities were turned over to village
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chieftain Barri Ukang. Another demo far, was also launched in the village of Taung in the same town in support to the civil-military efforts of the 32nd Infantry Battalion. A field school for farmers called “Madrasa Sin Pag Uma” is also expected in Taung will be launched soon. Tan, an influential Continue on page 3
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Still worst place for journos Continued from page 1 “The Philippines is the biggest mover in this year’s rankings, improving from the fifth-worst country worldwide to the seventh-worst. The Philippines has 11 unsolved murders in the current 10-year index period, compared with 41 for last year’s index,” the global media watchdog said. PTFoMs Chairman and Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the achievement marks the beginning of bigger goals and greater success. “We shall remain steadfast in our commitment to protect and promote media security by all means legally possible, relentless in the face of adversity,” he said, describing the latest GII ranking as a clear manifestation of the country’s working justice system. PTFoMS Co-Chairman and Presidential Communications Operations Officer (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar also noted that despite the task force’s recent accomplishments, which have drawn international attention, the body would continue to safeguard press freedom in the Philippines. “This is a testament to the relentless efforts of the government in protecting our media workers from threats and violence. Rest assured that the Duterte administration will always uphold freedom of speech and expression. There is no other way to interpret this great improvement but to think that we are on the right track and, at the same time, that we should do more,” Andanar said. “Congratulations are in order for all stakeholders in this effective campaign in ending impunity against our fellow media workers. But the PTFoMS must not rest on its laurels. There is more to be done,” he added. The CPJ’s report “reflects the fact that the November 2009 Ampatuan, Maguindanao massacre of 58 people, including 30 journalists and two media workers, no longer falls into the 10-year time frame for calculating the index.”
“Landmark convictions late last year led CPJ to adjust the status of the Ampatuan cases to ‘partial impunity’ from ‘full impunity’ previously – meaning that they would no longer have figured into the index calculation regardless of the time frame,” it said. Last December 19, the Quezon City Regional Trial Court that heard the massacre case for a full decade handed down the guilty verdict against the masterminds and their accomplices in the gruesome crime and sentenced them to long years in prison. PTFoMS Executive Director and PCOO Undersecretary Joel Sy Egco said he was elated by the big improvement in the country’s ranking even as he vowed to work harder to finally remove the Philippines from the top 10 list. “In spite of the many challenges our media workers are facing right now due to the pandemic, the country has a reason to be happy for this very welcome development. However, we will not rest until we are completely out of this list and until the day that no more media worker had to be killed in the name of his sacred duty and regardless of motive,” he said. Egco said PTFoMS would have to clarify the 11 unsolved cases since most of them are undergoing trial in various courts all over the country. He vowed that the government would not let any killer of media workers go unpunished. Aside from addressing the unsolved media killings, he said the task force has helped hundreds of journalists, including victims of online harassment, since its creation in 2016 as it relentlessly pursues and keeps track of all cases of media violence in the country and provides the public with up-to-date information on the progress of these cases. CPJ’s annual Global Impunity Index, which spotlights countries where journalists are singled out for murder and their killers go free, showed little change from a year earlier. So-
malia, Syria, Iraq, and South Sudan occupy the worst four spots on the list, in that order, as war and political instability perpetuate the cycle of violence and lawlessness. But each year the index includes more stable countries where criminal and political groups, politicians, business leaders, and other powerful actors resort to violence to silence critical and investigative journalists. CPJ has found that corruption, weak institutions, and lack of political will to pursue robust investigations are all factors behind impunity in these countries, which include Pakistan, Mexico, and the Philippines. Pakistan and the Philippines have been mainstays on the Global Impunity Index since its inception in 2008. Landmark convictions of the Maguindanao massacre led CPJ to adjust the status of the Ampatuan cases to “partial impunity” from “full impunity” previously – meaning that they would no longer have figured into the index calculation regardless of the time frame. CPJ said the Philippines has 11 unsolved murders in the current 10-year index period, compared with 41 for last year’s index. However, the Ampatuan case took a full decade to try, and the chief defendants, namely convicted masterminds Andal Ampatuan Jr. and Zaldy Ampatuan, have appealed their convictions. In the Philippines’ labyrinthine and politicized legal system, their legal challenges could take several years to be tried and the possibility of their acquittal on appeal still looms large. Scores of suspects remain free, including Ampatuan clan members, leaving those who have pursued justice for the slain journalists exposed to possible reprisals. Meanwhile, the unaccountable killings continue apace, with at least two Filipino journalists murdered for their work so far in 2020. (With a report from Mindanao Examiner)
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No citywide lockdown in Davao Continued from page 1 been a discussion on the implementation of a city-wide lockdown contrary to the posts proliferating on Facebook. “The only lockdowns the city imposes are house, compound, street, and barangay lockdown,” she said, stressing all local government announcements and other plans, especially on its Covid-19 response are disseminated to the public through formal advisories before its implementation. She appealed anew to Dabawenyos to refrain from sharing unverified information from social media platforms to avoid panic. “Make sure na kung kamo mag share, verified ang inyohang information. Meaning gipangutana na ninyo ang tao kung tinuod ba ang iyahang gi-istorya,” the mayor said as she urged locals to report people who spread fake news on all platforms to the Davao City Police Office. Duterte said the sudden surge in Covid-19 cases was due to mass gatherings and non-essential movement of residents
here. “The top two reasons for the fast spreading or increase of transmission are mass gatherings and non-essential movements,” she said. Davao City has over 800 active Covid-19 cases and at least 140 deaths. Duterte said the local government continues to track down those who had contacts with Covid-19 infected people despite it being a daunting task. The Department of Interior and Local Government also provided 1,400 contact tracers. Duterte said she hopes that the Davao QR (quick response) code system, which is currently under pilot testing, will fast track the contact tracing once it is fully operational. Duterte also reiterated the risk of transmission in crowded places or confined and closes spaces such as offices and spaces with poor air ventilation. She urged Dabawenyos to only leave their homes for essential needs such as food, hospital, medicines, money, work, and shelter. (With a report from the Malou Cablinda.)
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Corruption is worse now: Duterte Continued from page 1 concentrate the last remaining years of my term fighting corruption kasi hanggang ngayon hindi humihina, lumalakas pa lalo. Para na tuloy naging inutil ang mga opisyal ng bayan na wala talagang magawa with the onslaught of corruption,” Duterte said. Among the government agencies laden with corruption allegations are the Philippine Health Insurance Corpotation (PhilHealth), the Department of Health (DOH), the Department of Pub-
lic Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Many PhilHealth officials have already resigned from their posts following the scandals in the advance payment to private hospitals. However, Duterte said resigned officials are not yet off the hook as he ordered a thorough investigation into the corruption mess. “Hindi po ako naniniwala na wala akong magawa. May magawa ako. Hindi naman siguro to eradicate corruption in its totality. But I think
kami, Cabinet members, nandito man sila nakikinig, in our own — not small — but in our dedication, we would come up a very strong stand against corruption.” “Eradication maybe a part but not all. Pero talagang hihirit ako. Ang una kong sinabi sabi ko yayariin ko kayo ‘yung sa PhilHealth at tinotoo ko talaga. Marami na ngayon sa kanila na tinanggal, ‘yung iba nag-resign. But let me remind everybody in this government na your resignation will not save your neck. Alam mo bakit? You
Road-clearing operations resume Continued from page 1 ang road clearing starting November 16. We hope that the LGUs, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, will show the same enthusiasm and positive results that they were able to achieve last year as we aim for safer and accessible roads free from illegal and potentially hazardous encroachments. Despite the January 15 deadline, we wish to remind the LGUs that RCO is year-long endeavor, kaya kailangan natin ang kanilang commitment at pakikiisa,” Año said. In the DILG Memorandum Circular 2020-145, Año said though that the resumption of RCO will vary, in different degrees, depending on the quarantine classification of a certain area. “We may have resumed RCO, but we acknowledge the threat posed by Covid-19, hence, we still take into consideration the quarantine classification of the LGU.” He said that full implementation of the RCO will be enforced in areas under Moderate General Community Quarantine and the New Normal or Post-Quarantine Scenario. And partial implementation of the ROC will be executed by local governments under General Community Quarantine, but suspended in areas under Moderate Enhanced Community Quarantine and En-
hanced Community Quarantine. Año said that partial implementation in areas under GCQ is limited to the actual removal or abatement of road and sidewalk obstructions that are considered dangerous to motorists and pedestrians and road clearing for the purpose of establishing bike lanes. He said full implementation in MGCQ areas and below requires the local governments to adopt all components of the RCO as provided by DILG Memorandum Circular 2020-027. “We maintain the same resolve and principle as when we started this campaign. Ito po ay para sa kaginhawahan ng ating mga mamamayan and we expect the LGUs down to the barangays to deliver,” he said. According to the memorandum, road obstructions such as vehicular terminals except in areas designated by the local governments, vending sites, house encroachments that obstruct the right-of-way, debris, waste materials, and other junked items, among others must be cleared off roadways. But parked ambulance and public emergency vehicles, checkpoints established by Inter-Agency Task Force, local governments, police and military and temporary
obstructions caused by the establishment of bike lanes are exempted from being removed or apprehended. The banning of motorized pedicabs and tricycles on national roads and highways must be implemented by the local governments notwithstanding the rules and guidelines set by the Department of Transportation on the operation of tricycles during the community quarantine period. (With a report from Rhoderick Beñez)
are not allowed to resign if there is a pending case against you. Mag-resign ka man hindi ka mag-report but then you would be summoned or subpoenaed not because you are already out of government but because for all intents and purposes you are still a part of government. You are not allowed to resign to escape liability,” he said. Duterte also ordered the creation of a “mega task force” to investigate corruption allegations in all government agencies and file charges against those involved in the nefarious activities. “And this is my second call for a total campaign against corruption. Iyong Task Force na nabuo ko — puro man abugado ‘yon, puro engineer, puro doktor — this time we will look into every department. But upon my request, behest, to focus sa corruption sa DPWH. Let me state here and now that I have nothing against Secretary Villar. He is one of the hardworking at maraming accomplishments si Secretary Villar. But you know accomplishments alone to me should
not suffice para na sa akin, hindi na kay Secretary Villar, because it’s not his job to be running after crooks. But it behooves upon me to see to it na itong corruption mahinto kung hindi ma — at least maputol na nang kaunti. So we are expanding the investigation sa corruption sa agriculture with special focus sa DPWH. And as the same, I will order your suspension. I need not go to court. Sabi ko nga itong presidency hindi naman inutil kasi kung inutil ako, aalis na ako dito, ibigay ko na sa iba,” Duterte said. Four years into his presidency and rhetorical statements and warnings against corrupt officials, Duterte admitted his failure in eradicating corruption in government. “Kung naging inutil man ako noon maybe we were too busy looking for money. Ngayon na may kaunting may maipakita kami sa inyo...And I will allow the secretaries to continue with their projects — you still have my full support. But ang focus ko ngayon, the Office of the President itself, will be against corruption. So
in the coming days expect itong suspension not — kasi kung i-suspend kita may duda ako. Hindi ako mag-suspend ng tao na walang kasalanan.” “It would be expanded with the relentless energy. If need be, kukuha ako ng marami pang abugado. Tutal iilang buwan na lang ‘yan, buwanan na lang ‘yan. But to the very last day, may i-suspend pa ako siguro na mga empleyado. Now, that is very clear. I do not think that you receive the message equivocal. It has only one impact,” he said. But even before the mega task force headed by Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra could start investigating corruption in government, Duterte has virtually cleared DOH Secretary Francisco Duque and DPWH Secretary Mark Villar of any corruption allegations. Even in the past, several presidential appointees who were accused of corruption were only assigned to other government agencies or in Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations. (Mindanao Examiner)
Basilan village dedicates plaza to slain Catholic missionary priest VILLAGERS IN Basilan province have unveiled a garden and a plaza dedicated to a Catholic missionary priest who was slain by the Abu Sayyaf 20 years ago. Barangay Tumahubong in the town of Sumisip unveiled the “Father Rhoel Gallardo, CMF, and Companions Plaza” on October 23. A school building was also dedicated to Father Gallardo. “This is a way of acknowledging the martyrdom of Father Gallardo and his companions,” said Claretian priest Arvin Buenconsejo Bellen, the priest at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish in Tumahubong. Bishop Leo Dalmao of
Isabela City, community leaders, both Muslim and Christian, and villagers witnessed the unveiling of the plaza and the garden. On March 21, 2000, the terrorist group attacked Claret School in Tumahubong and abducted Father Gallardo, the school director and several teachers, including dozens of innocent students. After a month and a half - on May 3, 2000 - Father Gallardo was killed in a crossfire between security forces who tried to rescue the hostages, and the Abu Sayyaf. Father Bellen said the area in front of the village church “was a witness to the
pain, struggle, and joy” of the community. “It was where the bodies of those who died were laid and where people cried looking for their abducted relatives,” he said. Father Bellen said the slain Claretian missionary inspired him to become a priest. “When I heard about the abduction of a Claretian missionary on the news, my eyes were opened to the religious life and so I joined the congregation,” he said. Father Bellen said the initiative to rename the village square after the slain priest came from the villagers. “It was not the parish, nor the government, but the community that declared
that this plaza should be in honor of Father Rhoel,” he stressed, adding, the decision highlighted the “closeness” of the missionaries to the people, not only to the Catholics, but also to the Muslims and the indigenous peoples in the area. The unveiling of the plaza was scheduled last May 3 in time for the 20th death anniversary of Father Gallardo, but it was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “This plaza is now a symbol and a reminder of understanding beyond our religion, our group, our principles,” said Father Bellen. (Marielle Lucenio - LiCAS)
Sulu pursues peace and development to combat violence Continued from page 1 philanthropist and a respected leader in the South, is actively involved in advo-
cating peace in Sulu, one of 5 provinces under the Muslim autonomous region. In his long years in public service,
Tan is largely credited for turning Sulu from a once war-ravaged province to what it is now. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Irregular Ang Menses: Ano Ang Dahilan?
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ng normal na dalaw ng regla (menstruation) ay mula 21 hanggang 35 araw. Ito ang panahon na kumakapal ang matris at nalalagas ito sa pagkakaroon ng regla. Kadalasan, tumatagal ng mula 2 hanggang 7 araw ang regla. May mga babae na irregular ang menstruation. Minsan mahina ang regla, at minsan masyadong malakas at tumatagal ng lampas 7 araw. Minsan naman ay mahaba ang pagitan sa pagdating ng menses (lampas 35 araw). Heto ang mga posibleng dahilan: 1. Pagbubuntis – Kung may problema sa pagbubuntis tulad ng ectopic pregnancy (sa labas ng matris nabuo ang fetus), magiging irregular ang regla. 2. May bukol sa matris – Posibleng may kondisyon sa matris tulad ng myoma, ovarian cyst, polyp at iba pang bukol. Magpasuri sa doktor. 3. Pag-inom ng ga-
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mot – Ang pag-inom ng aspirin at warfarin ay nakalalabnaw ng dugo. Dahil dito, posibleng lumakas ang pagdurugo. Ang pag-inom ng gamot sa depression at utak ay puwede din magpahinto ng regla. 4. Stress – Bukod sa stress, ang pag-trabaho sa gabi o night-shift workers ay posibleng magdulot ng irregular menses. Nagugulo ang tamang oras ng katawan. 5. Paninigarilyo – Ang sigarilyo ay posibleng magdulot ng irregular menses. 6. Sobra sa pag-ehersisyo – Kapag matindi ang ehersisyo, aakalain ng katawan na ikaw ay may “stress”. Dahil dito at pansamantalang titigil ang regla. 7. Kulang sa nutrisyon – Kung kulang ang sustansya ng iyong kinakain, magkukulang ka sa dugo at magiging maputla ang regla. 8. Menopause – Ang pangkaraniwang edad ng menopause ay mula 48 hanggang 55. Nagiging irregular ang regla, humi-
hina at tuluyang titigil na. 9. Mga sakit sa thyroid tulad ng hyperthyroidism at hypothyroidism. Ang PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) ay nagdudulot ng hormonal imbalance at pagloloko ng regla. Kumonsulta sa doktor. Magpasuri sa Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB): Ang iyong OB ay magsasagawa ng eksaminasyon sa puwerta (pelvic examination). Magpapakuha din ng CBC para malaman kung kulang sa dugo (anemia). Ang Ultrasound ng Matris (Ultrasound of the Abdomen and Pelvis) ay makatutulong para malaman kung may bukol sa matris, obaryo at iba pang parte. Depende sa makikitang sakit, magbibigay ang doktor ng tamang gamutan para sa iyo. Minsan ay nagbibigay ng “pills” ang doktor para maging regular ang iyong regla. Good luck po.
RECIPE
Vegan Mongolian Beef
panlasangpinoyrecipes.com INGREDIENTS : For the Sauce • 2 tbsp. soy sauce • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar (turbinado, coconut or organic brown sugar all work) • 1/4 cup water • 2 tbsp. chilled water • 1 tsp. cornstarch
For the Stir-Fry • 1-8 oz. package seitan strips (or make your own ) • 2 tbsp. cornstarch • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger • 2-3 dried chili peppers, halved (optional) • 2 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
INSTRUCTIONS : 1. Make the sauce by stirring soy sauce, sugar and 1/4 cup of water or broth together in a small bowl. Stir cornstarch and chilled water together in a small cup. Set aside. 2. Drain the seitan and discard liquid. Place cornstarch into a medium bowl and add seitan strips. Toss to coat. 3. Coat the bottom of a large skillet with oil and place over medium-high heat. Add seitan in as even a layer as possible. Cook until strips are browned and crisp on bottoms, about 4-5 minutes.
Flip and cook 4-5 minutes more, until strips are crispy on opposite sides. Remove seitan from skillet and transfer to a paper-towel lined plate. Lower heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger and dried chilies, if using, to skillet. Sauté 2 minutes, until very fragrant and chilies begin to darken a bit. Return seitan to skillet with sauce, cornstarch mixture and scallions. Flip a few times to coat, and cook just until sauce becomes very thick, about 2 minutes. Divide noodles or rice onto plates and top with seitan. Serve immediately.
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EBU CITY – Cebu’s first toll bridge is expected to open greater economic opportunities for the province and the rest of the Visayas region, according to the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) which manages the construction project. The P30-billion project will spur more trade activ- va Link Expressway (CCLEX) is connecting Mactan Island’s ities, said CCLEC president and nearing completion despite the Cordova town to the capital general manager Allan Alfon. coronavirus pandemic’s negcity of Cebu He said the Cebu-Cordo- ative impact on the local eco-
Contact tracing app to be launched in Cebu, 3 other airports THE AVIATION and Airports Sector of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) will soft launch a contact tracing app that was co-developed by the Philippine Ports Authority and Cosmotech Philippines, Inc. in four airports in the country. Traze, a nationwide and unified QR code-based app will automate the contact tracing of agencies under the DOTr’s Aviation and Airports sector, such as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Manila International Airports Authority (MIAA), Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC), and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA). The contact tracing app will be simultaneously pilot-tested through a soft launch at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Clark Internal Airport, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, and Davao International Airport. Other airports will follow soon. After a month or by November 28, the use of Traze will be made mandatory for all air passengers in all airports nationwide.
As directed by Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, the use of Traze app, which was pioneered by the PPA in ports last month, will eventually be utilized across all modes of transportation to strengthen the government’s effort in containing the disease by immediately identifying individuals who had contact with Covid-19 patients. All departing and arriving passengers at the four airports will be required to download the app on their mobile phones, and to register an account before proceeding to the airport. Passengers who do not have mobile phones or any other mobile gadget may go to the Malasakit Helpdesk at the airport for registration assistance to get a unique QR code, or they may ask a family member to register them with the app. The QR code can be used at any DOTr office nationwide. By using a QR code, Traze speeds up the tedious manual contact tracing process to just a few minutes. Passengers will scan the QR codes at designated areas of the airport. Once a patient with Covid-19 is identified, an in-app notification will be sent to indi-
viduals who may have had contact with the patient so they may immediately observe self-isolation procedure, and other health and sanitation precautionary measures. Traze is compliant with Republic Act 1017 or the Data Privacy Act. It allows anonymous registration and optional submission of personal information (i.e. mobile phone, email address). It is easy to use and does not require Bluetooth nor GPS to work. It will work even with slow data or Wi-Fi. With nationwide coverage, Traze has complete modules to trace individuals, establishments, logistics, and transportation systems such as trains, vessels, airplanes, jeepneys, taxis, PUVs, and even tricycles, among others. This app is absolutely free to use. It provides the history of individuals you have been in contact with, visited establishments or government agencies, used transportation and encountered logistic staff or delivery crew. Traze does not provide health, medical recommendations, wellness reports nor diagnoses. (With a report from Cebu Examiner.)
The Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation, the company behind the monumental CCLEX project, already started the installation of stay cables that will hold the bridge deck. Varying in length between 60 meters to 210 meters, there will be 14 stay cables on each side of the bridge’s two towers, all anchored on the pylon and the deck. Each cable will contain 68-120 stay cable strands inside, and sheathed in high-density polyethylene to resist winds. nomic activities. “Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, we commit to continue working hard towards completing the project next year for the benefit of the Cebuanos. It is something we look forward to given the current conditions,” Alfon said. He said the expressway is now stands at 48-percent construction progress while the overall engineering and procurement stages are now at 61 percent. The installation of the toll bridge’s stay cables that will hold its deck and the installation of the cross on top of the CCLEX pylons, which will be one of the iconic features of the project, marked the significant development of the project. There will be 14 stay cables in each side of the main bridge’s two towers or a total of 56 that varies in length between 60 meters to 210 meters, all anchored
on the pylon and the deck. The cross, which will become an imminent feature of the bridge as it will be luminous on four sides at night once finished, is 40 meters in height. The lighted cross symbolizes Cebu’s significant role as the cradle of Catholic devotion, according to Alfon. Other works are also being simultaneously done on the other components and segments of the bridge project. The builders are now working for the concreting of the bridge deck and Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) on ramp. Also ongoing are the construction of columns at CSCR off-ramp, Cebu viaduct, and Cordova viaduct as well as the piling works for the small bridges at the causeway that will serve as access for the fishermen to their fishing ground.
This expressway crossing the Mactan Channel will have two lanes in each direction that will provide a safe, quick and scenic passage to an estimated 50,000 vehicles daily, easing the traffic in the existing Marcelo Fernan Bridge and the Mandaue-Mactan Bridge. CCLEC, a subsidiary company of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation, is undertaking the CCLEX project under a joint venture agreement with the local government units of Cebu City and Cordova. Cebu Link Joint Venture - a consortium of Spanish company Acciona Construccion S.A. and Filipino companies First Balfour, and D.M. Consunji Inc. - is the “build and design” contractor for the CCLEX project. (John Rey Saavedra)
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