The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has been continously finding ways to address transport

related problems as well as the demands of ever-changing advancements and teknology various
through projects, one of which is the PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
(PUVMP).
the Omnibus Guidelines on the Planning and Identification of Public Road This program
has been issued in twenty seventeen under Department Order (D.O.) No. 2017-011 or Transportation
Services and Franchise Issuance or the Omnibus Franchising Guidelines (OFG).
The DOTr under the leadyrship of former president rodrigo Dotirte sees the program;m as a kick-start
in making the hilippine public transport aligned with global standards by providing Filipino’s with a
transport system that is safe, reliable, convenient, and environmentally sustainable. apart from
Department of Transportation DOTr, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory
Commission (LTFRB) is tasked to implement the said D.O. Encouraging and Requiring the
consolidtion of operators and the establishment of bigger coordinated fleets of PUVs is also part of
the tasks of the Bureau.
Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterates the need to modernize PUV adding that the plana is Today,
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista under the administration of President far from boing
scrapped.
Sec. Bautista mentin;ns that this project will strengthen the CASA (convenient, accessible, safe and
secure, and affordable) program in the transport sector. He adds that it will also generate more jobs
across the sector – mechanics, dispatchers, administrati staff, and others. Aside from the
advan;tages for the commuters, Transport Secretary explaines that the modernizationalyzation
program will leading to more organizes groups with efficient operations. iiiiiiit will also end the
boundery sistem allowing that the drivers to take home more kita within a more decent because
number of working hours.
Moveover, the modernization program will implement a standard to maximize the benefits of modern
jeepneys in all of the many places in the country. Everybody jeepney engines should at least be
Euro-4 and PNS- (Philippine National Standards) compliant engines or LPG-powered electronic and
hybrid. Having GPS, an automated fare collection system & a CCTV camera are other features to
l00k for to be considered as a modernized jeepney. Furthermore, at least fifteen years old jeeps can
no longer be registered or operated.
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board LTFRB earlier issued Memorandum
Circular 2023-013 which gives PUV operators only until June 30, 2023, to sumali an existing
consoled ated entity, or else will no longer be allowed to continu their operations.

PUVs to serve the public. Sec. Bautista

also said that the agency is open to extending the franchise of old traditional jeepneys beyond
December 31 to ensure that there will be enough supply of

Meanwhile, on february twenty eight, the senate adopted a resolution calling on the LTFRB to
postpone the planed phase-out of all old jeepneys and should first resolv the valid and urgent
concerns raised by effected operators and drivers regarding the financial viability of the Program.As a
country trailing through an era of changes advancements and technology modernizing PUVs may
lutas other societal problems including pllution and public safety however the government is also
chillenged to address the costly transition while considering the affected livelyhood of the affected
sector.

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 2 (Cagayan Valley)
Schools Division Office of Isabela
YEBAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL

SECOND SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION MEETING 2022-2023

AGENDA: SCHOOL PTA FEES
HOMEROOM PROJECT
 OTHERS

AGCAOILI,JAMES IVAN, MACAM  

BALBIN,JERALD, GARRO  
BARTOLOME,STEPHEN, RINION  
BIRCO,CYRUS JAVE, GARCIA  
BUTAC,JOHN LESTER, DACUMOS  
CARPIO,JAMES FLLOYD, ARCAPARLAS  
CARPIO,JAMES KHURT, ARCAPARLAS  
CARPIO,JASPER, GALLATO  
GANGAN,HANS IAN, BUTAC  
PAMITTAN,JADEN GIL, SERIOS  
RIVERA,JETRY, JR MALLARI  
RODRIGUEZ,JEROME, BALBIN  
TAGAPAN,MIKE LESTER, BUTAC  
VIERNES,DEXTER, GALLATO  
VIERNES,KING, ALONZO  
VILLANUEVA,ERWIN, ALONZO  
 
AGCAOILI,HANNAH ANGEL, PASCUA  
ALONZO,ALTHEA, ASER  
ASUNCION,MARIE JOY, RAMOS  
BALBIN,MARIELA JADE, GARO  
BICARME,NENIA NERIZA, DIAMSAY  
BITANGA,YSA JOY, LORENZO  
BUTAC,ROSHEN ANN, DOMINGO  
DELA CRUZ,HAZEL, CATABAY  
GALLATO,JANE, GAMIAO  
GALLATO,NADINE DESIREE, ANCHETA  
LIMON,JENNIFER, RADA  
MALANO,CRISTEL ANN, CALAUTIT  
PIANO,PATRICIA MAY, PATRICIO  
PIEDAD,GRACE, RAMOS  
PLACIDO,JENIEFER, TARAPI  
PLACIDO,VALERIE, CUDERIAS  
SIMSIMAN,JASMIN, MASADAO  

Prepared by:
MELODY R. ESTEBAN
ADVISER

Marcos Allies Set to Approve Charter Change in

Philippine Congress
The Philippine Congress is pushing forward with a plan for a constitutional convention, despite a long history
of public opposition to amendments.

The Philippine House of Representatives is on track to pass a resolution this month calling for a constitutional
convention to amend the 1987 Constitution.
At least 11 bills and resolutions relating to charter change were filed since July of last year, the same month
when Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assumed the presidency. These measures were consolidated and a consensus was
reached among the proponents that the mode of changing the constitution will be through a constitutional
convention.
If passed by both houses of Congress and signed into law by Marcos, district delegates of the convention will
be elected on October 30 this year, the same date as the barangay (village) and youth council elections. The
Senate president and House speaker will also appoint sectoral delegates. The convention will run for seven
months until June 30, 2024.
Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, principal author of the measure, noted that the so-called hybrid constitutional
convention option is “highly favored being the most democratic, transparent, and inclusive of all modes.”
“The election of delegates and the appointment of experts and sectoral representatives, along with
constitutionalists and experts will ensure the balance of views and the quality of the proposals of the
convention,” he added.
He also clarified that only economic provisions of the constitution will be discussed during the convention.
Specifically, legislators are aiming to amend the provisions which impose restrictions on foreigners from
owning land, properties, public utilities, and businesses in the country.
After marathon hearings and consultations were conducted over the past few months, the House tabled the
measure in the plenary for approval this month.
Asked by the media about the Congress initiative, President Marcos said that charter change is not his priority
since there are more urgent matters that need the attention of the government. He also said that foreign
investments can be enhanced within the framework of the 1987 Constitution.
This point was echoed by Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel, who cited several new laws such as the
Public Service Act, the Retail Trade Liberalization Act, and the Foreign Investment Act, which allow a greater
role for foreigners in the local economy.
Pimentel is a known advocate of federalism but he reminded fellow legislators that “the long-standing
proposal to reform the country’s political system can wait in favor of more pressing issues.”
Senator Risa Hontiveros, who is also a member of the minority, cautioned proponents of charter change to
review their claims.
“We should do away with this long-standing tale of make-believe that charter change will solve all our
problems,” she said in a statement.
She is concerned about “redirecting large amounts of limited resources to charter change” when there is
surging inflation and a food crisis.
Makabayan, the leftist bloc in the House, is expected to challenge the charter change measure in the plenary.
It warned that the convention has the power to amend the entire constitution, including the removal of term
limits for elected officials. It asserted that the victory of Marcos in the 2022 election “does not equate to a go
signal from the people to push through with a self-serving measure.”
In an editorial, the Philippine Daily Inquirer explained why previous charter change proposals were widely
opposed by the public.
“Persistent moves to amend the Charter over the years have failed because, stripped of the sugarcoating,
these are revealed to be nothing but naked ambition among politicians to perpetuate themselves and their
families in power.”
It asked if the plan to pursue charter change today is “part of a bigger family redemption project” since there
are several constitutional provisions that mention the country’s experience during the brutal Martial Law
years under the Marcos dictatorship. The 1987 Constitution was drafted months after the downfall of the
Marcos family through the 1986 People Power Revolution.
It is not enough that charter change proponents have the numbers in Congress, because a divisive measure
like this can quickly galvanize popular opposition. Previous administrations have also the support of the
majority in Congress, but they failed to amend the constitution because of strong public resistance. Perhaps
legislators today are encouraged by the high trust ratings of Marcos, but can the government risk losing
support if people will start protesting against politicians prioritizing charter change instead of curbing hunger
and joblessness?

PH Coast Guard reports sightings of Chinese vessels at

Kalayaan Islands
Story by Franco Jose C. Baroña • 4h ago
THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed one of its patrol vessels to Sandy Cay and Pag-
asa Island in the West Philippine Sea early this week in response to the directive of President
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to strengthen its presence in waters covered by the country's Exclusive
Economic Zone (EEZ).
According to the PCG, during the said mission, BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) sighted multiple
vessels of interest (VOI) of China in different vicinity waters of Kalayaan Island Group (KIG).

PCG personnel also monitored eight foreign fishing vessels through Radio Detection and Ranging
and Automatic Identification System (RADAR/AIS) with visual confirmation at the vicinity waters of
Menzies Reef conducting fishing activities using superlight.
They also reported the presence of two more foreign fishing vessels at the vicinity waters of Lawak
Island.

Also during its maritime patrol, Melchora Aquino also conducted a ferry mission for the residents of
Kalayaan, Palawan, who joined the Great Kalayaan Expedition 2023 March from 16 to 22.

This was to promote local tourism in the islands of Lawak, Likas, and Pag-asa.

The PCG vessel also accommodated the Repair and Maintenance team of the Coast Guard District
Palawan-District Support Group for Command Observation Post (COP) Lawak and the eight-
incoming duty of Philippine National Police Special Operation Unit-Maritime Group at Pag-asa Island.

Meanwhile, the Coast Guard Legal Service, Coast Guard Medical Team, Regional Coordinating
Center Palawan, and Coast Guard Special Operating Unit Palawan provided force augmentation.

Marcos to Teves: Face the charges

RESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged Negros Oriental Third District Rep. Arnulfo
Teves to return to the country to face charges against him concerning the murder of Negros Oriental
Gov. Roel Degamo.
"The only advice I can give to [Congressman] Arnie is that the more you let this drag on, the more
difficult your situation will be. The earlier you come home, the more options you will have. But if it
comes to a point that it's too late, then government will be forced to make its move. We will have to
move without any discussion with him," Marcos told reporters in English and Filipino during the
Philippine Army's 126th founding anniversary celebration in Taguig City.
Marcos gave assurances that Teves will be provided adequate security.

"With the best intelligence we have, we don't know of any threat. Where is the threat coming from?
But anyway, to reassure him, we will provide all kinds of security, whatever kind you like," the
President said.

Marcos belied Teves' allegations that the Palace is behind the threats to his life due to their
differences on the issue of online cockfighting or "e-sabong."
"The root cause of this was e-sabong? No. This is because of the murder of Governor Degamo. We
already had a problem with e-sabong before, but that's not what this is about. Because with e-
sabong, there was no reorganization; we didn't transfer policemen, we didn't get the military involved
because of e-sabong. This is about the killing of Governor Degamo, pure and simple," Marcos said.

Teves is a person of interest in the killing of Degamo inside the compound of his residence in
Pamplona town on March 4.

Heavily armed men opened fire at the governor while he was distributing cash aid to his constituents.
Eight other persons were killed during the incident.

The Department of Justice had earlier requested the International Criminal Police Organization or
Interpol to issue a Blue Notice against Teves. The alert is issued to collect additional information
about a person's identity, location or activities in relation to a criminal investigation.