The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday expressed support to the measure that seeks to limit the population of all barangays in the country to 20,000.
“By limiting the population of each barangay to 20,000, we are enabling the smallest unit of local government with uniform standard of governance to enforce local ordinances,” PNP spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said in a statement sent to reporters.
He said the proposal will help in the enforcement of modern policing systems aided by technology that factors geographical information and demographics with crime data as a basis for the deployment of forces.
"We firmly believe in the wisdom of local government autonomy and devolution of power as provided under the Local Government Code. Yet we also look with great optimism at better prospects for public safety and law enforcement under this proposed legislation,” he said.
He added that the bill supports the government's program to decongest the urban centers by introducing development and equal opportunities to the provinces.
House Bill 6686, authored by Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, seeks an amendment to the Local Government Code to limit the population of every barangay to 20,000, to enable faster and more efficient delivery of essential services.
The bill is still pending with the House committee on local government.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1102450
Monday, May 11, 2020
PNP backs proposal to limit barangay population to 15,000
By Aaron Recuenco
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is supporting proposal to limit the population of all barangays, especially in urban areas, to a maximum of 15,000.
PNP spokesman Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said the proposal under House Bill 6686 being pushed by Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers is big boost in terms of manageability of peace and order agenda of the police.
“By limiting the population of each Barangay to 15,000 we are enabling the smallest unit of local government with uniform standard of governance to enforce local ordinances,” said Banac.
“The proposed measure also syncs well with modern policing systems aided by technology that factors geographical information and demographics with crime data as bases for deployment of forces,” he added.
Barbers made the proposal with the government’s response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) at the backdrop. He cited the delay in the distribution of relief items and cash assistance as one of the major reasons there is a need to restructure the barangays.
Experts, however, attributed the delay to lack of systematic distribution plan that include updated list of the poor, as well as the distrust on barangay officials.
The restructuring of barangay by setting its population limit is expected to result in the creation of more barangays, which means that more barangay officials would be elected.
But for Banac, the proposal is an advantage as far as public safety and law enforcement are concerned.
‘The long term implementation of this law further supports the program of government to decongest the urban centers by introducing development and equal opportunities to the provinces,” said Banac.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/05/11/pnp-backs-proposal-to-limit-barangay-population-to-15000/
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is supporting proposal to limit the population of all barangays, especially in urban areas, to a maximum of 15,000.
PNP spokesman Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said the proposal under House Bill 6686 being pushed by Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers is big boost in terms of manageability of peace and order agenda of the police.
“By limiting the population of each Barangay to 15,000 we are enabling the smallest unit of local government with uniform standard of governance to enforce local ordinances,” said Banac.
“The proposed measure also syncs well with modern policing systems aided by technology that factors geographical information and demographics with crime data as bases for deployment of forces,” he added.
Barbers made the proposal with the government’s response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) at the backdrop. He cited the delay in the distribution of relief items and cash assistance as one of the major reasons there is a need to restructure the barangays.
Experts, however, attributed the delay to lack of systematic distribution plan that include updated list of the poor, as well as the distrust on barangay officials.
The restructuring of barangay by setting its population limit is expected to result in the creation of more barangays, which means that more barangay officials would be elected.
But for Banac, the proposal is an advantage as far as public safety and law enforcement are concerned.
‘The long term implementation of this law further supports the program of government to decongest the urban centers by introducing development and equal opportunities to the provinces,” said Banac.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/05/11/pnp-backs-proposal-to-limit-barangay-population-to-15000/
PNP backs House bill on barangay population limit
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is supporting House Bill 6686 that seeks to limit the population of each barangay to 15,000 in all urban areas in the country, to “sync well” with modern policing systems.
“We firmly believe in the wisdom of local government autonomy and devolution of power as provided under the Local Government Code. Yet we also look with great optimism at better prospects for public safety and law enforcement under this proposed legislation,” PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said in a statement on Monday.
“The proposed measure also syncs well with modern policing systems aided by technology that factors geographical information and demographics with crime data as bases for deployment of forces,” he added.
The bill was filed by Surigao del Norte Second District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, seeking to amend Section 386 of The Local Government Code of 1991 which imposes a minimum requirement of 2,000 inhabitants for a barangay to be created, except in Metro Manila and other highly-urbanized areas where barangays should have at least 5,000 inhabitants.
Banac said that limiting the population of each barangay to 15,000 residents will “enable the smallest unit of local government with a uniform standard of governance to enforce local ordinances.”
He said that the long term implementation of the measure once it becomes a law supports the program of the government to decongest urban areas by introducing development and equal opportunities to the provinces.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1272890/pnp-on-house-bill-seeking-to-limit-population-in-barangays
“We firmly believe in the wisdom of local government autonomy and devolution of power as provided under the Local Government Code. Yet we also look with great optimism at better prospects for public safety and law enforcement under this proposed legislation,” PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said in a statement on Monday.
“The proposed measure also syncs well with modern policing systems aided by technology that factors geographical information and demographics with crime data as bases for deployment of forces,” he added.
The bill was filed by Surigao del Norte Second District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, seeking to amend Section 386 of The Local Government Code of 1991 which imposes a minimum requirement of 2,000 inhabitants for a barangay to be created, except in Metro Manila and other highly-urbanized areas where barangays should have at least 5,000 inhabitants.
Banac said that limiting the population of each barangay to 15,000 residents will “enable the smallest unit of local government with a uniform standard of governance to enforce local ordinances.”
He said that the long term implementation of the measure once it becomes a law supports the program of the government to decongest urban areas by introducing development and equal opportunities to the provinces.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1272890/pnp-on-house-bill-seeking-to-limit-population-in-barangays
No plebiscite on new Palawan provinces soon
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has not yet decided on a new date for the suspended plebiscite to ratify the division of the province of Palawan. Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon hinted that there might be no plebiscite until after the COVID-19 crisis subsides.
“The plebiscite in Palawan will push through months from now if the province is not on lockdown,” Guanzon said. President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11259 on April 5 dividing Palawan into the provinces of Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental and Palawan del Sur, but the plebiscite was postponed. —TINA G. SANTOS
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1272775/no-plebiscite-on-new-palawan-provinces-soon
“The plebiscite in Palawan will push through months from now if the province is not on lockdown,” Guanzon said. President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11259 on April 5 dividing Palawan into the provinces of Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental and Palawan del Sur, but the plebiscite was postponed. —TINA G. SANTOS
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1272775/no-plebiscite-on-new-palawan-provinces-soon
No date set for Palawan plebiscite
The plebiscite for the division of Palawan into three provinces may have to wait a while longer, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said over the weekend.
The poll body has yet to decide on a new date for the holding of the plebiscite after it was postponed last month.
“We, @COMELEC En Banc, has not announced a plebiscite in Palawan in May. Please wait for official announcement,” Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon posted on Twitter.
The Comelec is being swamped with queries as to when it will hold the plebiscite, which was originally set today.
The plebiscite will ratify Republic Act 11259, which provided for the creation of Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental and Palawan del Sur.
Guanzon said the Comelec is unlikely to conduct any plebiscite until the community quarantine is over.
“The plebiscite in Palawan will push through months from now if the province is not on lockdown,” she said.
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/05/11/2013155/no-date-set-palawan-plebiscite
The poll body has yet to decide on a new date for the holding of the plebiscite after it was postponed last month.
“We, @COMELEC En Banc, has not announced a plebiscite in Palawan in May. Please wait for official announcement,” Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon posted on Twitter.
The Comelec is being swamped with queries as to when it will hold the plebiscite, which was originally set today.
The plebiscite will ratify Republic Act 11259, which provided for the creation of Palawan del Norte, Palawan Oriental and Palawan del Sur.
Guanzon said the Comelec is unlikely to conduct any plebiscite until the community quarantine is over.
“The plebiscite in Palawan will push through months from now if the province is not on lockdown,” she said.
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/05/11/2013155/no-date-set-palawan-plebiscite
ABS-CBN ‘thankful’ for support, hopeful of Congress action on franchise application
NETWORK giant ABS-CBN expressed its gratitude for the overwhelming support it has received from its kapamilya (family) and trusts that “Congress will be able to act on our pending [franchise] application at the soonest possible time.”
In a statement on Sunday, the network was also thankful for the efforts of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, in ensuring its continuous operations, amid the corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic.
“This is a challenging time for the network,” ABS-CBN’s statement wrote. “But we have found strength and inspiration in the many acts of kindness and support shown to us by the public. Thank you for letting us know we matter to you. In return, we reiterate our commitment to continue to be in your service,” the network said.
ABS-CBN’s free television and radio services were cut on Tuesday, after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease and desist order amid a quo warranto petition filed by the Office of the Solicitor General, citing the network’s violation of the 1987 Constitution on foreign ownership.
TeleRadyo on DZMM is currently airing via the internet and cable while some channels affiliated with the TV station were leased to other broadcast networks across the country.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/05/10/news/latest-stories/abs-cbn-thankful-for-support-hopeful-of-congress-action-on-franchise-application/723952/
In a statement on Sunday, the network was also thankful for the efforts of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, in ensuring its continuous operations, amid the corona virus (Covid-19) pandemic.
“This is a challenging time for the network,” ABS-CBN’s statement wrote. “But we have found strength and inspiration in the many acts of kindness and support shown to us by the public. Thank you for letting us know we matter to you. In return, we reiterate our commitment to continue to be in your service,” the network said.
ABS-CBN’s free television and radio services were cut on Tuesday, after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease and desist order amid a quo warranto petition filed by the Office of the Solicitor General, citing the network’s violation of the 1987 Constitution on foreign ownership.
TeleRadyo on DZMM is currently airing via the internet and cable while some channels affiliated with the TV station were leased to other broadcast networks across the country.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/05/10/news/latest-stories/abs-cbn-thankful-for-support-hopeful-of-congress-action-on-franchise-application/723952/
ABS-CBN optimistic on franchise renewal
ABS-CBN Corp. expressed optimism that Congress would immediately act on its franchise renewal after it was told to shut down last week.
“We trust that Congress will be able to act on our pending application for a franchise renewal at the soonest possible time,” the broadcast giant said in a statement yesterday.
“We are thankful for the efforts of both the House and the Senate leaderships to ensure that the network will continue to operate while the bills are being deliberated upon,” it said.
ABS-CBN said it is unfortunate that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) still issued a cease and desist order prohibiting the company from continuing its broadcast operations despite Senate Resolution No. 40, the House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises’ letter, and the favorable legal opinion of the Department of Justice.
The media giant, however, said it is grateful for the overwhelming support it has received from the public.
“This is a challenging time for the network. But we have found strength and inspiration in the many acts of kindness and support shown to us by the public,” it said.
With its services needed the most during this pandemic, ABS-CBN reiterated its commitment to continue to be at the service of the public.
ABS-CBN went off the air last Tuesday night in compliance with a cease and desist order issued by the NTC following the expiration of the network’s franchise on Monday.
The order covered five AM radio stations, 18 FM stations, and 42 television stations of ABS-CBN nationwide.
On Thursday, the company filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition before the Supreme Court to nullify and set aside the May 5 cease and desist order.
ABS-CBN said the NTC violated the company’s right to due process by issuing a cease and desist order without notice and hearing, and by ignoring the serious and irreparable damage that the order will inflict on the company and thousands of its employees.
The NTC, however, said last Friday that it considered the issue of freedom of speech and expression as well as the number of employees that would be adversely affected by its decision ordering the closure of ABS-CBN. – Delon Porcalla, Evelyn Macairan
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/05/11/2013194/abs-cbn-optimistic-franchise-renewal
“We trust that Congress will be able to act on our pending application for a franchise renewal at the soonest possible time,” the broadcast giant said in a statement yesterday.
“We are thankful for the efforts of both the House and the Senate leaderships to ensure that the network will continue to operate while the bills are being deliberated upon,” it said.
ABS-CBN said it is unfortunate that the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) still issued a cease and desist order prohibiting the company from continuing its broadcast operations despite Senate Resolution No. 40, the House of Representatives committee on legislative franchises’ letter, and the favorable legal opinion of the Department of Justice.
The media giant, however, said it is grateful for the overwhelming support it has received from the public.
“This is a challenging time for the network. But we have found strength and inspiration in the many acts of kindness and support shown to us by the public,” it said.
With its services needed the most during this pandemic, ABS-CBN reiterated its commitment to continue to be at the service of the public.
ABS-CBN went off the air last Tuesday night in compliance with a cease and desist order issued by the NTC following the expiration of the network’s franchise on Monday.
The order covered five AM radio stations, 18 FM stations, and 42 television stations of ABS-CBN nationwide.
On Thursday, the company filed a petition for certiorari and prohibition before the Supreme Court to nullify and set aside the May 5 cease and desist order.
ABS-CBN said the NTC violated the company’s right to due process by issuing a cease and desist order without notice and hearing, and by ignoring the serious and irreparable damage that the order will inflict on the company and thousands of its employees.
The NTC, however, said last Friday that it considered the issue of freedom of speech and expression as well as the number of employees that would be adversely affected by its decision ordering the closure of ABS-CBN. – Delon Porcalla, Evelyn Macairan
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/05/11/2013194/abs-cbn-optimistic-franchise-renewal
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