DOTr, I-ACT Anti-Colorum Ops on Election Day Yields Dozens of Violators

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In support of Honest, Orderly and Peaceful Elections (HOPE), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Inter-Agency Council for Traffic (i-ACT) conducted anti-colorum operations in strategic points in Metro Manila during the Barangay Elections held yesterday, May 14.

A total of 91 Temporary Operators Permit (TOPs) and Ordinance Violation Receipts (OVRs) were issued to various public and private vehicles.

Meanwhile, five (5) jeepneys and one (1) UV express were also apprehended for out of line operations.

In the City of Manila, an enforcer from the Manila Traffic Parking Bureau (MTPB) tried to get in the way while a jeepney driver was being apprehended by i-ACT enforcers. 

The efforts of the unnamed MTPB personnel though, turned futile as the instructions from Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Tim Orbos was to apprehend all violators regardless of their "padrinos".

"Wag pagbibigyan iyang mga iyan. Walang arbor-arbor dito. Magkakapahiyaan lang tayo pag pinilit ninyo," said Usec. Orbos.

Jeepneys bearing the signage of COMELEC were also flagged down as these were not authorized by the commission and as such, they will be meted with appropriate charges.

Days prior to the Barangay and SK Elections, DOTr Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns Eymard Eje, upon the instruction of Secretary Arthur Tugade, issued a memorandum which is aimed at filing appropriate fines and charges against operators and drivers of PUV's who will defeat the conduct of peaceful and orderly elections.

As observed in the conduct of operations, out of Line (colorum) PUV's were used to transport voters, some are believed to be flying voters.

These PUVs were being paid in as much as P1,000 to service voters of certain candidates.

“Ang mandato natin nakatuon sa panghuhuli ng mga colorum na pampublikong sasakyan na ginagamit ng mga pulitiko na panghakot sa mga botante tuwing eleksyon. Kung flying voter man o hindi ang pasahero nila, sabit sila kapag colorum o out of line ang biyahe nila,” Eje said.

Under the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) 2014-01, violators may be fined from PhP6,000 to PhP1,000,000 (depending on the type of vehicle) with a minimum impounding period of three (3) months and a possible blacklisting and/or revocation of the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC).

When in Mumbai, be like the Mumbaikar

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The city that never sleeps, the city that is infectious, the city is the powerhouse of the country, the city is full of dreams, the city is none other than Mumbai. Where ever you are from, Mumbai accommodates everyone who comes to living there. Any person staying in Mumbai is known as Mumbaikar. You will get cheapest flights from Ahmedabad to Mumbai very often. With the increase in the frequency of flights, many people are travelling very frequently to Ahmedabad and Mumbai.

With the scorching hot in the morning and with the cool breeze from the sea in the night makes Mumbai a wonderful place to live in.  Many movies have shown Mumbai from various angles, but Mumbai has its own flavour. Many experts mention that when in Mumbai, be like the Mumbaikar. Here are few tips and tricks we bought for you to follow when in Mumbai so that you will be known as a Mumbaikar.

Vada Pav – a sentiment:
Every Mumbaikar loves Vada Pav, it’s said that you will not get the taste of Vada Pav anywhere in the world like in Mumbai. If you are not a foodie, be in Mumbai you will become one. Each and every corner of Mumbai you will find Vada Pav stall. In simple, Vada Pav is not only a snack but also a sentiment attached to Mumbaikar’s heart.

Marine Drive – best outing:
Whether you are with kids or family or friends the best place for an evening outing for every Mumbaikar is the Marine Drive. Marine Drive doesn’t sleep in the night time also. With the backdrop of Mumbai’s skyscrapers, Marine Drive comes to life with street vendors and many tourists roaming around. When in Mumbai, make sure you visit Marine Drive to know true Mumbaikar tastes and interests.

Bandra – the area of stars
In Mumbai, you have all the chances that you run into a Bollywood celebrity. A true Mumbaikar never goes back to a celebrity, unless a very big superstar. You find most of the stars in Bandra area especially Carter Road.

Carter Road – Midnight Snack destination
You will get the best delicious and mouth-watering snacks even at 1:00 am on Carter Road. You will get from delicacies like Shawarmas, ice creams, cheesecakes and many more desserts. Every Mumbaikar has some memorable moments in Carter Road.

Linking Road – the wardrobe
The Linking Road, Fashion Street, Colaba Causeway, and Lokhandwala Market are the best and vibrant places to set up your wardrobe. These places sell all the accessories like bags, clips, shoes and much more.

Cricket – A Religion
When it comes to cricket, every Mumbaikar treats it as a religion and Sachin Tendulkar as their God. Coming to cricket entire Mumbai becomes as one and enjoy the game to the core. Be ready to join the cricket loving Mumbaikar’s when you are in Mumbai. The state government declared state holiday when Sachin retired from cricket. By this, you can understand the love Mumbaikar’s have towards cricket.

Local Trains – Part of life
Mumbai has a wonderful interconnected train system, and it is the main mode of transport for Mumbaikar’s. Local train’s journey is an integral part of Mumbai’s lifestyle. You see a lady cutting vegetables, or people playing scramble, or anything they wish to do is only possible in Mumbai’s local trains.

Lonavala – holiday destination
You ask a suggestion to any Mumbaikar on where to go on holiday; they will suggest you Lonavala without a second thought. There are many tourist attractions in Lonavala that can be visited along with your friends and family.

When in Mumbai, think like a Mumbaikar and be like a Mumbaikar. There are many cheapest flights from Ahmedabad to Mumbai that are available nowadays.

Navotas Holds Workshop for 3rd Navoteño Film Festival

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Navotas City Hall, through its Public Information Office, conducted a seminar-workshop on digital filmmaking for junior high school students and teachers last May 10 and 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Pangisdaan Hall, 4th Floor NCH.

The workshop, which was facilitated by advocacy filmmaker and film educator Seymour Sanchez, aims to prepare the participants for the shoot of their short narrative film entries to the 3rd Navoteño Film Festival. Navotas City Mayor John Reynald Tiangco and Vice Mayor Clint Nicolas Geronimo also delivered inspirational talks during the event.

Sanchez teaches filmmaking, film appreciation and video production at the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts, and cinema, scriptwriting and journalism at the Far Eastern University Department of Communication. He is a graduate of the 14th Ricky Lee scriptwriting workshop for film and the first Brillante Mendoza directing class.

His short film "Caretaker" won second prize in the short fiction category of the sixth CAM International Festival for Short Films in Cairo, Egypt, as well as the Golden Philippine Eagle Festival Director's Choice and Best Actor award for Rolando Inocencio at the third Singkuwento International Film Festival, Audience Choice prize at the Active Vista Human Rights Film Festival, among others. He also won the grand prize for "Hiwaga" in the screenplay category of the 59th Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature.

Sanchez discussed development, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution, and talked about scriptwriting, cinematography and lighting, production design, sound, music, editing and directing. Eloisa Sanchez imparted her knowledge in production management and producing films for Red Room Media Productions while FEU's resident actor and short film editor Rowi Du shared some tips and advice in his fields of expertise.

The annual project, which is facilitated by PIO head Irish Cubillan, is open to all junior high school students from the city. Among those competing this year are Kaunlaran High School, La Naval Academy, Navotas National HS, Navotas National Science HS, San Jose Academy, San Rafael Technological and Vocational HS, San Roque National HS, Tangos National HS and Tanza National HS. Only one entry per registered school will be accepted.

All members of the production team (maximum of eight students per school) must be officially enrolled in the school they are representing. A certification from the school principal must be submitted to PIO prior to production. They must also submit a written parental consent endorsed by the teacher-adviser/s and principal to PIO prior to the shoot.

The film festival, which has tourism as its theme this year, serves as a platform for the city's future filmmakers to develop and harness their craft and showcase their works, as well as a means to discover young and talented Navoteños for the city's art scholarship program.