​THE country’s aviation regulator announced Thursday that it is accelerating airport development to lower airfares and improve accessibility. ​In a statement, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez recently ordered that all airports — excluding those with topographical constraints — must have a minimum 2,100-meter runway to accommodate jet aircraft operations. ​CAAP reported that 20 commercial airports already meet the standard, including nine international airports, 10 Principal Class 1 airports, and one Class 2 airport. ​“In addition, 29 airports are currently operating jet aircraft,” it said. CAAP is also studying further runway extensions, subject to right-of-way, terrain, and safety considerations. ​To support safer night and early morning operations, the regulator is advancing night-rating capabilities; currently, 23 airports are night-capable. ​Cauayan and Tuguegarao are prioritized for immediate upgrades, while Busuanga, Siargao, Dipolog, Pagadian and Antique airports remain in the pipeline. ​CAAP Director General Raul del Rosario noted that “these developments will expand airport capacity and flight availability while encouraging competition that will directly benefit Filipinos through safer and more affordable air travel.” ​The regulator reaffirmed its commitment to modernizing airport infrastructure through coordinated efforts with the Department of Transportation and other agencies to future-proof the Philippine aviation system for future demands.

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THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has pushed for the swift passage of various pending bills filed before the House of Representatives, seeking for the establishment of its own charter. In a position paper submitted to the House, the CHR stressed that a legislated charter is necessary to firmly entrench the commission’s mandate, independence and operational foundations in line with international human rights standards. CHR Chairman Richard Palpal-latoc on Thursday reiterated that for nearly four decades, the agency has operated without a legislated charter, relying solely on the Constitution and an executive order issued in 1987. “While these instruments grounded the commission’s creation, they do not provide the full guarantees required of a modern, effective and internationally compliant national human rights institution,” said Palpal-latoc. He said this gap has been repeatedly raised by the United Nations through the Universal Periodic Review, the UN Treaty Bodies and the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (Ganhri). He said effective human rights protection requires institutions that remain steadfast regardless of political transitions or shifting priorities. “A commission reinforced by a robust legislated charter serves as a guardian of the people, particularly those with the least access to justice,” he pointed out. Palpal-latoc said the agency strongly supports the core pillars cited in the pending bills, including full fiscal autonomy, operational and policy independence, a broadened mandate covering all human rights and a transparent, merit-based and pluralist selection process for the chairman and commissioners. “These pillars are essential to ensuring that the CHR can function without political pressure and maintain the credibility expected of an independent national human rights institution,” Palpal-latoc said. He called on lawmakers to further strengthen key provisions to ensure full alignment with the Paris Principles and preserve its “Status A” accreditation under Ganhri. The proposed charter likewise strengthens the CHR’s capacity to investigate violations, assist victims and monitor State compliance with international human rights obligations, Palpal-latoc said. It reinforces visitorial powers and enhances legal and preventive measures, enabling swift and independent action, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable groups, he added.

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CALOOCAN City Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan announced Thursday a plan to distribute housing units to 10,000 residents. ​The initiative would be done in collaboration with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). ​Malapitan said some 125 families in Barangay 168, Deparo were the beneficiaries of the housing units under the expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH), the flagship program of the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ​“The turnover of the housing units to the Deparo beneficiaries was only the start of more similar events that would be taking place in the coming months to benefit more of my constituents who deserve to have their own unit,” Malapitan said. ​He added the city’s Housing and Resettlement Office has already been coordinating with housing agencies for the distribution of more than 60 units under 4PH to more than 200 beneficiaries in the coming weeks. ​According to DHSUD, the 4PH provides low-cost but decent and permanent housing opportunities to the city’s vulnerable and marginalized constituency, especially long-time informal settlers. ​Malapitan cited the strong partnership of the city government with the National Housing Authority and Pag-IBIG Fund. “I also congratulate my constituents for their new homes, and I hope that they would take care of their units the way they take good care of their families.”

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Survivors and their families came face to face with an official of Aleson Shipping Lines, the owner and operator of the ferry that sank off Basilan on Jan. 26, to demand accountability — which a senator said should extend to murder charges.

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Actress and acting coach Vangie Labalan (Maria Cristina Labalan in real life) has passed away. She was 83. This was confirmed by her daughter Van-van Aligam in a Facebook post on Feb. 12. READ:

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With a little preparation, you can avail of cheap airfares on Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, and Air Asia to many destinations around the country. Cebu Pacific itself has promos every week to various domestic destinations. The key is planning early. #MBOpinions READ:

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Sulu Vice Gov. Abdusakur Tan on Thursday asked the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to cause the cancellation of the permit of Aleson Shipping Lines to operate passenger vessels given its history of being involved in maritime incidents, the latest of which is the sinking of M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 early on Jan. 26. Speaking before the House committee on transportation’s inquiry on the incident, Tan lamented that the company has been complacent to mend its ways because it seemed to have always been allowed to get away from culpability in the previous incidents. READ: […]... Keep on reading: Sulu exec asks DOTr to cancel permit of Aleson Shipping

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