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DOTr installed bike lanes on various railway stations

July 24, 2020 by onlineph | Comments Off | Filed in Government, LTO, Public Service, Travel

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has started setting up the bicycle racks at the stations of Light Rail Transit (LRT) -1, LRT-2, Philippine National Railways (PNR), and Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-3.

With the limited public transport under the strict quarantine measures imposed in the country, commuters thought of an alternative way enable to transport from one place to another thru riding a bike. According to DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade, he supports the establishment of bicycle lanes as this transportation mode helps in promoting healthy lifestyle and a clean environment. Readmore

National ID System to hasten issuance of DSWD subsidies

June 17, 2020 by onlineph | Comments Off | Filed in DSWD, Government, Public Service

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) stated that the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) will be a huge help for them to have an organized and effective distribution of social services.

According to DSWD Undersecretary Camilo Gudmalin, they will be able to have proper identification of beneficiaries and it can lessen manipulation and duplication of demands and assistance. Readmore

BIR now requires digital businesses and online sellers to pay their taxes

June 11, 2020 by onlineph | Comments Off | Filed in Business, Government, Internet, Public Service, Tax

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has instructed the online sellers and other electronic-trading businesses to record their past operations, declare previous activities, and liquidate their corresponding taxes before the end of July to guarantee tax compliance and for taxation purposes.

This is the government’s effort to raise more funds as the Philippines is suffering from an economic downturn since the novel coronavirus occurred. Readmore

LTO now offers online payment for car registration and license application

June 10, 2020 by onlineph | Comments Off | Filed in Government, LTO, Public Service

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) are adapting the new normal by opening a new system called “Public Transport Online Processing System (PTOPS) to reduce physical contact.

On a press statement by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), motorists may access the online portal at lto.gov.ph to apply for a driver’s license or getting a renewal for car registration starting on June 16. Readmore

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Gapan city Mayor to provide 50 pesos per month internet to all residents

June 10, 2020 by onlineph | Comments Off | Filed in Government, Internet, Public Service, Technology

On his Facebook live stream last Monday (June 1), Mayor Emerson Pascual of Gapan, Nueva Ecija revealed that he is providing internet connection for every family in the city. Along with his sister, Provincial Board Member Joy Pascual of 4^th District, they unveiled the good news that they have sufficient funds for the fiber optic internet which will start this month. Readmore

DOTr reveals new lane system in EDSA

June 2, 2020 by onlineph | Comments Off | Filed in Business, Government, Public Service, Travel

Days after the implementation of General Community Quarantine (GCQ) in Metro Manila, the Department of Transportation unveiled its road plans in EDSA.

According to DOTr Secretary Arthur Tugade, they have to balance in providing transit and avoid the spreading of the novel coronavirus. Each seat, queue lines, and alleys are all marked as a preparation this Monday. Readmore

DSWD to Give Cash aid between P5,000 to P8,000

May 29, 2020 by onlineph | Comments Off | Filed in DSWD, Government, Public Service

DSWD ready to distribute Php 100 B subsidy.

The Department of Social and Welfare Development announced that they received the first Php 100 billion of the Php 200 billion emergency subsidy from the Department of Budget and Management.

At least 18 million poor families are going to benefit the cash aid who are currently coping with the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) to avoid the COVID-19 virus. This move is from Republic Act 11469 or Bayanihan to Heal as One Act which gives President Rodrigo Duterte the power in handling the coronavirus outbreak. Readmore