David D’Angelo aims to be the “Boses ng Kalikasan sa Senado”

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David D’Angelo, a long time environmental advocate, cosplayer and National President of the Green Party of the Philippines is running for Senator in the 2022 elections. He says he wants to be the voice for the environment in the senate, hence his tagline, “Boses ng Kalikasan sa Senado.”

D’Angelo had filed his Certificate of Candidacy for Senator under the Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM), a registered political party that is part of the Kalikasan Muna (Nature First) Coalition.

“We are running under PLM because they are the only registered political party who wholeheartedly and holistically supported our green agenda even before we discussed it with them. We are part of the slate of candidates that are both progressive and green and is pursuing the Kalikasan Muna or Nature First agenda,” said D’Angelo.

Declaration of a National Climate Emergency, moratorium on mining, food sovereignty, green education, green communes, push for renewable energy, use of blockchain and smart contracts in governance, and criminalization of environmental offenses are some of the key agenda under the platform spearheaded by David D’Angelo in his run for the senate.

David D’Angelo is a longtime youth advocate for the environment dating back 1995. He has been a member of the Youth for Sustainable Development Assembly, the Asia-Europe Youth Network for Sustainable Development, and Sustainability Watch Network. Currently he is a member of various organizations including Aksyon Kalikasan (Eco Actions PH), Bayanihan para sa Kalikasan Movement, Inc., Rotary Club of Alabang Madrigal Business Park, Upper Marikina Watershed Coalition, the Climate Reality Project Philippines, Lupang Arienda Multi-Purpose Cooperative (LAMCO), Naruto Cosplayers PH (NCPH) and Brotherhood of Destiny (BROOD).

He is also well-known in the cosplay community as Master Pogi owing to his nearly perfect cosplay of Master Hercule from Dragonball Z. In 2010, he co-founded Naruto Cosplayers PH (NCPH) which is one of the first cosplay for cause oriented organizations in the Philippines. Their cosplay for a cause includes helping young children with cancer, disaster assistance, environmental response, charity events, and more.

Other candidates under Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) include Leody De Guzman for President, Walden Bello for Vice President, Atty. Luke Espiritu for Senator, and Roy Cabonegro for Senator.

You can follow David D’Angelo through his social media channels on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @daviddangeloph and @dangelo4senator. Follow the hashtag #dangelo4senator online or visit the website www.dangelodavid.com for more details.

36th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution

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The country will commemorate the 36th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution with the theme, “EDSA 2022: Pagtutulungan Tungo sa Sama-samang Pagbangon Mula sa Pandemya” on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 8 am.

Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo M. Año will lead the flag-raising and wreath-laying rites at the EDSA People Power Monument in Quezon City.

Joining Año in the ceremony are Quezon City Mayor Ma. Josefina “Joy” Belmonte, NHCP and EDSA People Power Commission Chair Escalante, Spirit of EDSA Foundation. Inc, Commissioner Chris Carrion and Gen. Antonio Sotelo (Ret.), and Chino Roces Foundation Consul-General Fernando Peña.

Various activities related to the EDSA People Power have been scheduled online. For a complete list of EDSA People Power Revolution Activities, you may visit the NHCP website at www.nhcp.gov.ph 

The NHCP is the national government agency mandated to promote Philippine history through its museums and publications, and preserve the nation’s historical heritage.  

 

Realization of LRT-1 Cavite extension project, Deployment of new 4G trains on existing LRT-1 line

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Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade has assured that the much-awaited LRT-1 Cavite Extension project will continue to take shape and will be finally realized under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, as the DOTr and its development partners remain committed to pursue the completion of the project’s key components.

Among the latest developments in the LRT-1 Cavite Extension project is the completion of civil works for the expanded Baclaran Depot, which was inaugurated today, 23 February 2022.

DOTr Secretary Art Tugade led the inauguration and inspection of the expanded depot, which added 4.2 hectares to the existing 6.4-hectare Baclaran Depot, allowing for the handling of additional trains and the extension of rail tracks. With the expansion of the Baclaran Depot, 21 stabling and maintenance tracks will be added to the existing 45, increasing the depot's stabling capacity from 130 to 182 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) and increasing its heavy and light maintenance capacity from 30 to 48 LRVs.

In his message, Secretary Tugade said the completion of civil works for the expanded Baclaran Depot forms part of the vital milestones that the LRT-1 Cavite Extension has so far reached towards its realization.

The transportation chief identified three milestones that were achieved recently: [1] The start of the arrival of new fourth-generation LRVs in early 2021; [2] erection of the last span of vertical structure for the project’s first phase, which was completed last 07 February 2022; [3] and the completion of civil works for LRT-1 Cavite Extension’s Baclaran Depot.

During the event, Secretary Tugade also announced that the new LRVs or trains will be used in the second quarter of 2022 on the LRT-1’s existing line (Baclaran-Roosevelt). The deployment of the LRVs will be done in phases.

"On the first milestone, there is the equipment. On the second milestone, there is the structure, wherewith and whereupon the trains are traveled. Today, milestone number 3: we have this depot, which will also be extended in due time to cover Sucat. It shows that while we have the facility of travel, and the structures of travel, we also have the facility of putting in place where the trains will park, where the trains will be maintained, and where the trains will be assured of being operational," Secretary Tugade said.

"With these three milestones, listen to me mga kababayan, ang ibig lang 'hong sabihin niyan, 'yung proyektong pinakaaantay-antay at sinimulan noong year 2000 ay naandito na – totoong matatapos, totoong mabubuo sa panahon ng administrasyong Duterte," Secretary Tugade expressed.

The expansion of the Baclaran Depot was funded through the Official Development Assistance (ODA) from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with Shimizu as the project contractor.

“Today, we are adding another item to the long list of achievements of Japan-Philippine cooperation. The completion of the LRT-1 Baclaran expansion depot is indeed worthy of celebration. We successfully delivered on our commitment even in the midst of this pandemic,” Japan Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa said.

"JICA, as your development partner, has remained steadfast with its mission and vision for the development of the Philippines. Our key direction to achieve high-quality growth for the Philippines by decongesting Metro Manila shall continue to be enforced for the country's BUILD, BUILD, BUILD program," JICA Senior Representative Kenji Kuronuma, for his part, said.

Moreover, an additional satellite depot, also funded by JICA ODA, is also nearing completion. To date, the civil works of the New Zapote Satellite Depot for the LRT-1 Cavite Extension project is 93.36% complete. The satellite depot covers 4.3 hectares with a capacity of handling 80 LRVs and featuring a total of 22 stabling and maintenance tracks.

Once fully operational, the LRT-1 Cavite Extension will increase the rail line’s capacity from 500,000 to 800,000 passengers per day and significantly cut travel time between Baclaran, Parañaque to Bacoor, Cavite from the present 1 hour and 10 minutes down to just 25 minutes.