endIndex: The worry that the unilateral abrogation would imperil academic freedom and constitutional rights is not unfounded.
Editor’s note: Michael T. Tiu, Jr. teaches Constitutional Law at the UP College of Law. As a lawyer at the Institute of Human Rights, University of the Philippines Law Center, he works on the intersection of issues and vulnerabilities brought about by climate change, business activities, and social change. The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s.
Manila (CNN Philippines Life, January 21) February 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of what we now remember as the “Diliman Commune” a period spanning the first nine days of February 1971 when students of the University of the Philippines took control of UP Diliman by barricading its entry points and fighting off attempts by the military and police officers to gain access to the campus. It happened during a period of unrest, particularly among the students, academics, and unions of jee
PPA sets fees for handling foreign empties at Manila, Batangas ports
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has prescribed fees for the handling of foreign empty containers at the Manila South Harbor, Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), and Batangas port.
Under PPA Administrative Order (AO) 12-2020 dated December 15, the fees for handling foreign empty containers (both import and export) at the three terminals are as follows:
• 20-footer – P1,400
• 45-footer – P3,150
AO 12-2020 is in keeping with AO 11-2020 dated December 15 and provides guidelines for the handling of foreign empty containers at the three ports. Both AOs take effect 15 calendar days following publication in a newspaper of general circulation and submission of copies to the University of the Philippines Law Center.