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Delivery drivers urge Mayor Baste for business permit exemption
Title: Delivery Drivers Seek Exemption from Business Permit Requirement A group of delivery drivers in Davao is urging Mayor Sebastian Duterte to exempt them from the mandatory business permits. The drivers, including those from various delivery apps such as Grab and FoodPanda, are concerned about the financial burden imposed by the business permits, which range from P2,000 to P6,000. They argue that this requirement is unique to Davao City among all cities and provinces in the Philippines. Grab rider Rolando Atico emphasized the need for solidarity among all delivery drivers, regardless of the app they work for. He urged fellow drivers to support each other, as the financial impact may extend beyond just Grab and FoodPanda. Atico also requested Mayor Duterte to reconsider the requirement and reinstate the previous occupational permit, which only cost P125. The group is facing a 30-day deadline to obtain the business permits, and they are citing financial constraints as a reason for their request for an extension. Failure to comply could result in their removal from the delivery platforms, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Additionally, they are advocating for changes to Davao City's Revenue Code, proposing a model similar to Cebu City, where only an occupational permit is required. The drivers are also calling for an inquiry into the lack of transparency and unilateral actions of food delivery companies, particularly concerning rider capitalization and financial concerns. They believe that a thorough investigation will help ensure fairness and equity in their financial obligations and working relationship with the delivery companies. Maribel Paguican, the Business Bureau officer-in-charge, stated that non-certified delivery riders categorized as service contractors must obtain a business permit. She mentioned two permits for occupational and business activities, with a discounted structure for delivery riders. However, concerns have been raised about increased taxes, potentially ranging from P3,000 to P6,000, along with an additional tax on top of the declared income of P1,400. The delivery drivers' plea for exemption from the business permit requirement reflects their concerns about the financial impact and the potential threat to their livelihoods. Their call for solidarity and support from fellow drivers highlights the urgency of the situation. This story sheds light on the challenges faced by delivery drivers in Davao and the implications of the business permit requirement on their financial well-being. It also underscores their efforts to seek fairness and equity in their working relationship with the authorities and delivery companies......»»
Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes witness Senate pass Eddie Garcia bill, honor Rewind
The Eddie Garcia bill passed the Senate on final reading with several celebrities present, including Iza Calzado, Ricky Davao, Randy Santiago, Tirso Cruz III, Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, celebrity couple Marian River and Dingdong Dantes, and Garcia's wife Lilibeth Romero......»»
Women writers in detention continue to fight for freedom
In this story, Bulatlat highlights the story of women writers who are in detention for expressing their criticism and dissent through their craft. The post Women writers in detention continue to fight for freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found
Rights group Karapatan and other groups confirm that environmental activists Eco Dangla and Jak Tiong are "no longer in the hands of their abductors, bruised but alive." The post BREAKING NEWS | 2 climate activists found appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Maxene spotted uli sa mall kasama ang bagong rumored BF, HHWW pa!
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3 Filipinos die in UAE record-breaking rainfall
MANILA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Three Filipinos working in Dubai have died in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) record-breaking rainfall this week, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Thursday night. In a statement, DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Cacdac said two women died of suffocation after they were trapped inside their car, while a man died after his vehicle hit a sinkhole. Cacdac said its offices.....»»
Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles
The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»
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Confirmed: Catriona and Sam, on the verge breaking up
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DEA-Western Visayas destroys record-breaking drug haul worth P143.4 million in Iloilo City
DEA-Western Visayas destroys record-breaking drug haul worth P143.4 million in Iloilo City.....»»
SM Prime marks 30th anniversary with record-breaking income, P100 billion investment for 2024
SM Prime marks 30th anniversary with record-breaking income, P100 billion investment for 2024.....»»
SM Prime marks 30th anniversary with record-breaking income, PHP 100 billion investment for 2024
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Man nabbed after breaking into neighbor s house and witnessing 'ghosts' entering
Man nabbed after breaking into neighbor s house and witnessing 'ghosts' entering.....»»
Ship-breaking operations of stranded vessel stopped amid health concerns
Ship-breaking operations of stranded vessel stopped amid health concerns.....»»
Breaking musical barriers
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Food vlogger Kevin Garcia reveals how he earns from social media
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Diego Loyzaga promises to be a present father to daughter Hailey
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Ogie Diaz no. 1 fan si Gerald, laging nanonood ng Showbiz Update
ALIW na aliw ang talent manager na si Ogie Diaz sa natuklasan niya sa celebrity couple na sina Julia Barretto at Gerald Anderson. Sa kanyang latest episode ng “Showbiz Update” ay pinuri niya ang dalawa dahil sa kabila ng mga ibinabalita nila ukol sa celebrity couple ay hindi ito nagtatanim ng sama ng loob. Nagkasama.....»»
Fans nina Kathryn at Liza bardagulan na dahil sa isyu ng pag-unfollow sa IG
BARDAGULAN ngayon ang mga fans nina Kathryn Bernardo at Liza Soberano sa social media dahil sa isyu ng pag-unfollow sa Instagram. Grabe! Nag-aaway-away ang kanilang respective supporters matapos kumalat ang balita na bukod kay Daniel Padilla at in-unfollow din ni Kathryn sina Liza, Julia Barretto at Gillian Vicencio. Balitang bahagi ito ng ginawang “cleansing” ni.....»»
Women shaping Philippine monetary policy
Women have made significant strides as leaders in the Philippine financial services industry even as challenges continue to persist. At the helm are two distinguished female members of the Monetary Board (MB) – the policy-setting body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) –both of whom are breaking the bias for women in finance......»»