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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......»»
Blackwater relishes strong start
If Blackwater’s 3-0 start in the PBA Philippine Cup is a portent of things to come, Bossing team owner Dioceldo Sy said yesterday he’s enjoying the habit of winning. Only twice in 21 previous conferences has Blackwater gone over .500, posting identical 7-4 records in the 2017-18 Governors Cup and 2019 Commissioner’s Cup......»»
3 BEST Soviet movies about pirates
In the Soviet Union, movies about pirates were mainly screen adaptations of Western novels about ruthless English cut-throats and Spanish galleons full of gold. But, at times, there were original stories in which Soviet seamen confronted sea bandits. Below are the three best Soviet movies about pirates. Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel was adapted for the screen three times in the USSR. In add.....»»
3 BEST Soviet movies about pirates
In the Soviet Union, movies about pirates were mainly screen adaptations of Western novels about ruthless English cut-throats and Spanish galleons full of gold. But, at times, there were original stories in which Soviet seamen confronted sea bandits. Below are the three best Soviet movies about pirates. Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel was adapted for the screen three times in the USSR. In add.....»»
PODCAST | Running About: Pilot episode ‘Ready? Get set?’
MindaNews presents its latest podcast from The MindaNews Podcast: Running About, with Bobby Timonera, Boy Mordeno, and Yas D. Ocampo. “Running About” features our conversations about running various roads (and off-roads) around Mindanao and the rest of the world. The Pilot Episode features MindaNews editors Bobby Timonera and Boy Mordeno and social media manager Yas […].....»»
Sunrise cruise and a lagoon experience in Bantayan Island
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Finding stillness and newness may be some of the things you need to realign with yourself. After days of spending long hours in the office or at work, it gets mentally and physically draining to get through another day. Even when you get to do the things that should make you feel better.....»»
James Taylor in Manila redux, 30 years later
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Things are changing
It sounds like an overworn cliche whenever you say, “things are changing,” because they are. I heard a foreign speaker say, “even change is changing.”.....»»
Things are changing
It sounds like an overworn cliche whenever you say, “things are changing,” because they are. I heard a foreign speaker say, “even change is changing.”.....»»
Things are changing
It sounds like an overworn cliche whenever you say, “things are changing,” because they are. I heard a foreign speaker say, “even change is changing.”.....»»
Mac Tallo hopes for better things with MPBL return
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Time to move on. Cebuano hotshot Mac Tallo is hoping for better things with the Abra Weavers in his return to the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The talented point guard signed with the Weavers late February, but didn’t make an announcement until earlier this week. For Tallo, it’s a new.....»»
Cebuano words that best describe Cebuanas
CEBU CITY, Philippines— Cebuanas are known to be headstrong women. We love to do things on our own and make sure we get things done, by rook or by krook. READ: Sugboanong Pinulongan: Some Bisaya words and their meanings of hope Excelling or facing adversities is just part of how they would want to.....»»
International Environmental Education Day: Little things we can do for a bigger, greener tomorrow
For International Environmental Education Day on January 26, here are some things we can do to help the Earth.....»»
Bianca Manalo nakauwi na ng Pinas: Many things happened since I left last year!
NAKAUWI na ng Pilipinas ang beauty queen-actress na Bianca Manalo matapos ang mahaba niyang bakasyon abroad. ‘Yan ang excited na ibinandera niya mismo sa isang Instagram post noong January 14, kalakip ang video habang siya’y nasa loob ng eroplano. “Hello Manille!!! [happy face emojis],” pagbati niya sa post. Ani pa niya, “So many things happened.....»»
Arena Plus joins PBA All-Star fray with successful viewing party
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) had a blast last weekend with an unforgettable outing in the All-Star Weekend in Bacolod – the City of Smiles – and so did the fans all the way here in Manila......»»
LeBron James out for Lakers game vs Warriors
As the Lakers and Warriors cling to the 9th and 10th positions in the NBA playoff race, the California rivals hope to sustain their resurgent forms after the All-Star break.....»»
Reggie Miller calls out Kenny Smith over Sabrina Ionescu comments: You want her just playing with dolls – The Daily Guardian
In a heated moment during NBA All-Star Saturday Night, commentators Reggie Miller and Kenny Smith clashed over the one-on-one 3-point shooting competition between Stephen Curry.....»»
Should Small Business Owners Concern Themselves with Sporting Events?
Every year, big sporting events in the first quarter of every year like the recently concluded Super Bowl and the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend, which is always a hit with the Filipino market, captivate audiences around the world. For entrepreneurs, however, the question remains: should you concern yourself with these major sporting events, or are […].....»»
NBA: Miami Heat retire Udonis Haslem’s No. 40 jersey
MIAMI — Udonis Haslem averaged 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in his career. He never made an All-Star team. Never had a triple-double. Never signed anything close to a max contract. Never even won a player of the week award. The stats might seem ordinary. Yet to the Miami Heat, he’s forever legendary. The Miami.....»»
NBA: Embiid on MVP requirement, says ‘If he misses out, so be it’
PHILADELPHIA — Ime Udoka in his one year as a 76ers assistant got close enough to Joel Embiid to earn an invitation to the MVP’s wedding to Anne de Paula last July. Udoka also saw up close in that one year that Embiid — already an All-Star and one of the best big men in.....»»