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Finding Peace in Your Single Season
Are you enjoying your single season? Or are you struggling to find peace and contentment in this time of your life? Do you feel like you’re missing out on something or that everyone around you is in a relationship while you’re stuck alone? Those feelings are common, but there are ways to find peace in […].....»»
DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP
“We are aghast when the DOJ said that it has sufficient mechanisms to address red-tagging. What are they talking about? Either these are nowhere to be found, or if these mechanisms indeed exist, are rendered useless for victims of rights violations." The post DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
Rama to contest suspension order in Supreme Court, readies legal fight
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama stays firm despite being ordered a preventive suspension by the Ombudsman. He now plans to ask for Supreme Court intervention, believing the decision might be politically motivated. Rama questions the fairness of the anti-graft office’s six-month suspension, stating he and seven other City Hall officials weren’t given.....»»
Solons support transfer of Quiboloy’s cases to Manila
Lawmakers express frustration on fugitive preacher Apollo Quiboloy for his “disrespect of law and due process” to face legal charges filed against him and are supporting plans from the justice department to transfer the cases from Davao to Manila......»»
Cyberlibel as legal threat to media practitioners
The threat of being prosecuted for libel stifles the dynamism of the conversations that take place in cyberspace. Thus declared Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen in the case of Disini vs Secretary of Justice (G.R. No. 203335, February 18, 2014) in connection with the constitutionality of Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime.....»»
Marbil vows legal aid for cops facing court cases
The Philippine National Police eyes outsourcing a law firm to help PNP personnel facing court cases related to their duties, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said yesterday......»»
Bea nasaktan, nasagad ang pasensya sa mga paninirang-puri, sey ng lawyer
LABIS na nasaktan ang aktres na si Bea Alonzo sa walang tigil na paninirang puri laban sa kanya. Ito ang paliwanag ng legal counsel ng aktres kaya nagsampa na ito ng tatlong magkakahiwalay na reklamo ng cyber libel laban kina Cristy Fermin at Ogie Diaz, pati na rin sa kanilang co-hosts sa kani-kanilang showbiz programs......»»
Explainer: Serious illegal detention for ransom, what is it?
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In a ruling on Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Taguig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) delivered a verdict that stirred the nation’s interest in the 10-year legal case involving a prominent celebrity. Businessman Cedric Lee, model Deniece Cornejo, Ferdinand Guerrero, and Simeon Palma Raz were found guilty beyond reasonable doubt of.....»»
Netanyahu pledges to launch a Rafah offensive
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has recently made a significant decision regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Nicaragua’s legal attempt to force Germany.....»»
MCWD vs Rama, 5 others: Raps filed against Cebu City mayor, execs
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A period of heightened legal scrutiny for the mayor and his administration continued to intensify as another agency filed a new round of complaints against them. The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), led by Chairman Jose Daluz III and General Manager Edgar Donoso, lodged the complaints against the mayor before the.....»»
OceanaGold PH addresses legal concern ahead of IPO offer period
OceanaGold PH [OGP 13.33 pre-IPO] [link] was forced to make an unusual clarification last week after news dropped that the Legal Rights and Natural Resources Center (LRC) filed a petition to cancel OGP’s Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA), under the theory that the renewal of OGP’s FTAA unfairly excluded local stakeholders and communities from the consultation process......»»
2 pulis huli sa aktong nagtatalik ng kanilang mga asawa sa parking lot
PARANG eksena sa isang teleserye at pelikula ang nangyari sa pagitan ng dalawang couple na pulis sa parking lot ng isang shopping mall. Kung feeling n’yo ay sa mga soap opera lang at pelikula nagkakabukingan at nagkakahulihan sa akto ang mga legal wife at kabit, nagkakamali kayo mga ka-BANDERA! Dalawang pulis ang kinasuhan ng adultery.....»»
BTS agency files complaint against subsidiary head over breach of trust
The South Korean agency behind K-pop sensation BTS on Thursday filed a legal complaint against its powerhouse subsidiary's head for allegedly orchestrating a plan to break away from the parent company......»»
Sitoy-Cho’s lawyer says judge handling her case ‘biased’
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho described Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 Judge Ferdinand Tapado Rafanan as biased in handling the case of his client. Lawyer Edgar Gica also denied the allegation that his client ignored the invitation to attend an arraignment on April 23......»»
DOJ appeals for patience on Teves, Bantag cases
The Department of Justice yesterday appealed to the public for patience on the cases of former Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. and former corrections chief Gerald Bantag, saying efforts are being made to ensure that proper legal processes are followed......»»
Tattoo ban sa PNP pinalagan
Nanindigan ang isang kongresista na walang legal na basehan ang polisiya ng Philippine National Police (PNP) na nagbabawal sa mga pulis na magpalagay ng tattoo. The post Tattoo ban sa PNP pinalagan first appeared on Abante......»»
Now 18, Sofia Pablo wants to become independent
Sofia Pablo has entered a new milestone in her life. And that is being of legal age and becoming a young woman......»»
Philippines welcomes G7 backing in South China Sea dispute
In a meeting communiqué, G7 foreign ministers expressed their concerns about the situation in the South China Sea and stressed there is no legal basis for China’s expansive maritime claims in the strategic waterway. .....»»
Camp John Hay to unleash full potenial – Go
The recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) resolving the legal dispute between the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and its lessee CJH Development Corp. (CJHDevCo) is expected to enable the development of the John Hay Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Baguio City to its full potential, according to Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go......»»