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Three people dead as typhoon hits Philippines
MANILA, May 27 (Xinhua) -- Three people, including a seven-month-old baby boy, were killed in typhoon Ewiniar that destroyed homes and caused flooding in the Philippines, a spokesperson for the Philippine National Police said Monday. Police Colonel Jen Fajardo told reporters the victims were all from Quezon province, southeast of Manila. A police report said an infant died of drowning after he was washed.....»»
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......»»
PEACETALK: The Masbate landmining incident three years hence: “One country, two systems” of justice (1)
First of four parts NAGA CITY (MindaNews / 03 June) Three years after the 6 June 2021 Masbate landmining incident, the questions are not so much about the identity of the perpetrators as they are about holding them accountable and liable so that justice is rendered to them and to their victims. The victims were […].....»»
DSWD-Davao to aid disaster victims in recovery, rehab amid regionwide ECT payouts
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development-Davao Region (DSWD-Davao) reaffirmed its commitment to aid all victims of recent disasters in the Davao Region on their journey towards recovery and rehabilitation......»»
2 dead, 3 missing after vessel catches fire in Philippines
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Two people died, one was critically injured, and three others were missing after a fishing vessel caught fire off the waters of Cebu province in the central Philippines Wednesday night, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Coast Guard spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said a fire broke out around 8:25 p.m. local time aboard the fishing boat in the vicinity of waters some 1.5 nautica.....»»
2 dead, 3 missing after vessel catches fire in Philippines
MANILA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Two people died, one was critically injured, and three others were missing after a fishing vessel caught fire off the waters of Cebu province in the central Philippines Wednesday night, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Coast Guard spokesperson Rear Admiral Armando Balilo said a fire broke out around 8:25 p.m. local time aboard the fishing boat in the vicinity of waters some 1.5 nautica.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: Consolacion, Cebu factory fire destroys P17.5M worth of property
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news in and out of Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, May 16. Consolacion, Cebu factory fire destroys P17.5M worth of property A fire razed a factory in Barangay Pulpogan in Consolacion town in northern Cebu on Wednesday, May 15, causing damages worth.....»»
Talisay fire razes P1.2 million worth of properties, displaces 23 families
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A fire that hit a residential area in Sitio Tugas, Barangay Dumlog, Talisay City, Cebu on Wednesday, April 24, resulted to the loss of properties pegged to be worth P1.2 million. Firefighters responded to a fire in the barangay reported at around 5:47 p.m. on Wednesday. READ MORE: IN THE KNOW:.....»»
2 dead, 9 injured in Philippine capital fire
MANILA, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Two people died and nine were injured in a fire that gutted a residential area in the Philippine capital on Monday afternoon, the Bureau of Fire Protection said. The bureau said the fire, which broke out around 12:45 p.m. local time, took the lives of two female residents. The bureau added that five residents were injured, including a 60-year-old male and a 55-year-old female.....»»
San Juan to honor fire volunteer
The city council of San Juan is finalizing a resolution honoring the “ultimate sacrifice” of 25-year-old fire volunteer Chasper Kennet Oliver, who died while responding to a fire that struck Barangay Batis on Tuesday......»»
Sambag 2 fire: P7.5M and counting
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The massive fire that hit a densely populated area in Brgy. Sambag 2 here on Monday afternoon, April 8, has not yet been extinguished. But the blaze has already gobbled up at least P7.5 million in properties. According to the latest report from the Cebu City Fire Station, firefighters have yet.....»»
Bucana fire damages house and 3 establishments
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 February) – One house and three establishments were destroyed by fire in Barangay 76-A Bucana Davao City at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday. Capt. Hazel Tuazon, spokesperson for Davao City Police Office (DCPO), said the fire started from the two-story house of Michelle Bolos, a 43-year-old businesswoman, and immediately spread to adjacent establishments. […].....»»
3 injured after fire hits houses in Tisa on Monday morning
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Two fires hit Brgy. Tisa, Cebu City on Monday, February 5, and injured two individuals and left P1.6 million in damages. Based on reports from the Cebu City Fire Office, the first fire occurred at 7:53 a.m. in a house in 1st Naya Village but was immediately put out. Roughly 20.....»»
Fire hits Korean restaurant in BGC
A fire broke out in a Korean restaurant in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig after midnight yesterday, the Bureau of Fire Protection reported......»»
6 fires on Sunday in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a span of nearly 10 hours, firefighters here responded to at least six fires, two of which affected residential areas, on Sunday, January 28. 1st fire The first fire broke out along Cabajar Street, near the Guadalupe Police Station in Brgy. Guadalupe Cebu City at 5:50 a.m. 2nd fire.....»»
Fire in China shop kills 39, traps others
BEIJING—A fire at a street shop in Xinyu City of Jiangxi Province has killed 39 people and injured nine, Chinese state media and the local government said on Wednesday, adding that some people were still trapped. The fire broke out in the afternoon in an underground floor of the shop on Tiangongnan Avenue in the.....»»
China school fire: 13 dead
Beijing, China—Thirteen people have died in a school dormitory fire in central China’s Henan province, the official Xinhua news agency reported Saturday, January 20, 2024. The blaze at the Yingcai School in Henan’s Yanshanpu village was reported to the local fire department at 11 p.m. (1500 GMT) Friday night, Xinhua said. Thirteen people have been confirmed.....»»
Talisay fire injures 1, razes P1.2 million in properties
CEBU CITY, Philippines – One person was injured while four houses were razed in a fire that struck a residential area in Brgy. Lawaan 3, Talisay City on Wednesday, January 17. Firefighters in Talisay City responded to the fire scene, in Sitio Crusher, Purok Sineguelas at 1:01, which was immediately raised to 1st alarm at.....»»
BFP-NCR plans to modernize Manila’s American-era fire stations
The Bureau of Fire Protection-National Capital Region (BFP-NCR) is planning to modernize fire stations in Manila that were built during the time the United States occupied the country......»»
Basak San Nicolas fire: House destroyed, P1.2M worth of properties lost
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An estimated total of P1.2 million worth of properties were destroyed after a two-storey house in Dapdap Extension, Baragy Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City was engulfed in flames on Thursday morning, January 11, 2023. According to the Cebu City Fire Office (CCFO), the fire broke out at 11:48 a.m. in a.....»»