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‘Government should help exporters hurdle EU barriers’
The government must seek the removal of some trade barriers imposed by the European states to allow exporters to maximize the opportunities of the country’s prospective free trade agreement with Europe, an industry group said......»»
UST’s TomasinoWeb back on socmed, gets new adviser
Campus digital publication TomasinoWeb has resumed its social media operations weeks after the University of Santo Tomas drew flak for ordering the removal of a photo, which administrators claimed subjected UST to public ridicule......»»
Rama calls for removal of CBRT manager Imbong amid ‘crisis’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama wants the project manager of the Cebu Rapid Bus Transit to be removed from his position, citing mismanagement as the reason for the replacement. “I have enough of Imbong,” said Rama, who was referring to CBRT Project Manager Norvin Imbong and that he was recommending to.....»»
Movie Piracy App Dominated App Store Rankings Before Removal – The Daily Guardian
Title: Kimi, the Piracy App, Briefly Surpasses Streaming Giants Before Being Removed from Apple’s App Store In a surprising turn of events, a piracy app.....»»
Portion of Osmeña Blvd. closed due to skywalk removal
CEBU CITY, Philippines —A portion of Osmeña Blvd. was ‘temporarily closed’ from the corner of Fuente Osmeña Circle to the Arlington Pond intersection starting Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. This closure is due to the presence of concrete cracks and falling debris from the Fuente skywalk, as the contractor is removing roofings and railings. With the.....»»
More funding to Hawke s Bay and Tairwhiti
Urgent work to clean-up cyclone-affected regions will continue, thanks to a $63 million boost from the Government for sediment and debris removal in Hawke's Bay and Tairwhiti. .....»»
‘No to Marcos ouster, secede in legal way, FPRRD clarifies
AMID his recent statements, former President Rodrigo Duterte clarified that he is not advocating for the removal of his successor, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr......»»
BI to upgrade e-gates for faster, label-free processing
Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said Thursday that travelers can expect the removal of boarding pass scans at the e-gates, reducing processing time for arriving passengers. .....»»
DOF limits tax-exempt status for pickup trucks
The Department of Finance is pushing for only one kind of pickup truck to remain tax-exempt as it insists on the removal of special excise treatment on all other types......»»
PSSO warns anew vs building structures atop dikes, coastal road
The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office's (PSSO) Coastal Road and Davao River Monitoring Team has issued a renewed warning to Dabawenyos against constructing buildings on top of dikes and along the coastal road. This caution follows the dismantling of 334 illegal structures from October 2020 to the third week of January 2023. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay emphasized that these structures, including house extensions, kitchen extensions, cages, and sala extensions, are typically found atop or attached to dikes and gabions near the Davao River. Recent operations in the Talomo District involved the removal of a hut at Purok 8 Iñigo, Matina Pangi, and a reconstructed fisherman's kiosk at the Punta Dumalag section of the Coastal Area. Sumagaysay highlighted that the PSSO collaborates with barangays to identify and address illegal structures, and owners are given the choice to self-demolish or have the PSSO carry out the demolition. Sumagaysay stressed that illegal structures on dikes and gabions pose risks to the structure's integrity, potentially leading to increased flooding and related issues. He urged residents living near the river to refrain from constructing any form of extension or additional structure on the dikes, emphasizing the need to preserve their stability to prevent flooding and overflow. The PSSO does not have a specific target number of structures to dismantle, but rather identifies them during monitoring and inspection, working in coordination with barangays and purok leaders. Sumagaysay hopes that the public comprehends the purpose behind these dismantling efforts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the dikes to mitigate flooding risks......»»
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......»»
Labor advocates sound alarm on Charter change
The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) expressed its opposition to moves by the Congress to amend the 1987 Constitution, fearing that it could lead to the removal of provisions protecting laborers in favor of attracting investors......»»
Ombudsman orders removal of CHED exec for nepotism
CHED on Wednesday said it has been ordered to implement the decision against CHED Commissioner Jo Mark Libre, who was appointed to the position in 2022 by then-President Rodrigo Duterte. .....»»
Tropical cyclone likely to enter PH this week - The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines: The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said a tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) later this week. "The weather disturbance, which was predicted to enter PAR this weekend, would likely affect some areas in Mindanao," weather specialist Rhea Torres said. In the meantime, most areas will continue to swelter,.....»»
LIST: Metro Manila, Rizal areas with water interruptions from May 8 to 9
Manila Water announced on its social media account that the repair will affect water availability in parts of Makati, Taguig, Quezon City, Manila, Marikina, San Mateo, Cainta and Antipolo City, Rizal......»»
77 cases of heat-related illness – DOH
As high heat indices continue to affect different areas in the country, the Department of Health reported 77 cases of heat-related illness this year......»»
Drought, dry spell to affect 72 provinces
Up to 72 provinces will experience below average rainfall by the end of this month, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration......»»
Can Israelis and Palestinians co-exist?
Even though it does not affect the Philippines directly, the conflict in Palestine and Israel has worldwide consequences......»»
DepEd says return to old school calendar beneficial to students, teachers
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) On Wednesday emphasized that shortening the timeframe for returning to the previous school calendar schedule would greatly affect the welfare of both students and educators. DepEd made the pronouncement after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the government is now looking for ways to bring back the.....»»
CTTMO sees timeline problems in citation tickets issued to road workers
A REPRESENTATIVE from the Davao City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) said there should be a clear timeline for the citation tickets issued, particularly to the Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region (DPWH-Davao) contractors implementing road works that would heavily affect the city's traffic situation......»»