EDITORIAL - Taxes and governance
It’s tax filing month, and the government as usual launched a campaign to inform the public about meeting the deadline for filing tax returns......»»
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public.....»»
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public.....»»
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public
Editorial: Respond to transport needs of the public.....»»
Editorial: Test of media regulation
Editorial: Test of media regulation.....»»
Editorial: Harness WE for all genders
Editorial: Harness WE for all genders.....»»
Editorial: Exorcising the ghosts of Edsa
Editorial: Exorcising the ghosts of Edsa.....»»
Editorial: Revisit snake encounters
Editorial: Revisit snake encounters.....»»
Editorial: ‘Where are the CCTVs?’
Editorial: ‘Where are the CCTVs?’.....»»
Editorial: Raising the bar for Sinulog 2025
Editorial: Raising the bar for Sinulog 2025.....»»
Editorial: Piety celebrated in citizenship
Editorial: Piety celebrated in citizenship.....»»
Editorial: Restoring meaning in ritual
Editorial: Restoring meaning in ritual.....»»
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......»»
Phlilippines eyes deeper maritime cooperation with EU
The Philippines is ready to deepen cooperation with the European Union and EU member states on maritime safety and security, maritime domain awareness and ocean governance......»»
EDITORIAL - Taxes and governance
It’s tax filing month, and the government as usual launched a campaign to inform the public about meeting the deadline for filing tax returns......»»
Campaign of disunity must be nipped in the bud
The Marcos-Duterte UniTeam has disintegrated. It was flimsy in the first place, never founded on creed or principles but on political interest. Both camps collide in practically all facets of governance, and nowhere is this more apparent than in foreign policy, particularly on our relations with China and America......»»
MIC wants to join global network of SWF
State-run Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) is applying to be a member of the global network of sovereign wealth funds (SWF) in a bid to boost transparency and good governance......»»
The need for reputation experts in corporate boards
In modern corporate governance, the composition of a company’s board of directors plays a pivotal role in determining its strategic direction, ethical standards, and ultimately, its success or failure in the market......»»
Bangsamoro LGUs receive good governance citations
More than 20 local government units in six southern provinces earned efficiency, resiliency, innovation and dynamism awards from an agency of the Bangsamoro region in a symbolic rite in Cotabato City on Thursday......»»
Disjointed
This is the reason why governance in this country often appears to be a self-defeating exercise: agencies arrive at decisions from their respective rabbit holes without looking at the larger picture......»»
Pogi Points
You would think that a presumably mature democracy like the United States with over 200 years’ experience in the art of governance would have a Congress that puts primacy on the national interest......»»