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Grab Philippines commends Marcos, Romualdez on transpo reforms

During the meeting between Grab Holdings, Inc. executives with PBBM, Grab proudly shared its significant contribution to the nation's economy, having eased unemployment by 1.1% from 2019 to 2021......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Grab tests DriveYourCar service

Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines is testing the viability of a new service that allows customers with vehicles to hire a driver for almost P2,000 for 12 hours......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Boy, 16, nabbed for ‘robbing’ cop’s home in Lapu-Lapu City

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A 16-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly broke into a cop’s home in Sitio Proper, Brgy. Pajac, Lapu-Lapu City early on Saturday morning, April 13, and stole cash and valuables. The minor, who was from Sitio Kalachuchi, and his adult companion, who was identified as a certain ‘Junard Ganda,’ a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Drunk habal-habal driver nabbed for alarm and scandal in Barili

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  A drunk habal-habal driver landed in jail for allegedly challenging bystanders to a fight while under the influence of alcohol in Barangay Poblacion, Barili town, southwestern Cebu on Monday evening, May 13, 2024. The incident happened at around 7:25 p.m. near the public market in the barangay. The arrested habal-habal driver.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Liloan accident: Habal-habal driver’s family, van driver settle amicably

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The arrested suspect and the relatives of the habal-habal driver who died in a road accident along the national road in Barangay Yati, Liloan town in Cebu on Tuesday dawn, April 23, 2024, have agreed to settle amicably. Consequently, the suspect will be released from jail after an affidavit of desistance.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Cebu Daily Newscast: Taxi driver nabbed after posting video of him choking, slapping 3-year-old daughter inside cab

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Taxi driver nabbed after posting video of him choking, slapping 3-year-old daughter inside cab A desperate taxi driver was arrested on February 26 after he went online and showed a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

True love and tadhana: Ride-share driver shares how he married his pen pal 

Grab Driver Danilo A. said that love letters were effective in courting his long-time pen pal who later became his wife. “Pen pal ko siya, hindi kami nag-meet until malapit na kaming ikasal.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

American held for attack on sex workers in hotel

An American man, who allegedly physically assaulted two sex workers who asked for a downpayment for their services, was arrested in Quezon City on Wednesday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News14 hr. 40 min. ago

MCSAPO to hold jail-based rehab program for female inmates

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Substance Abuse Prevention Office (MCSAPO) is set to conduct a jail-based rehabilitation program for female inmates. This will be the first time that the rehabilitation program will be conducted in the female dormitory. The MCSAPO and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology implemented the program with male inmates.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Vice Ganda papaaralin ang female searchee sa ‘Expecially For You’

HINDI napigilang maging emosyonal ng isang female searchee mula sa segment ng “It’s Showtime” na”Expecially For You” matapos siyang bigyan ng offer ni Vice Ganda na makapagtapos ng pag-aaral. Naikuwento kasi ng female searchee na si Nami na pansamantala siyang huminto sa pag-aaral at nagtatrabaho na dahil mag-isa niyang sinusuportahan ang sarili. Natanong naman ni.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Tricycle driver selling hand fans at the basilica arrested for illegal gambling

Tricycle driver selling hand fans at the basilica arrested for illegal gambling.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Grab contributes up to 0.3 percent to GDP – study

Ride-hailing giant Grab Philippines contributes as much as 0.3 percent to the economy, as a peso spent on the platform generates an additional P3.42 in output, according to a recent report......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

GrabBike relaunch? Grab readying its motorcycle taxis even without approval

As Grab's top brass meet with the President, could the ride-hailing giant be readying to finally crack into the motorcycle taxi market?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Angkas to Angcars? Here are the challengers to Grab’s ride-hailing dominance

There are currently six approved transport network companies, with Angkas and possibly InDrive set to join them, but none have yet to truly challenge Grab.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Angkas to ‘Angcars?’ Here are the challengers to Grab’s ride-hailing dominance

There are currently six approved transport network companies, with Angkas and possibly InDrive set to join them, but none have yet to truly challenge Grab.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Duterte using cops, soldiers for power grab – Bayan

The military and the police should not allow themselves to be used by former president Rodrigo Duterte in his desire to grab power by ousting President Marcos, cause-oriented group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

CRMC, USJ-R grab 2nd wins in Sinulog Cup

CRMC, USJ-R grab 2nd wins in Sinulog Cup.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Road accident update: Motorcycle driver, rider killed in 5-vehicle smashup in Cebu City

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Police here confirmed that the motorcycle driver and his female backrider, who were rushed to the hospital after a 5-vehicle mashup on Thursday, February 8, 2024, have died. The accident happened along the Osmeña Boulevard in Cebu City at past 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. The victim was identified as Marcelino Pepito,.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Police suspects in cop’s killing released

Police suspects in cop’s killing released.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024