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Rama takes leave, now in Singapore
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is currently in Singapore, just more than a month since he returned from Australia last Dec. 16. The mayor disclosed this through Cebu City’s media arm, Sugboanon Channel’s ‘Ingna’ng Mayor’, on Thursday, Jan. 25. However, Rama did not disclose when he would come back to Cebu.....»»
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......»»
Mayor Honey calls on city officials, employees, to begin each day with a prayer
“Start your day with a prayer.” This was the appeal made by Mayor Honey Lacuna to all the officials and employees of the Manila city government, as the capital city joins the nation in the observance of the “National Bible’s Month.” The mayor also lauded City Administrator Bernie Ang, host of the flag raising ceremony, […].....»»
Japan boxer, former three-division world champion, trains in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former three-division world champion Kosei Tanaka returned to Cebu for some top-notch boxing training. The 28-year-old Japanese is the former World Boxing Organization (WBO) world minimum, world flyweight, and former world light flyweight champion. He will spend three weeks in Cebu at the ZIP Sanman Boxing gym in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe. .....»»
Makabayan bloc slams terror law charges vs 34 activists
The Makabayan bloc condemned the military's decision to file terrorism charges against Bayan Muna Partylist Secretary General Nathanael Santiago and 33 other activists and human rights workers in Nueva Ecija......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: 14-year-old Girl killed in Talisay: Brother, father, brother’s GF facing charges
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. 14-year-old Girl killed in Talisay: Brother, father, brother’s GF facing charges Talisay City police have already filed a case of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide against the brother of the.....»»
Quiboloy evades arrest, but five associates submit to authorities
Authorities failed to arrest the leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJOC) Apollo Quiboloy after arrest warrants were issued by the Regional Trial Court 12 of Davao on charges of sexual and child abuse, but have detained five associates accused on the said charges......»»
PAWS to file charges vs. Killua’s ‘killer’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Animal welfare and rights group Philippine Animal Welfare Society (Paws) will be filing charges against the man accused of killing Killua, a golden retriever dog, in Camarines Sur. Paws, in a statement, said they will lodge complaints versus Anthony Solares over the death of the canine named Killua, whose story went.....»»
SK chair, others to face road-related law violation charges
SEVERAL youths, including a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairman in Malita, Davao Occidental, who were seen in a viral video over road-related law violations and reckless driving incident along the Coastal Road in Bago Aplaya, earlier this month will be put under custody in Davao City’s police offices for different charges......»»
7 cops surrender over murder charges
7 cops surrender over murder charges.....»»
Kazakhstan: Baseless Extremism Case Heads to Court
(Berlin, February 8, 2024) - A journalist in Kazakhstan is to face trial on February 12, 2024 on unfounded extremism-related charges, as authorities there ramp up prosecutions against critics on similar charges, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should drop their unfounded case against the journalist and activist, Duman Mukhammedkarim, and im.....»»
DOLE mandates hotels, restaurants: Give service charges to workers in full
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has mandated that hotels, restaurants, and similar businesses must give their employees the full amount of collected service charges. Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma signed February 1, 2024 Department Order No. 242, titled “Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation of Article 96 of the Labor Code.....»»
DR Congo: Free Prominent Journalist, Drop Charges
(Kinshasa) - The Democratic Republic of Congo authorities should immediately and unconditionally release the prominent journalist Stanis Bujakera, and drop the charges against him, Human Rights Watch said today. Bujakera has been detained since September 8, 2023, in police custody and later at.....»»
Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation
“Prosecutor Arnold Magpantay dismissed that we were abducted by the military, that we were taken to safehouses, and was subjected to psychological torture to force us to ride the story coined by the agents of the NTF-ELCAC." The post Envi activists dismay over charges of grave oral defamation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Boss Toyo backs plan of Yogi Ruiz to run for Cebu City mayor
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu- A group of vloggers and social media influencers gathered in Cebu City Saturday night to show their support for former Bureau of Customs (BOC) Commissioner Yogi Ruiz, who has expressed his interest to run for mayor in Cebu City in next year’s election. The group was led by Boss Toyo or Jayson.....»»
Ex-Cordova mayor Sitoy-Cho snubs election case arraignment
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu —Former Cordova Mayor Therese Sitoy-Cho failed to attend her arraignment today before the Mandaue City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 55 regarding her election case. The Commission on Election (COMELEC) filed a complaint before the court against the former mayor for violating Section 261 (h) of the Omnibus Election Code. The complaint.....»»
Philippines- New Drug War Declared in Davao City - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Sebastian Duterte, currently the mayor of Davao City, delivers a speech at a campaign rally in Davao City, the hometown of his father, then-President Rodrigo Duterte, May 10, 2019. 2019 Kyodo via AP Images (Manila) The mayor of Davao City in the Philippines, Sebastian Duterte, recently declared a new war on drugs, suggestive of the abusive campaign of his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, Hum.....»»
Dominic Roque ‘barkada’ lang nina Bullet Jalosjos at Bong Suntay
DINENAY nina Mayor Bullet Jalosjos at dating Congressman Bong Suntay ang mga kumakalat na chikang nag-uugnay sa kanila ng aktor na si Dominic Roque. Sa kanilang sitdown interview na mapapanood sa Sentro Artista Philippines, isa-isa nilang sinagot ang mga isyung nagdadawit sa kanila sa recent break-up ng BeaDom. Paglilinaw nina Mayor Bullet at former Cong......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 9 February 2024
Politics in Cagayan de Oro heats up CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 9 February) – Politics started to heat up here this week after former Mayor Oscar Moreno slammed Mayor Rolando Uy for accusing him of non-payment for the use of the SEARSOLIN and Manresa dormitories during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreno said the accusations were […].....»»
Rama on Duterte-Marcos word war: ‘It’s not fair to those who supported UniTeam’
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama could not help but express his dismay on the ongoing word war involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte. Rama said he finds the “tug-of-war” involving the two UniTeam leaders “unfair” especially to their members. The Cebu City mayor said that it was.....»»