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Millennials, Gen Zs seen to lift travel demand
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines is banking on the youth to carry the travel demand this year, as they tend to involve their loved ones in their plans, increasing spending on trips......»»
Radyo5, Rappler spotlight public funds used in Bagong Pilipinas rally
CHEERS TO Radyo5 and Rappler for calling the people's attention to the exorbitant cost of holding President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s rally on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.Dubbed Bagong Pilipinas (New Philippines,) the rally was described by the state-run Philippine Information.....»»
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......»»
Over $1 billion investment to Philippines from US, says Raimondo
MANILA, The Philippines: During an official visit to Manila, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has said that U.S. companies have announced investments totaling more than US$1 billion in the Philippines.In a first of its kind for the Philippines, Raimondo headed a two-day trade and investment mission that included executives from 22 companies, such as United Airlines, Alphabet's Google, Visa, KKR Asia Pacific.....»»
Aero K launches Cheongju to Manila flight
Low-cost airline based in South Korea, Aero K Airlines, on Tuesday launched its new route Cheongju to Manila, Manila to Cheongju flight at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3......»»
PLDT rings in P9.8 B profit in Q1, up by 9%
PLDT, the country’s largest telco, is adjusting well to the shrinking market for broadband products and spiraling cost of goods and services as it generated earnings of almost P10 billion in the first quarter of the year......»»
Cebu Pacific profit soars
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific reached a cruising altitude in the first quarter of the year, doubling its profit to more than P2 billion due to the holiday boom for air travel......»»
How to Navigate a Price Increase and Still Make Customers Happy
Running a business is not easy, especially when you are going to make tough decisions that would make or break it. One of these dreadful situations is adjusting your prices, specifically increasing them. There are times when the cost of making your products rises, forcing you to increase it as well. Increasing your prices might […].....»»
LBC back to profit on cost cutting
Logistics courier LBC Express Holdings Inc. booked a profit of nearly P200 million in 2023, as it slashed business costs to offset the decrease in revenue......»»
Marcos calls for review of minimum wage rates
Groups have been calling on the government to raise the minimum wage to keep up with the rising cost of living. .....»»
Pharma CEO denies illegal marketing, unethical practices
The Bell-Kenz pharmaceutical company does not use the multi-level marketing scheme and sells medicines at a lower cost compared to other brands, cardiologist and chief executive officer Dr. Luis Raymond Go said......»»
Philippine IP body warns of revenue loss due to online piracy
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) on Tuesday said online piracy has been causing revenue losses for the country, and that it would cost more if it remains unaddressed......»»
Google’s new AI forecasts extreme weather events
Google has announced the development of artificial intelligence technology specifically dedicated to weather forecasting and the anticipation of extreme weather events. Faster and more cost-effective than current solutions, it could be able to alert people to the risk of incoming storms, floods or heatwaves. Since last year, some of the biggest names in tech have.....»»
President Marcos OKs DepEd’s basic education plan, other measures
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Marcos, approved on Thursday three priority projects, including a medium-term basic education plan and a higher project cost for a world-class cancer center of the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH)......»»
NEDA OKs contract changes in UP-PGH Cancer Center PPP
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved the revised terms and cost of the Cancer Center public private partnership (PPP) project and two other initiatives intended to help accelerate the development of infrastructure and human capital......»»
Reflecting on the cost of conflict and the value of peace
Every year, at dawn on April 25, Australians, New Zealanders and our friends from across the world come together. We remember the soldiers from the Australian and New Zealander Army Corps who landed at the beaches of Gallipoli on this date in 1915......»»
House to probe farmgate, retail prices gap
he House of Representatives will conduct an inquiry into the spiraling cost of basic commodities amid low farmgate prices when session resumes on April 29......»»
Cancer Center PPP up for NEDA board approval
The proposed change in the cost and terms of the University of the Philippines - Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Cancer Center public private partnership (PPP) project will be presented for the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) board approval next week, the PPP Center said. .....»»
Villar lauds focus on faster ROW process
Senate Deputy Majority Floor Leader and former public works secretary Mark Villar had lauded President Marcos’ move to create an inter-agency committee to speed up the acquisition of rights-of-way (ROW), saying this will be crucial to managing the cost of vital rail transportation infrastructure project and in ensuring that timelines are met......»»
PH’s BOI grants green lane endorsement for P10.85-B wind project in Laguna
The project, with an investment cost of P10.85 billion, is set to start its commercial operations by 2026 and is expected to generate at least 30 direct and 500 indirect employment for Filipinos......»»