Guv Gwen to discuss tree removal concerns in Poro
Guv Gwen to discuss tree removal concerns in Poro.....»»
DENR highlights alibangbang tree in tree-hugging event
DENR highlights alibangbang tree in tree-hugging event.....»»
Fire destroys commercial building in Poro, Camotes
Fire destroys commercial building in Poro, Camotes.....»»
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......»»
Ombudsman suspends Bohol guv, 68 others over Chocolate Hills resort
Ombudsman suspends Bohol guv, 68 others over Chocolate Hills resort.....»»
Eastern Samar guv hits plan to drop rocket debris from NoKor
Eastern Samar guv hits plan to drop rocket debris from NoKor.....»»
Cotabato guv, mag-uuma mapasalamaton kang Marcos sa proyektong irigasyon
Cotabato guv, mag-uuma mapasalamaton kang Marcos sa proyektong irigasyon.....»»
Comelec disqualifies Cagayan guv from 2022 polls
Comelec disqualifies Cagayan guv from 2022 polls.....»»
Guv cancels F2F classes due to extreme heat
Guv cancels F2F classes due to extreme heat.....»»
Lacson says Iloilo guv backs NIR
Lacson says Iloilo guv backs NIR.....»»
Guv still hopes for PBBM s nod of NIR despite bishop s opposition
Guv still hopes for PBBM s nod of NIR despite bishop s opposition.....»»
Guv orders work on CBRT stopped
Guv orders work on CBRT stopped.....»»
200 Kabankalan students get P1-M educational aid from Guv
200 Kabankalan students get P1-M educational aid from Guv.....»»
ONLY VM’S OFFICE AFFECTED | Moises Padilla s 2024 annual budget operational, Guv says
ONLY VM’S OFFICE AFFECTED | Moises Padilla s 2024 annual budget operational, Guv says.....»»
Ilonggo historian, ex-vice guv Demy Sonza dies at 89
Ilonggo historian, ex-vice guv Demy Sonza dies at 89.....»»
Pig, coconut tree hit by lightning in Argao, Cebu
Pig, coconut tree hit by lightning in Argao, Cebu.....»»
No tree-cutting in Poro without just cause
No tree-cutting in Poro without just cause.....»»
LIST: Tree cover loss in Cebu per area
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Since 2001, Cebu, home to over 5 million people and the largest economic hub outside the capital Manila, has lost thousands of hectares of tree cover. At least 10.1 kilo-hectare, or around 10,100 hectares of tree cover in Cebu, were depleted in a span of 20 years, data from Global Forest.....»»
Zamboanga del Sur village chief hit by falling tree dies
A barangay captain in Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur died after a tree fell on him on Friday......»»
Barangay exec dies instantly as falling tree strikes motorcycle
A motorcycle-riding barangay chairman died on the spot when a large dead tree along a highway fell on his head on Friday in Midsalip town in Zamboanga del Sur......»»
Cops plant 10,000 tree seedlings in BARMM provinces
Police personnel in six provinces of the Bangsamoro region simultaneously planted on Friday some 10,000 forest and fruit tree seedlings in open fields in support of the government’s environment-protection thrusts......»»