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Travel agencies group warns about cheap, illegal operators
The Davao Travel Agencies Association (DTAA) has issued a warning about unregistered and illegal travel and tour operators in their area. These operators have been found to be offering travel and tour services without proper licensing, leading to issues such as lack of refunds, scheduling problems, and other travel arrangement discrepancies. Pia Partoza Montano, a travel agency owner and Vice-President for the Travel and Tours Sector of DTAA, emphasized the prevalence of these unauthorized operators, particularly in inbound tourism, and the challenges in monitoring and regulating them due to their large numbers. Montano also highlighted the potential risks associated with using these unregistered agencies, as they may offer cheaper rates but could lead to problems in case of incidents. To address this issue, the Department of Tourism-Davao (DOT-Davao) has introduced a QR code system to help the public verify the legitimacy of travel agencies by accessing data on authorized and registered operators. The DOT-Davao encourages travelers to transact with accredited enterprises to ensure the quality and reliability of their travel arrangements. Currently, there are at least 109 registered travel and tour agencies in Davao City under DOT-Davao's accreditation. The DOT-Davao also provides information on the requirements for registration and renewal for travel agencies on their official website. This warning serves as a reminder for the public to be cautious and discerning when engaging with travel and tour operators to avoid falling victim to unauthorized and illegitimate services......»»
DoF considering IPOs for LandBank, DBP
The Philippine News Agency reported that the Department of Finance, under new Secretary Ralph Recto, is “exploring amendments to the charters of the Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines”, which Mr. Recto said could include “their possible public listing, to broaden the local capital market.”.....»»
Comelec ready to hold demo for 2025 poll machines
The Commission on Elections has assured the public that it is ready to conduct a voting demonstration in Congress with the new machine that will be used in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
Samal resort gets notice of violation over hawksbill turtle hatchlings
The Department of Natural Resources-Davao Region (DENR-Davao) has issued a notice of violation to Isla Reta Beach Resort in Samal for the illegal possession of hawksbill turtle hatchlings. The resort violated Republic Act 9147, which prohibits the exploitation of wildlife resources and their habitats. The law strictly prohibits collecting, hunting, or possessing wildlife or their by-products, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. In response to the notice, the resort's owner must release the turtle hatchlings within a day, or face legal action. Despite the resort's intention to care for and release the hatchlings after six months, DENR-Davao found 130 hatchlings inside styro boxes and emphasized the critical importance of immediately releasing them to ensure their survival. The Philippines recognizes five sea turtle species, with hawksbill and leatherback classified as critically endangered. DENR-Davao encourages individuals to report wildlife sightings and pledges to conduct public awareness campaigns for wildlife conservation. Isla Reta Beach Resort faced criticism for unauthorized plans to raise the hatchlings......»»
Citicore Renewable Energy IPO scheduled for May 31
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation [CREC 3.88 pre-IPO] [link], the parent company of Citicore Energy REIT [CREIT 2.85 unch; 37% avgVol], has scheduled its IPO for May 31 after postponing its listing due to market conditions and negotiating a P5 billion stock sale of CREIT shares to the SM Investments [SM 975.00 ?0.5%; 156% avgVol] group......»»
Quick look at the week ahead
Domestically, Cebu Landmasters will wrap up its follow-on offering sale of preferred shares tomorrow (the listing is next week), and on Friday, we’ll get the inflation data for March from the Philippine Statistics Authority (which will set the table for the BSP’s decision on interest rates on Monday of next week). I.....»»
Maynilad to sell P15-B of Blue Bonds to fund capex projects ahead of IPO
Maynilad Water Services, a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Investments and an affiliate of DMCI Holdings, disclosed its application to the SEC to sell up to P15 billion worth of fixed-rate “Blue Bonds” in the last week of May, for listing on PDEx in the first week of June......»»
Julia kay Aga — leading man for all seasons
PUSH NA’YANni Ambet Nabus GULAT na gulat si Julia Barretto nang malamang naging leading man din pala ng mama niyang si Marjorie ang ngayo’y leading man niyang si Aga Muhlach. Although sa nasabing movie ni Marjorie ay si Mikee Cojuangco ang naka-ending ni Aga. “I did not know that. Kuya Aga never told me. Kahit si mama, walang naikuwento na nakatrabaho niya si ….....»»
Aboitiz Land offers ready-for-occupancy homes
The benefits of opting for ready-for-occupancy units are manifold......»»
The challenges and opportunities of listing bonds in the Phl
Several years ago, I got a request from a certain Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Monetary Board member to visit me in my office and get an update on the state of the Philippine capital markets......»»
Jo Berry sa pumanaw na ama: Wag na siya mag-alala, ako na bahala kay Mama
MAY ipinangako ang Kapuso actress at na si Jo Berry sa kanyang yumaong tatay na si Perry Berry, Sr.. Hanggang ngayon ay ramdam pa rin ng “Lilet Matias: Attorney-At-Law” lead star ang sakit at pangungulila sa pagkamatay ng ama, pati na ng kanyang lolo at kuya. Halos sabay-sabay na pumanaw ang tatlo niyang kapamilya noong.....»»
PSE approves listing of GSIS-owned Alternergy preferred shares
Alternergy disclosed that the PSE has approved its application to list the 100 million preferred shares that it sold to the Government Service Insurance System at a price of P14.50/share......»»
Patience patience patience : Dog eats Kim Atienza s passport
Television host "Kuya" Kim Atienza managed to look on the good and bad side of things after one of the dogs he adopted ate his passport......»»
Isko kukunin sa TiktoClock ng GMA para makasama sina Pokwang at Kuya Kim?
TRULILI kaya ang tsika sa amin na sa ilang taong umere ang “Eat Bulaga” ng TAPE, Inc. sa GMA 7 ay wala pala silang Human Resources department o HR na siyang namamahala sa mga empleyado para sa kanilang mga pangangailangan? Nasambit lang ito sa amin ng aming source na wala raw benefits ang mga empleyado.....»»
Tag ko si Kuya Ogie : Mariel Rodriguez reacts to Robin Padilla, Regine Velasquez kissing video
TV host Mariel Rodriguez reacted to her husband Robin Padilla and Regine Velasquez's viral kissing video on social media. .....»»
CPG raises P2 billion from share offer
Century Properties raised P2 billion from the listing of its Series B preferred shares on the Philippine Stock Exchange......»»
Hotel101 advances listing plan in Nasdaq
DoubleDragon has advanced further plans to list its Singapore-based hospitality subsidiary Hotel101 Global on the US Nasdaq, with the signing of a business combination agreement with a special purpose acquisition company eyed next month......»»
Kuya Luis tawag ko sa kanya before : Luis Manzano not Jessy Mendiola s crush prior to dating
The glowing Jessy Mendiola gamely indulged the visitors at the ongoing Watsons Health Expo 2024 in SM Megamall as the ambassador of Beauty Bunny gummy vitamins. .....»»
SM Prime rethinking 2024 SM REIT listing plans
Property developer SM Prime added to concerns that it might delay the IPO of its monster $1 billion REIT when one of its directors, Hans Sy, said that the company’s cashflow is “very strong”, and that while he’s “not ruling [an SM REIT IPO] out this year”, he doesn’t yet see a “purpose” to “immediately go into an IPO”......»»
Fifth Solomon, Alex Gonzaga nagkatarayan: Parang naeepalan siya sa ‘kin
BAGO naging mag-BFF, hindi rin pala agad nag-click sina Alex Gonzaga at Fifth Solomon noong una silang magkasama sa “Pinoy Big Brother.” Iyan ang inamin ni Fifth nang magkachikahan sila ni Toni Gonzaga sa latest episode ng YouTube channel nitong “Toni Talks”. Napa-throwback ang actor-director noong maging housemate siya sa Bahay ni Kuya kung saan.....»»