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Asian Age Group C ship: Iran Beats Singapore
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team defeated Singapore 19-8 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship on Thursday. - Sports news - Iran had previously defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan in Group B.Iran will meet the winner of Uzbekistan and China in the semifinal on Friday.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships include four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water.....»»
Rewarding hard work in tertiary education and training
Budget 2024 sets the path for a sustainable tertiary education sector that supports and incentivises hard working learners, businesses, and tertiary education providers, Tertiary Education Minister, Penny Simmonds says."The first year Fees Free policy was an expensive failure and did not deliver its aim of more students going into tertiary education, nor did it increase participation rates. In.....»»
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......»»
Cebu groups call for wage increase on Labor Day
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Holding big red flags and banners, demonstrators coming from various labor groups and people’s organizations in Cebu gathered as one unified group on Wednesday, May 1, to deliver a collective plea for laborers – a wage increase. The demonstrators gathered in downtown Cebu City at around 7:30 a.m. and walked to.....»»
Gabriela lauds female lawyer for suing NLRC official
Women’s group Gabriela yesterday lauded a female lawyer for suing a National Labor Relations Commission official for alleged sexual harassment......»»
Workers buck wage hike in installments
Stressing the need for a one-time significant wage increase to effectively stimulate the local economy, labor group Federation of Free Workers has rejected the proposal by some legislators and the business sector for an installment-based legislated wage increase......»»
Workers slam anti-people impounding of unconsolidated jeepneys starting February 1
Labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) condemned the latest development in the controversial public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP) as the government gears up to stop the operation of unconsolidated jeepneys starting February 1......»»
DOLE, DSWD work on food, water security
DOLE, DSWD work on food, water security.....»»
Women’s work
It still amazes me that, in 2024, there are still some people who speak of “women’s work.”.....»»
‘I don’t work for US, China; I work for Philippines’
Emphasizing his administration’s adherence to rules-based order, President Marcos told Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte of the challenges the Philippines has to tackle, with help from other countries but without being subservient to any of them......»»
DENR to work with ombudsman after Bohol officials’ suspension
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources will work closely with the Office of the Ombudsman following the preventive suspension of Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado and 68 other local officials for six months without pay in connection with the investigation into the construction of Captain’s Peak Resort at the foot of Chocolate Hills......»»
Honoring the life and work of Filipino ‘Komiks King’, Carlo J. Caparas
Honoring the life and work of Filipino ‘Komiks King’, Carlo J. Caparas.....»»
Repair work on 2 bridges to take 2 years – MMDA
Repair work on the EDSA-Guadalupe and Lambingan bridges would take at least two years, acting Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday......»»
CCSC facelift delay due to another contractor’s work
CCSC facelift delay due to another contractor’s work.....»»
Remittances up by 2.6% in March — BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas attributed the increase in personal remittances to the inputs of land-based workers with work contracts of one year or more and sea- and land-based workers with work contracts of less than one year......»»
Guagua mayor suspends class, work on May 17
Guagua mayor suspends class, work on May 17.....»»
Most Gen Zs prefer to work independently – study
Filipino Gen Zs may have been born and lived in a digitally connected world, but research showed they are growing up to be workers who prefer to work independently......»»
60 upland establishments work ordered stopped
60 upland establishments work ordered stopped.....»»
EDITORIAL - Next, the monsoons
While people swelter in the heat, there are activities that benefit from the hot, dry season. As Congress resumed sessions, the head of the House of Representatives committee on appropriations urged executive departments to take advantage of the dry season by speeding up work on infrastructure projects, including road and bridge repairs and other maintenance work, which are supposed to be finished within the year......»»
‘We all have to work together to limit global warming,’ Lacson says
‘We all have to work together to limit global warming,’ Lacson says.....»»