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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, […].....»»
DepEd orders immediate removal of admin tasks from teachers’ workload
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially ordered the immediate removal of administrative tasks from teachers’ workloads on Friday. The issuance of Department Order (DO) 002 came a day after Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte announced the said initiative during her presentation of the 2024 Basic Education Report. “This DO.....»»
Binay asks DepEd: Resolve issues in 3 ‘embo’ schools
Makati Mayor Abby Binay yesterday appealed to Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to resolve the issue of management of three public schools in the enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays that are now under Taguig......»»
Lascañas: Sara Duterte initiated Oplan Tokhang as Davao mayor
"She was not only aware of what her father did, the bogus drug war. She actually invented a new trademark of extrajudicial killings in the name of Tokhang.".....»»
Diaz to file MR on Ombudsman suspension order
Diaz to file MR on Ombudsman suspension order.....»»
28 ka mga driver/operator gipadad-ag show cause order
28 ka mga driver/operator gipadad-ag show cause order.....»»
DILG implements suspension order on Siaton Mayor Diaz
DILG implements suspension order on Siaton Mayor Diaz.....»»
Rama files motion to lift suspension order against him
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspended Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and his legal team have filed a motion before the Office of the Ombudsman to lift the suspension order against him and seven other city hall officials. This developed after the Court of Appeals (CA) dismissed their petition for certiorari with a “prayer for issuance.....»»
Cease-and-desist order vs 9 Mt. Apo encroachers
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Protected Area Management Office (DENR-Pamo) has issued a cease-and-desist order against nine encroachers within the Strict Protection Zone (SPZ) at Mount Apo Natural Park......»»
DILG fails to serve Rama suspension order
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Central Visayas office failed yesterday to implement the six-month preventive suspension order of the Office of the Ombudsman against Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and seven other city hall officials......»»
BTAO head told to explain apprehension quota order
BTAO head told to explain apprehension quota order.....»»
Jubahib: 300 cops to serve suspension order too much
SUSPENDED Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib decried the augmentation of "300 police officers" in serving his 60-day suspension order......»»
Davao Norte Governor Jubahib defies suspension order
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib defies a suspension order issued to him by Malacañang over........»»
DavNor Gov. Jubahib won’t heed OP’s suspension order
SUSPENDED Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib remains firm in his decision not to step down and heed the suspension order issued by the Office of the President (OP)......»»
PBBM: Gov. Jubahib suspension order followed due process
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. emphasized that the suspension order issued to Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib followed due process......»»
Duterte disapproves preventive suspension order vs Jubahib
FORMER President Rodrigo R. Duterte (FPRRD) expressed his disapproval of the issuance of a preventive suspension order against Davao del Norte Governor Edwin Jubahib......»»
No lottery in PBA draft
A plan to hold a special no-order, computer-generated lottery for PBA draft applicants who would’ve been eligible to join at least four years earlier isn’t pushing through after all. According to PBA commissioner Willie Marcial, any change in format will require approval from the Board of Governors and for the moment, the guidelines for the draft on July 14 remain the same as before, meaning the order will follow the reverse standings of the teams the previous season unless slots are traded......»»
Davao Norte governor defies suspension order
Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib refused to vacate his post even as the Department of the Interior and Local Government served yesterday a 60-day suspension order issued by the Office of the President......»»