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Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform
“Our commitment to lasting peace never ended. For the martyrs of Mendiola, we continue to assert peace talks [in different administrations] together with the KMP, and we acknowledge the recent breakthroughs in the Oslo Joint Statement, a sign for the resumption of peace talks." The post Mendiola massacre victims honored by continuing demands for peace talks, genuine agrarian reform appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Singil sa kuryente magtataas ngayong Pebrero, ayon sa Meralco
TATAAS nanaman ang singil sa kuryente ngayong Pebrero! Ayon sa power distributor na Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), asahan na madaragdagan ng P0.5738 kada kilowatt-hour (kWh) ang binabayarang kuryente. Ang ibig sabihin niyan, ang overall electricity rate ay papatak ng P11.9168 kada kWh ngayong buwan. Ang residential customers na kumukunsumo ng 200kWh kada buwan ay may.....»»
Power rates slightly inch up in January — Meralco
Meralco said that it will have a slight increase in power rates by P0.0846 per kiloWatt-hour (kWh) which brings the overall rate for a household to P11.3430 per kWh this month......»»
BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill
Matapos isnabin ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang P100 wage hike bill ng Senado sa kanyang Labor Day speech noong Miyerkoles, nanawagan naman si Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri na sertipikahan ang panukala sa dagdag sahod ng mga manggagawa. The post BBM kinulit sa P100 wage hike bill first appeared on Abante......»»
Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers. Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»
Power rates to rise in February — Meralco
With the latest power rate hike, P115 will be the increase in the total electricity bill of a customer consuming 200 kilowatt-hour......»»
Residential electricity rate up by P0.13 for March – April billing
Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.13 per kWh in their March – April billing. The hike, which is caused by an increase in the transmission charges imposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), brings the total electricity rate from P11.25 per kWh of the previous month to P11.38.....»»
BSP to review 3 percent rate cap on credit card transactions
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will review this month whether to keep or hike the three percent interest rate cap on credit card transactions......»»
BSP sees room for further rate hike
After discounting the possibility of a rate cut in the first half of the year, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) believes there is still room to raise interest rates amid the country’s robust economic growth......»»
Call to tax the very richest arises from their own ranks
The combined wealth of the world’s very richest dipped by $500 billion in 2023, to $12.2 trillion from $12.7 trillion in March 2022, according to Forbes, whose list of 2,668 billionaires in 2022 also dipped to 2,640. The post Call to tax the very richest arises from their own ranks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Cebu’s inflation rate rose in Feb compared to January
CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES – Cebu’s inflation rate rose slightly in February compared to lJanuary as prices have gone up in most parts of the province including the tri-cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu, and Mandaue. This was after the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Cebu Province announced the current inflation rate of Cebu including the Highly Urbanized Cities.....»»
BSP keeps policy rate at 6.5%
In the MB’s first policy rate meeting in 2024, the MB held steady at a 6.5% benchmark interest rate as the country’s inflation risks continued to lean on the upside. .....»»
Philippines jobless rate drops to decades-low in December 2023
MANILA, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- The unemployment rate in the Philippines decreased to 3.1 percent in December 2023, the lowest since 2005, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Wednesday. "The full-year unemployment rate for 2023 was 4.3 percent compared to 5.4 percent in 2022," PSA head Dennis Mapa said at a press conference. Mapa said about 1.60 million were jobless in December last year. "This w.....»»
Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase
Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»
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......»»
Tax break for 2-wheeled EVs gains ground in Congress
Giving tax breaks for two-wheeled electric vehicles is getting more support from Congress, as a bill aiming for their inclusion in the list of vehicles benefiting from tariff reduction has been filed in the House of Representatives......»»
23 Makati barangays to receive P10M from real property tax collection
The Makati City government said that 23 of its barangays are slated to receive an extra P10 million each from the city's basic real property tax collection......»»
Makati barangays to get P10 million more from tax shares
All 23 barangays of Makati are each getting an additional P10-million share from the city’s basic real property tax collection following the transfer of the 10 enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays to Taguig, Mayor Abby Binay said yesterday......»»
Meralco reminds public of electrical safety tips this Holy Week
Electric concessionaire Meralco said that its personnel will attend to the needs of its customers during Holy Week despite its offices being closed from Maundy Thursday to Black Saturday......»»
Unlikely heroes take charge as Ginebra, NorthPort down Phoenix, Meralco
Birthday boy Ralph Cu waxes hot from beyond the arc to lift Barangay Ginebra past Phoenix, while JM Calma delivers the goods for NorthPort against Meralco.....»»