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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......»»
Ombudsman affirms raps vs ex-DBM execs in Pharmally mess
The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier ruling finding probable cause to file graft cases before the Sandiganbayan against former top officials of the Procurement Service of the Department of Budget and Management in connection with the Pharmally procurement mess amounting to P11.5 billion......»»
SPMC inaugurates P80-M Cathlab
THE Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) inaugurated its P80 million state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory I on Thursday afternoon, February 15, 2024......»»
SSS savings scheme hits P80 billion
The savings scheme of state-run pension fund Social Security System has collected P80 billion from six million members who are looking for additional investment channels......»»
Prosperous Beginnings, NUSTAR Resort Welcomes the Year of the Wood Dragon
NUSTAR Resort Cebu welcomed the year of the Wood Dragon with cheers and held a Prosperity Parade around the resort that concluded with the symbolic Prosperity Toss with NUSTAR executives at The Atrium. The Prosperity Parade commenced at the lobby attended by NUSTAR Executives Alan Teo, Chief Operating Officer of Universal Hotels and Resorts Inc.,.....»»
Greenpeace blames fossil fuel dependence for yellow, red alerts
Environmental group Greenpeace Philippines yesterday blamed the country’s dependence on fossil fuel-based power plants on the continued yellow and red alerts of Luzon and Visayas power grids......»»
Gazans fear Israeli attack on their last refuge; US launches retaliatory strikes
The US strikes target Iran-backed militants that Washington blames for the drone attack in Jordan this week that killed three US troops.....»»
Pelikula ng 4 na senador-action star pinaplantsa na para sa MMFF 2024
“IBA Ang May Pinagsamahan” ang working title ng pelikulang gagawin ng mga senador na sina Bong Revilla, Jinggoy Estrada, Robin Padilla at Lito Lapid kasama sina Coco Martin, Edu Manzano, Philip Salvador at Cesar Montano. Base sa kuwento ni Rez Cortez kay Morly Alinio sa kanyang vlog na naka-upload na sa YouTube channel ay nasa.....»»
SEC doles out P60-M in fines for Abra Mining mess
The SEC released a statement yesterday outlining P560 million in fines relating to the illegally-issued Abra Miningshares that were sold during the basura stock craze of late FY20 and early FY21......»»
2 more of Quiboloy’s co-accused surrender
Each accused is expected to post bail amounting to P80,000......»»
Robin Padilla says sorry to Senate execs over Mariel’s vitamin C drip mess
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla has apologized to officials of the Senate over an incident inside his office involving his wife, actress Mariel Padilla. The actress drew flak after posting on social media last week a photo of her receiving an intravenous treatment inside her husband’s office at the Senate. ALSO READ: Mariel Padilla’s ‘gluta.....»»
PLDT proposes $3 million settlement in US budget mess suit
Integrated telco PLDT Inc. has proposed to settle $3 million, or around P165 million, to resolve a class action suit filed against it in the US over its budget fiasco......»»
Ecozone regulator wooing more Japan investors
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is eyeing to grow investments from Japanese investors to as much as P80 billion this year, as it continues to be aggressive in its investment promotion efforts in the East Asian market......»»
SC: Red-tagging banta sa buhay, kalayaan, seguridad
Idineklara ng Supreme Court (SC) na ang red-tagging ay banta sa buhay, kalayaan at seguridad kaya nila pinaboran ang petisyon sa writ of amparo ng isang dating kinatawan ng Bayan Muna Party-list. The post SC: Red-tagging banta sa buhay, kalayaan, seguridad first appeared on Abante......»»
Diwata binabalikan ng mga ex-dyowa mula nang yumaman at sumikat
MULA nang sumikat at makaahon sa matinding kahirapan, marami nang nagbago sa buhay ng social media star na si Diwata. Inamin ni Diwata o Deo Balbuena sa tunay na buhay na biglang naglabasan ang mga kamag-anak niya simula nang gumanda at umasenso ang takbo kanyang buhay. Isa ito sa naging rebelasyon ng content creator at.....»»
Tao sa Japan, Sweden, Norway mahahaba ang buhay
Lahat ng tao sa mundo ay gustong mabuhay ng mahaba pero ang mga residente ng Japan, Sweden at Norway ay mas mahahaba ang buhay kumpara sa ibang mga bansa. The post Tao sa Japan, Sweden, Norway mahahaba ang buhay first appeared on Abante......»»
Xian at Jen excited sa new chapter ng kanilang buhay
SIMULA pa lang ay na-hook na ang mga Kapuso sa primetime series na Love. Die. Repeat. Pinagbibidahan ito nina Jennylyn Mercado bilang Angela at Xian Lim bilang Bernard. Komento ng ilang netizens sa GMA Drama Facebook page, “Very interesting ang story. Refreshing ang tandem nina Jennylyn at Xian. May chemistry silang dalawa! Can’t wait for the upcoming episodes. Buhay na buhay ….....»»
Mosang tinulungan ni Judy Ann sa kanyang lowest point
IBINAHAGI ng komedyanteng si Maria Alilia Bagio o mas kilala bilang si Mosang ang pangyayari sa kanyang buhay kung saan tinulungan siya ni Judy Ann Santos. Sa kanyang panayam kay Ogie Diaz na mapapanood sa YouTube channel ng huli noong May 11, naikuwento niya ang mga ponagdaanan sa kanyang buhay. “Ang dami kong pinagdaanan na.....»»
Maggie Wilson pinagbabantaan ang buhay kaya hindi makauwi sa Pinas
DALAWANG taon nang nangungulila sa kanyang anak na si Connor ang dating beauty queen na si Maggie Wilson na naka-base na ngayon sa ibang bansa. Hindi makabalik ng Pilipinas si Maggie dahil sa umano’y banta sa kanyang buhay bukod pa sa nakaumang na warrant of arrest sa kasong isinampa ng estranged husband niyang si Victor.....»»
Ogie Diaz buhay pa rin ang vlog kahit nahaharap sa kontrobersya
BUHAY na buhay pa rin ang showbiz vlog ng talent manager at komedyanteng si Ogie Diaz kahit na kasalukuyan itong may pinagdaraanan. Sa naturang show ay kasama niya bilang co-hosts sina Mama Loi, Dyosa Pockoh, Ate Mrena at Tita Jegs. Sa last episode nito noong Miyerkules, May 8, sinabi ni Ogie na patuloy pa rin.....»»