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PAL stops elderly Fil-Am with COPD from flying sans oxygen tank
MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines stopped an elderly Filipino-American woman from flying back to the United States due to her medical condition, a US media report said. Jovita Domingo, 86, was not allowed to board a PAL flight despite showing a doctor’s certificatioon saying she was “fit to travel by air” and that.....»»
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......»»
4th OFW reported injured in Taiwan earthquake
There are now four overseas Filipino workers reported hurt in the 7.2 magnitude quake that hit Taiwan Wednesday, the Department of Migrant Workers said......»»
Jon Lucas napasabak sa showbiz para mapauwi sa Pinas ang inang OFW
PARANG eksena sa mga teleserye at pelikula ang ilang bahagi ng buhay noon ng Kapuso hunk actor na si Jon Lucas. Kuwento ng kontrabida ni Ruru Madrid sa Kapuso primetime series na “Black Rider“, dala rin ng pangangailangan ng pamilya kaya nagdesisyon siyang mag-artista. Ayon sa dating member ng Hashtag, wala naman daw talaga siyang.....»»
Hontiveros: Quiboloy must answer for alleged extortion of OFWs
Reynita Fernandez, an OFW based in Singapore, said that she and other migrant workers were pressured and harassed into giving 90% of their salaries to Quiboloy......»»
Anne Curtis nag-ala Taylor Swift sa bday prod, mga OFW ‘umuwi’
PASABOG ang selebrasyon ng nag-iisang dyosa na si Anne Curtis matapos siyang mag-ala Taylor Swift sa kanyang birthday prod sa “It’s Showtime“. Matapos ang kanyang selebrasyon sa Australia kasama ang pamilya at kaibigan kung saan nanood sila ng “The Eras Tour”, umuwi sa Pilipinas ang aktres at dinala sa Kapamilya noontime program ang kanyang naging.....»»
Brother of slain OFW Jullebee Ranara says Kuwaiti law too lenient on killer
The appellate court in Kuwait upholds the 16-year prison sentence for the teenager who killed Ranara, a Filipino domestic worker.....»»
Rebelasyon ni Ruby Ruiz: ‘Echosera din itong si Nicole Kidman!’
SIGURADONG magiging proud ang lahat ng OFW mula sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo dahil sa international Filipina actress na si Ruby Ruiz. Yan ay dahil sa ipinakita niyang performance sa Prime Video limited series na “Expats” na pinagbibidahan ng Hollywood superstar na si Nicole Kidman. Nakachikahan ng BANDERA si Ruby sa pa-presscon na ibinigay.....»»
As Jokowi nears end of term, Mary Jane Veloso ages in detention
An OFW rights group says the Philippine government should work harder toward Mary Jane Veloso's freedom in the context of fighting human trafficking in Southeast Asia.....»»
Restricting minors’ access to vape pushed
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa on Tuesday called for stricter enforcement of regulations to prevent minors from accessing tobacco products, especially vape. Herbosa cited that while minors are not legally allowed to purchase such products, many of them can still be seen using them. “Technically, by law, 18 years old and above.....»»
Education in Les Roches and flying Boeing
I recently met with Mano Soler, a family friend from Malaga, Spain......»»
Stone tools in Ukraine offer oldest evidence of humans in Europe
Until now, the oldest-known evidence of humans in Europe was about 1.2-1.1 million years old from a site called Atapuerca in Spain.....»»
Filipinas drop friendly versus Finnish
The Philippines started its 2024 slate on the wrong foot as the Filipinas absorbed a 0-4 shutout from Finland in their international friendly in Murcia, Spain......»»
Tabuena ties for 13th; Que ends up joint 31st
Miguel Tabuena closed out with a 68 boosted by a late eagle as he tied for 13th, but Angelo Que ended up 31st after a 71 in the Malaysian Open ruled by Spain’s David Puig in come-from-behind fashion......»»
First Pinoy bakery in Barcelona opens
Forn de Manila, the first and newly opened Filipino bakery in Barcelona, Spain that specializes in authentic Filipino bread and pastries, has quickly garnered attention and patronage from both the Filipino community and local Spaniards......»»
Filipinas start Pinatar Cup campaign vs. Finland
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Philippine Women’s National Football Team (PWNFT) Filipinas will start their Pinatar Cup campaign in San Pedro Del Pinatar, Spain, on February 21 (February 22 Manila Time). The Filipinas will face Finland on February 21 at 3:00 p.m. for their first match. To recall, the Filipinas finished fourth in this international women’s.....»»
Filipinas’ U-17 squad bows to England in MIMA Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Philippine Women’s National Football Team’s U-17 squad opened their MIMA Cup 2024 campaign with a 0-2 defeat against England on Monday evening at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, Spain. The PWNFT’s U-17 squad, where one Cebuana, Jelena Loren Soon, suited up, fell short despite their defensive efforts throughout the match. They.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 20
KABUL -- The Afghan caretaker government has allowed girls graduating from 12th grade to get admission to state-owned medical institutes, state-run Bakhtar news agency reported on Tuesday. "The enrolment of girls who graduated from 12th grade has started in state-run medical institutes in Kapisa, Parwan, Panjshir, Wardak, Ghazni, Paktika, Logar, Khost, Badakhshan, Paktia and Bamyan provinces," the media outlet r.....»»
Jinky Vidal not allowed to sing Freestyle songs, reacts to possible reunion
Jinky Vidal, one of the original singers of iconic '90s band from Davao, Freestyle, is in the Philippines for her ongoing "Homecoming" bar tour......»»
‘No reclamation allowed within Laguna de Bay’
Reclamation activities within Laguna de Bay have not been issued any permits or clearances, according to the Laguna Lake Development Authority yesterday after photos were taken showing the extent of ongoing reclamation in the lake......»»