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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

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In 2018, several websites of progressive organizations and media outfits became victims of relentless DDoS attacks.  A probe by Sweden-based Qurium Media Foundation revealed that the attacks came from the Philippine Army, including activities linked to the Chief of Staff for Intelligence of the Philippine Army. The post PH army’s new cyber defense group questioned over potential use for attacks appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

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Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency seized P6.8 million worth of shabu from four peddlers entrapped in an interior barangay in Wao, Lanao del Sur on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

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Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

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THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Davao de Oro admitted that the number of rebel returnees going back to their old ways has increased in some parts of the province......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

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Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has described as disturbing and inappropriate the remarks made by Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte and other local officials during a prayer rally in Cebu......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Seal of Good Housekeeping, nasungkit ng PLGU Catanduanes at 10 bayan

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Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Death toll in Maco landslide now 28

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Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

This Valentine’s season, beware of love scams too

Interior chief Benhur Abalos says scammers study their victims' interests and personalities, like their music taste or even sports interests, to be closer to their targets.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

DILG: Surrender, renew expired licenses of firearms

Over 2,000 local government units have expired firearms under their use that were ordered to be surrendered or renewed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

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Love scammers are targeting the lonely and alone in life, including widows, as Valentine’s Day approaches, according to Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

Beware of ‘love scams’ as Valentine’s Day nears — DILG

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Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

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The Metro Manila Council, the official organization of Metro Manila mayors, the Department of the Interior and Local Government and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority have given their full support to the promotional activity of the Manila International Film Festival held in Hollywood......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

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Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Car owners warned vs ‘made to order’ plates

Motorists should refrain from buying “made to order” or stolen license plates available on the market, Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024