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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......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

PUP students protest privatization

Students of Polytechnic University of the Philippines said that they are not fully against the National Polytechnic University Bill but only against certain provisions that put the University in the pit of privatization and commercialization. The post PUP students protest privatization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Jolibet Online Gaming celebrates third year anniversary, introduces a new online gaming experience to Filipinos

Jolibet Online Gaming celebrates third year anniversary, introduces a new online gaming experience to Filipinos.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Butuanon tricycle driver earns praises for returning P300,000 cash

BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) – For his honest act of returning P300,000 in cash left by a passenger, a tricycle driver is making headlines here, receiving praises from the online community and special recognition from the city government. Delfin Añora Jr., an elderly tricycle driver from Barangay Baan Riverside, handed over last February […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

PSALM expects P100 billion from CBK privatization

The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) is expected to generate as much as P100 billon from the privatization of the 796.46-megawatt (MW) Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex in Laguna, bolstering the cash position of the cash-strapped state firm......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Gcash pinag-iingat publiko vs mga iligal na online gaming platform

Pinag-iingat ng mobile e-wallet na GCash ang publiko laban sa mga hindi beripikadong SMS at marketing messages mula sa mga unlicensed online gaming platforms na ilegal na ginagamit ang kanilang logo at brand. The post Gcash pinag-iingat publiko vs mga iligal na online gaming platform first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

PAGCOR keen on issuing more international gaming licenses

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. is open to keeping the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators sector alive, with its top official saying that it provides employment to close to 70,000 Filipinos......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

EDSA busway privatization next in DOTr’s to do list

After signing the concession agreement for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the Department of Transportation (DOTr) is set to embark on the privatization of another big-ticket infrastructure: the busway in the busiest thoroughfare in Metro Manila......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

First power privatization under President Marcosgets PCC nod

The country’s antitrust agency has cleared the first power privatization project under the Marcos administration as the deal is unlikely to reduce competition in the market......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

Gaming revenues beat target, hit record P285 billion in 2023

The local gambling industry continued to take advantage of increased operational capacity, with its gross gaming revenues exceeding targets and hitting a record P285 billion in 2023......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings

Human rights group Karapatan urged the governments of Germany and the Czech Republic to raise concerns on the “dire lack of accountability and the continuing killings in the Philippines” as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a state visit in the said countries. The post Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Settle Cha-cha mode at LEDAC

Two veteran lawmakers who figured prominently in past attempts to amend the country’s 1987 Constitution took me down memory lane amid the latest revival of Charter change (Cha-cha) moves. Specifically, they are erstwhile Senate president Franklin Drilon and former Negros Occidental congressman Margarito Teves, who both tried to help amend the Constitution in the past but their efforts ended in vain......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

SMC to raise P20 billion from bond issuance

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. intends to raise P20 billion from the offering of the remaining tranche of its bond program......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

SM Prime expects to raise P25 billion from bond issue

Sy-led integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings Inc. is gearing up to raise as much as P25 billion from a proposed bond offering to fuel its expansion......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024

‘Use PPPs for infrastructure, not to raise revenues’

A member of a losing consortium in the privatization of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport has urged government to stop using revenue gains as a bid parameter in awarding public-private partnership projects......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

P146 billion airport contracts set for signing this year

The Department of Transportation will sign this year more than P146 billion worth of contracts for the privatization of four airports, freeing up fiscal space for the government and building up the public-private partnership landscape......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 4th, 2024

Nexus Baicon Fan Fair 2024: Celebrating PH gaming enthusiasts and icons 

Nexus Baicon Fan Fair 2024: Celebrating PH gaming enthusiasts and icons .....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Acer releases Predator Helios 18 gaming laptop

Acer has launched another state-of-the-art gaming laptop that will change how games are experienced......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Casino gaming around the globe

Gaming has always been a popular human activity. Long before land-based casinos were built, casino games existed and flourished. Bingo, for example, first appeared in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 28th, 2024

Confiscated gaming machines destroyed in Mt. Province

More than a dozen seized coin slot gaming machines, popularly called “kulalongs” in Mt. Province, were destroyed in a public demonstration at the Bontoc municipal grounds led by town officials on Monday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024