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President Marcos transfers crop insurance corporation to DA
President Marcos has transferred the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) from the Department of Finance (DOF) to the Department of Agriculture (DA) and has made changes to its composition as part of the government’s efforts to ensure food security and to promote the welfare of farmers......»»
Vhong Navarro case: Last convict now in Bilibid
Businessman Ferdinand Guerrero, the last of four people convicted of the serious illegal detention for ransom of actor-host Vhong Navarro, was transferred to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa yesterday......»»
Vhong Navarro case convict Ferdinand Guerrero transferred to BuCor
According to the bureau, Guerrero will be held in the quarantine cell for five days without visiting privileges, similar to other newly admitted inmates......»»
Transfer Quiboloy’s case to Metro Manila – lawmakers
Fugitive Apollo Quiboloy’s criminal cases in Davao City should be transferred to a court in Metro Manila, administration lawmakers said yesterday......»»
Pope Francis appoints new archbishop in Bicol
Alarcon, who was the former Bishop of the Diocese of Daet, has been transferred to the archdiocese which holds jurisdiction in the third, fourth and fifth congressional districts of Camarines Sur, Naga City, Iriga City and the Municipality of Gainza......»»
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......»»
Jade Castro, 3 others freed after court finds arrest invalid
Film director Jade Castro and his three friends who were previously arrested after being accused of burning a modern jeepney in Quezon province were released from the Catanauan Bureau of Jail Management and Penology facility. .....»»
PLDT borrows P1 billion in green loans
Telco giant PLDT Inc. has borrowed P1 billion from the green loan facility of HSBC Philippines to bankroll the expansion and upgrade of its fiber network......»»
Non-profit peace-advocacy swimming training facility up
There is a big peace-advocacy group that had set up in a hinterland town a swimming pool for honing potential young swimmers from the Muslim, Christian and indigenous communities into athletes as a showcase of religious and cultural solidarity in sports......»»
K9 security ops in Cotabato Airport intensified
Policemen guarding the Cotabato Airport have been visibly using, for a week now, explosives and narcotics detection dogs in guarding the facility following the seizure of big volumes of shabu from traffickers in this city and in towns around in recent weeks......»»
How to make money from your talents: Sharon Cuneta shares ideas
Want to pursue your passion but don’t know if you can make money from it?.....»»
Panels stolen from Cebu church surface in National Museum; Cebuanos want them back
Panels allegedly stolen in the 1980s from the heritage church of Boljoon resurfaced after they were donated by Unionbank CEO Edwin Bautista to the National Museum.....»»
PDEA destroys P9 billion worth of drugs
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency said it had destroyed P9 billion worth of illegal drugs in a facility in Cavite......»»
Phinma partners with Floirendo Group for Davao cement plant
The Phinma Group of the Del Rosario family has concretized its plan to develop a new cement manufacturing facility in Davao as it inks a deal with the Floirendo-led Anflo Management and Investment Corp. (ANFLOCOR)......»»
Raid inside Bilibid yields drugs, gadgets, bath tub
Tetch Torres-Tupas MANILA, Philippines—Operatives from the National Bureau of Investigation and the Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted a surprise inspecting inside the New Bilibid Prisons early Monday morning as part of its crackdown against illegal drugs inside the facility. The operatives, together with Justice Secretary Leila De Lima seized illegal drugs and home items such.....»»
Alternergy secures P2 billion loan facility
Renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corp. has secured P2 billion in green financing for the construction of its three renewable energy projects in the country......»»
St. Luke s Medical Center – Quezon City expands surgical capabilities with da Vinci Xi robotic system
St. Luke’s Medical Center, a trailblazer in state-of-the-art healthcare technology in the Philippines, is once again revolutionizing the field of surgical innovation by introducing the da Vinci Xi robotic system at its Quezon City facility......»»
Phinma acquiring Petra Cement for P500 million
The Phinma Group is acquiring Petra Cement Inc., a cement manufacturer with a facility in Zamboanga del Norte, for P500 million......»»
BOI OKs Metro Pacific’s P2 billion dairy farm in Laguna
The Board of Investments has approved the application for registration of Metro Pacific Group’s P2 billion dairy farm and processing facility in Laguna......»»
Cerberus and Hyundai Subic partnership
We are extremely pleased with the announcement by Cerberus Capital Management that they have finalized a lease agreement for HD Hyundai – the global leader in shipbuilding and offshore engineering – to lease a portion of the Agila Subic facility in Subic Bay......»»