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Inflation and its impact on senior citizens
The recent government initiative to bolster social pension payouts for indigent senior citizens reflects a vital step in mitigating the impact of inflation on basic necessities......»»
President Marcos vows to continue mitigating inflation impact
President Marcos has vowed to continue mitigating the impact of higher commodity prices on Filipino households as he welcomed the inflation downtrend recorded last month......»»
Davao Light pushes for paperless billing
The Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) is advocating for paperless billing, citing its positive impact on the environment. Fermin Edillon, the head of the Reputation Enhancement Department at Davao Light, emphasized the company's large customer base and the significant paper consumption associated with traditional billing. He highlighted the environmental benefits of opting for paperless bills, urging Dabawenyos to consider this eco-friendly alternative. Despite the availability of paperless billing options, Edillon acknowledged that some still prefer traditional paper bills. However, Davao Light has enhanced its paperless bill services, offering options such as the MobileAP app for internet users and the Ebill text option for those without internet access. While promoting paperless billing, Edillon clarified that traditional paper bills will still be available. Residents expressed support for paperless billing, citing its convenience, but also emphasized the need for considerations, especially for those less proficient with technology. The push for paperless billing aligns with efforts to reduce environmental impact and enhance customer convenience......»»
4th Impact launches new album featuring J.Lo, Ariana Grande, TWICE composers
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) girl group 4th Impact has returned to the music scene with a new album. .....»»
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......»»
Another bridge in Davao Oriental collapsed
A bridge in Caraga, Davao Oriental collapsed due to continuous heavy rains, following the impact of Tropical Depression Kabayan. This is the third main bridge damaged by extreme weather conditions since December 2023. The damaged bridges are still under construction. The collapse has caused isolation for some communities and led to landslides in Barangay Pichon, with at least 64 families sheltered in evacuation centers. The local government, alongside various agencies, is conducting an impact assessment to determine the damage to agriculture and infrastructure. Classes in public and private institutions are suspended until January 20. The community is rallying for strength and optimism amidst the challenges......»»
175 power projects cleared for system impact studies
A total of 175 power generation projects have been cleared by the Department of Energy to conduct system impact studies with the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines in 2023......»»
Genshin Impact announces first Asia TCG Invitational
HoYoverse’ popular game title, Genshin Impact, has announced the first Genius Invokation TCG (trading card game) Asia Invitational, which will take place from January 11-21 with a prize pool of $69,900 (approximately P3.9 million)......»»
Cebu’s Buytrago suits up for PHL in AVC beach v’ball tour
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu will be well-represented in the upcoming international beach volleyball tilt billed as the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open on April 4-7. Cebuano veteran beach volleyball player James Buytrago will play for the men’s team under the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF). This will be Buytrago’s first.....»»
Beard scores but Filipinas fall to South Korea 2-1
Angie Beard’s maiden goal as a Filipina was the bright spot for the Philippine women’s national football team, which suffered a narrow 1-2 loss to South Korea in their international friendly at Icheon Sports Complex on Monday night......»»
Filipinas face South Korea in friendly match on Friday
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Philippine women’s football team will square off against South Korea in one of their international friendlies tomorrow, April 5, at the Icheon Sports Complex in South Korea. This will be the Filipinas’ first international match of the year, held on South Korean turf. To recall, South Korea dominated the Filipinas in their.....»»
Filipinas bow to Slovenia, fall short of podium in Pinatar Cup
The Philippine women’s national football team conceded an early goal to Slovenia, 0-1, to finish out of the podium in the 2024 Pinatar Cup in Spain......»»
New coach for Philippines XI
A new era starts for the Philippine men’s football team, which is no longer going by the old “Azkals” moniker, under Belgian coach Tom Saintfiet......»»
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.....»»
Azkals Sato beefs up Davao Aguilas
Filipino-Japanese national footballer Daisuke Sato announced his intention to play for the Davao Aguilas FC in the upcoming Philippine Football League (PFL) next month......»»
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.....»»
What impact could a potential POGO ban have on the REITs?
I got this question in response to news that the House of Representatives approved two measures that seek to ban POGOs in the Philippines. POGOs, or Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators, are licensed and monitored by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., and have been controversial since their presence exploded during Rodrigo Duterte’s term as president......»»
Philippine Infradev COO claims Makati Subway Project not very affected , that project will still continue
Philippine Infradev COO Georgina Monsod gave an interview with Hitoshi Iemura of Global Strategy Real Estate that was posted on Youtube on Nov. 28, 2023, where she spoke about the September court decision that altered the land distribution between Taguig and Makati, and about how that might impact INFRA’s crown jewel project, the Makati City Subway......»»
Years of underinvestment to cap Philippine recovery – ING
Dutch financial giant ING has warned that underinvestment over the past years could prolong the scarring impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Philippine economy......»»
Philippines beach volley pair tops Pool H
Rancel Varga and James Buytrago fell short of a second straight victory but did enough to earn the top spot in their group after the preliminaries of the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation Beach Tour Nuvali Open yesterday......»»