Research shows F& B companies committed to plastic reduction, prompted by consumer demand
Tetra Pak’s research examined F&B manufacturers’ attitude to sustainability, now and in five years’ time......»»
Cemex, Liwayway partner for sustainable plastic waste management
Cemex Holdings Philippines Inc., through Cemex’s Regenera waste management solutions, and snack foods giant Liwayway Marketing Corp. have teamed up for better management of plastic waste......»»
The end of PVC plastic?
The end of PVC plastic?.....»»
Jollibee, Republic Cement tie up for plastic waste co-processing
Asian food conglomerate Jollibee Foods Corp. is beefing up its sustainability initiatives as it teams up with Republic Cement to address plastic packaging waste through co-processing......»»
Plastic makes up 90% of Manila Bay litter — monitoring survey
Around 90% of the 12 million pieces of marine litter collected from Manila Bay's coastline were plastic, a new study revealed, highlighting the urgent need for stricter policy implementation and an integrated marine waste management plan. .....»»
Garcia wants Cebu LGUs to turn plastic waste into cash
Garcia wants Cebu LGUs to turn plastic waste into cash.....»»
Coca-Cola PH ramps up plastic bottle recycling efforts
Coca-Cola PH ramps up plastic bottle recycling efforts.....»»
EDITORIAL - State of emergency
What will it take to allow on-time release of plastic driver’s license cards in this country? Since the previous administration, there has been a backlog in the release of the plastic driver’s license cards, with motorists instead issued temporary paper licenses......»»
LTO declares ‘state of emergency’ on plastic driver’s license
The Land Transportation Office is under a “state of emergency” amid the shortage of plastic cards needed to print driver’s licenses......»»
Global oil demand to grow by 1.9 million bpd in 2024
LONDON (Reuters) -Global oil demand will grow by 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd) this year, according to a prediction by energy research company Wood Mackenzie, a forecast close to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) estimate for 2024. In remarks shared with delegates at a Wood Mac briefing on Wednesday during the.....»»
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......»»
SC reminds: VAWC may be committed by any person
Violence against women and children may be committed by any person of any gender, the Supreme Court said. .....»»
Blackwater committed to stay
Blackwater remains committed to maintaining the Bossing team in the PBA......»»
Students trained on key consumer info, laws
Students trained on key consumer info, laws.....»»
BSP logs 40K complaints relating to financial consumer protection; only 5% come from Mindanao
SINCE the effectivity of the Financial Consumer Protection Act (Republic Act 11765) in June 2022, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has logged more than 40,000 complaints from customers of different BSP-supervised financial institutions from all over the Philippines. Of this number, only around 5 percent come from Mindanao, implying the Mindanaoans' unawareness of the law......»»
Dahil sa monopoly SANIB-PUWERSA NG 3 TYCOONS SIRIT-PRESYO SA KORYENTE — CONSUMERS GROUP
ANG US$3 bilyong kasunduan sa pagitan ng tatlong mga bigating energy firms sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng natural gas ng mga power plants ay isang malaking banta para sa mga consumer dahil magdudulot ito ng pagtaas sa presyo ng koryente sa pamamagitan ng monopolyo ng liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Ayon kay consumer group United ….....»»
Consumer groups lament unprecedented rice inflation
The Rice Liberalization Law has been in place for five years. Still, market prices have yet to drop to P25 per kilo, affecting farmers and consumers. The post Consumer groups lament unprecedented rice inflation appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Consumer group hopes early passage of NEPC franchise law
Consumer group hopes early passage of NEPC franchise law.....»»
Philippines among most friendly markets for consumer brands in AsPac
The Philippines is among the most friendly markets in Asia Pacific (AsPac) for incumbent consumer brands, according to global consultancy Bain and Co......»»
BSP to strengthen consumer protection
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is further strengthening consumer protection measures as complaints breached the 30,000 level from January to September last year......»»
Abalos explains reduction in weight, value of recent drug haul
Abalos explains reduction in weight, value of recent drug haul.....»»