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Honasan seeks ceasefire between feuding Marcos, Duterte camps
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Gringo Honasan on Monday urged for a ceasefire between the camps of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte following a volley of heated allegations between the two. In a statement, Honasan called on Marcos and Duterte to “show sobriety” for the sake of those who look.....»»
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......»»
Why Dingdong Dantes finds it hard to give advice to aspiring actors
Dingdong Dantes was honest enough to admit that he found it hard to dispense advice to aspiring actors despite being more than qualified to do so......»»
Michelle Ortega tine-terrorize manliligaw ni Ysabel: Layuan mo anak ko!
HINDI nagtatago ng sikreto ang Kapuso actress na si Ysabel Ortega sa nanay niyang si Michelle Ortega na dati ring artista. Bukod sa pagiging magnanay, parang mag-BFF din daw ang turingan nina Ysabel at Michelle kaya madali silang magkaintidihan kapag may mga isyu at problema. “Very honest ako sa kanya. I don’t keep secrets para.....»»
Heart: Aanhin mo ang pera, kasikatan kung hindi ka naman masaya sa buhay!
REAL talk lang para kay Heart Evangelista ang mga naging pahayag niya tungkol sa iba’t ibang uri ng “friendship” sa pagitan ng mga kababaihan. Nagbahagi ang Kapuso actress at fashion icon ng kanyang saloobin sa isyu ng “competition” among female celebrities sa entertainment industry. “Well, the honest truth, I feel like, you know, women can.....»»
Vilma Santos on National Artist award: ‘If it’s meant to be, it will happen’
Vilma Santos has shared her honest reaction on the clamor of fans that she be declared National Artist......»»
Butuan honors tricycle driver who returned envelope of cash to passenger
Tricycle driver Delfin Añora Jr. says he was taught to be honest, and his faith in God compelled him to return the money.....»»
EDITORIAL - Another BI scam
You’d think the scandal over the so-called pastillas scam would have taught Bureau of Immigration personnel valuable lessons in honest public service......»»
Jasmine inamin 8 taon nang nakikipag-live-in sa non-showbiz BF
PUSH NA’YANni Ambet Nabus NAPAKA-HONEST ni Jasmine Curtis-Smith sa pag-aming nagli-live-in na sila ng kanyang almost eight years non-showbiz BF. “It’s an organic kind of living-in. And both our families knew and approved of it naman,” sey ni Jasmine nang makapanayam namin ito kamakailan. Although sa kasalan pa din naman mauuwi ang lahat, sinabi ng aktres na kapwa nila ….....»»
Australia boosts ties with Philippine military as South China Sea tensions rise
Canberra [Australia], May 5 (ANI): Australia has agreed to boost its security cooperations with the United States, Japan and the Philippines, in response to China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, reported Voice of America (VOA). China's ambitions in the South China Sea have continued to alarm Australia, its Indo-Pacific allies and the United States. Australia, the United States, and Japan, in their response.....»»
Government to boost disaster response with WFP aid
The government is beefing its disaster-response capacity this year as it is set to receive four new emergency vehicles from the United Nations’ World Food Program......»»
Belmonte, Herbosa discuss pertussis response
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte on Thursday met with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa to discuss the city’s response to the outbreak of pertussis or “whooping cough.”.....»»
Philippines’s Marcos pledges action in response to China’s ‘dangerous attacks’
President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines has issued a strong statement in response to recent confrontations in the South China Sea, stating that the country.....»»
Victorias LGU unveils P55-M disaster response center
Victorias LGU unveils P55-M disaster response center.....»»
Cotabato City LGU disaster response official dies in ambush
Gunmen killed the operations chief of the Cotabato City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office in an ambush here on Friday night, an incident that saddened the personnel of different government and private volunteer emergency response contingents he was closely associated with......»»
Davao City barangays need to improve disaster response
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 21 February)—Dabawenyos believe that barangays in this city should improve on disaster response efforts to deal with calamities more effectively, according to a survey conducted by the University of Mindanao’s Institute of Popular Opinion (UM-IPO). During “Wednesdays Media Forum at Habi at Kape,” Dr. John Vianne Murcia, UM-IPO director, said that […].....»»
GCash, CICC eye speedy response to fraud-related crimes
DICT Secretary Ivan Uy said that the partnership with the fintech company aimed to establish a “rapid incident response” on fraud-related crimes committed through GCash......»»
PLDT Global taps NGA 911’s emergency response system
PLDT Global Corp., the international unit of the local telco giant, is enabling US-based technology solutions provider Next Generation Advanced 911 (NGA 911) to help boost emergency response systems in the Philippines with advanced technology, delivered through the nationwide PLDT network infrastructure......»»
Rama ‘worried’ about Duterte-Marcos dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama expressed concern about the ongoing political dispute in the country between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the incumbent President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The issue has become a matter of concern for Rama, given his personal relationship with both Duterte and Marcos, whom he considers “friends.” He.....»»
FACT CHECK | VP Sara Duterte did not return her 2022 confidential fund
Vice President Sara Duterte has not returned her confidential fund to government treasury, contrary to a video posted on YouTube. Reports that Duterte spent in just 11 days in December 2022 a confidential fund amounting to P125 million from the contingency fund of the Office of the President drew widespread criticisms and demands for an […].....»»