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Poro parish church urges gov’t: Don’t chop down our trees
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A parish church in Poro, Camotes Island in northern Cebu wants to save dozens of decades-old trees that stand in the way of road widening projects there. The Sto. Niño de Poro Parish launched an online petition to convince the government to reconsider their decision to cut down over 500 trees.....»»
Lady Knights tie Benilde, Lyceum foes at helm
If there is a most improved team in NCAA women’s volleyball, there is no denying it’s the Letran Lady Knights......»»
Vulnerable individuals urged to avoid airport welcome, send-offs at airports
The Manila International Airport Authority called on friends and family members of departing and arriving passengers to reconsider bringing vulnerable individuals such as children, senior citizens and pregnant women as well as those with medical conditions, to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport for farewell and greetings amid the heat being experienced in the country......»»
Snorene proves you don’t have to be a real item to be an effective love team
There is no denying that Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings gained their own spotlight at the TV5 and Netflix hit series, “Can’t Buy Me Love.” Any online post about the two as their characters Snoop and Irene Tiu, also known as “Snorene,” blows up, and fans hound the Internet for new content about them......»»
Even wallflowers can bloom : Bridgerton 3 dates, trailer revealed
After two seasons of seeing Penelope pining for Colin, the third season of "Bridgerton" promises vengeance for her one-sided love with a promise to marry herself off and with the introduction of a dashing lord who will probably make her childhood friend reconsider what he truly feels for her all along. .....»»
Investors reconsider May rate cut expectations amid robust US inflation figures
Title: “Exclusive Offer: Subscribe to the FT Print Edition for Only $199 and Gain Access to Unparalleled Expertise” In today’s fast-paced digital age, where news.....»»
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......»»
UnionBank prices SRO at P30.57 per share
Union Bank of the Philippines has set the price of its stock rights offering at P30.57 per share, below the price range of P33.73 to P38.23 per share it provided a week ago......»»
Union Bank sets SRO entitlement ratio at 0.11:1
Union Bank set the price of its stock rights offering at P30.57/share, and set the entitlement ratio at 1 rights share for every 9.1382 UBP shares owned, or 0.11 new shares for every existing share......»»
DA to tap buffer fund for stockpile of products
The Department of Agriculture is planning to use its buffer fund to build stockpiles of “sensitive” products such as rice and pork to ensure public access to affordable food in the market......»»
KATRIBU on the impact of Maharlika Investment Fund on the Moro and Indigenous Peoples
A speech delivered by Beverly Longid, KATRIBU National Convenor, during the Maharlika Investment Fund forum organized by the First Quarter Storm (FQS) Movement......»»
SRA allots P66-M fund for El Niño mitigation measures
SRA allots P66-M fund for El Niño mitigation measures.....»»
DPWH to fund P5.385B worth of projects in Lapu-Lapu in 2025
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will fund P5.385 billion worth of projects for Lapu-Lapu City in 2025. These projects were submitted to Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan during its City Development Council (CDC) meeting. The amount has four components, which consist of the Asset Preservation Program, National Road Network.....»»
Villar pushes extension, higher budget for RCEF
Sen. Cynthia Villar wants to double the annual guaranteed allocation for the rice competitiveness enhancement fund to P20 billion as she seeks to extend the fund by another six years or until 2030......»»
Recto pitches Maharlika fund to Australians
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto encouraged Australian businesses to invest in the country’s first sovereign wealth fund, noting that the Philippines has pro-business policies in place......»»
SPNEC confirms it is looking for investors in Terra Solar to help fund project dev t
SP New Energy, Meralco’s new renewable energy subsidiary, confirms a report that it was seeking investors to help fund the development of the 3.5 GW Terra Solar project, but clarified that it is only seeking investors “at the Terra Solar Philippines Inc. level,” and that it has only “just launched the process and are still in discussions with various possible investors.” .....»»
Rama to barangays: No aid if fire safety initiatives not done
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama took a bold stance on withholding yearly aid and allocations of barangays if they would fail to comply with re-blocking initiatives in communities at risk of fire. He said that the fund in context would be sourced from the Local Development Fund (LDF). READ: Probe.....»»
Cebuana Lhuillier, Packworks boost MSME growth with ‘Sari Fund’
Cebuana Lhuillier, Packworks boost MSME growth with ‘Sari Fund’.....»»
DBM approves P455-million funding to aid rice farmers
The DBM said that the fund was released to the Department of Agriculture (DA) and three other Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations to cover the fund’s operating requirements for the first quarter of 2024......»»
Fund for indigent cancer patients reaches P1.25 billion
Senators and congressmen have approved a substantial increase in this year’s budget allocation for indigent cancer patients, or the Cancer Assistance Fund (CAF), in the hope of helping more Filipinos to be healed from the killer disease......»»