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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......»»
Sara reveals she will run in next polls
Summary: Sara Duterte, the Vice President and Education Secretary, announced her intention to run in the next election during a visit to flood victims in Barangay Bago Gallera. In a Facebook Live video, she mentioned that her brothers, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and First District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, may not run in the next election, prompting her decision to campaign. However, she did not specify the position she would be running for. The upcoming election will be the 2025 midterm senatorial elections for senators, congressmen, and local officials, with the presidential national elections scheduled for 2028. Duterte also emphasized the importance of barangay development councils in times of calamity and stressed the need for disaster resilience and awareness among barangay officials and children. Additionally, she highlighted the significance of safety and security, urging trust in security personnel and caution against scammers and swindlers. Duterte also emphasized the importance of education for the younger generation and the equal opportunities it provides. This announcement comes amidst her visits to various areas in the Philippines, where she has been extending aid and addressing pertinent issues such as disaster resilience and community safety......»»
AIADMK releases first list of 16 candidates for Lok Sabha polls
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 20 (ANI): AIADMK on Wednesday released its first list of 16 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. The list was released by the party general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami. While releasing the list, he said that five constituencies have been allocated to the DMDK; and one each to Puthiya Tamilagam and SDPI. "In the AIADMK alliance, DMDMK is to contest in 5 seats, SDPI.....»»
Agoda Unveils 2024 New Horizons List
Digital travel platform Agoda reveals its first-ever “Philippines’ New Horizons,” a list of destinations that are fast growing in popularity. The list, which compares year-on-year search data, highlights emerging destinations that have seen significant growth in interest from both domestic and international travelers. Bohol tops the list with an impressive 72% increase in searches, followed […].....»»
PDEA denies Bongbong Marcos was on drug list despite Duterte’s allegations
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was never listed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for illegal drugs, the agency said on Monday. Former president Rodrigo Duterte, however, asserted last Sunday at a prayer rally in Davao that Marcos had been on the narcotics list, citing evidence shown to him by PDEA during.....»»
Eat Bulaga ng TVJ pinadapa ng It’s Showtime sa unang pag-ere sa GMA
KINABOG nang bonggang-bongga ng “It’s Showtime” sa ratings game ang “Eat Bulaga” sa naging bakbakan nila nitong nagdaang Sabado, April 6. Waging-wagi ang unang pag-ere ng noontime show ng ABS-CBN sa GMA 7 matapos itong makapagtala ng 9.6% Agrregated Ratings mula sa AGB Neilsen NUTAM (GMA-7, GTV, A2Z, at Kapamilya Channel). Ang “Eat Bulaga” naman.....»»
It’s Showtime binigyan ng 3 buwan ng GMA para talunin ang Eat Bulaga?
SA pagpasok ng “It’s Showtime” sa GMA 7 ay siguradong mas magiging matindi pa ang laban ng naturang programa at ng “Eat Bulaga” sa TV5. Isa ito sa mainit na pinag-uusapan ngayon ng netizens na nagsabing mas may tiwala pa raw ang GMA sa mga Kapamilya stars kesa sa kakayahan ng sarili nilang mga talents?.....»»
Anne Curtis grateful sa pagtanggap ng GMA sa It’s Showtime
LABIS ang pasasalamat ng TV host-actress na si Anne Curtis sa naging pagtanggap ng GMA Network sa “It’s Showtime” bilang opisyal nilang noontime program. Sa kanyang Instagram page ay ibinandera niya ang isang reel kung saan makikita ang kanilang paghahanda papunta sa GMA Network para sa contract signing matapos ang episode ng kanilang noontime show.....»»
It’s Showtime mulogwa na sa GMA 7 sa Abril 6: Welcome, Madlang Kapuso!
Nahitabo na gyud ang dugay na nga gipaabot sa kadaghanan. Naa na usab sa GMA 7 ang “It’s Showtime” nga maoy hulip sa bag-o lang natsugi nga “Tahanang Pinakamasaya.” Grabe ka mainiton ang pagdawat sa mga Kapuso executies ug sa mga staff sa GMA Netwrok sa mga host sa “It’s Showtime” apil na ang mga.....»»
It’s Showtime pumirma na ng kontrata sa GMA 7: Welcome, Madlang Kapuso!
NAGANAP na! Yes, totoong-totoo na nga na nasa GMA 7 na rin ang “It’s Showtime” na siyang papalit sa natsuging “Tahanang Pinakamasaya“. Napakainit ng ginawang pagtanggap ng mga Kapuso executives at ng staff ng GMA Network sa mga taga-“It’s Showtime” at mga big boss ng ABS-CBN matapos ang naganap na motorcade ngayong hapon, March 20......»»
Sinu-sinong Kapuso ang magiging regular host ng It’s Showtime sa GMA 7?
PINAGHANDAAN talaga nang bonggang-bongga ng “It’s Showtime” hosts ang pagtungo sa GMA Network para sa isang makasaysayang araw sa telebisyon. Mixed emotions daw ang naramdaman ng lahat ng taong involved sa noontime show ng ABS-CBN na mapapanood na rin sa GMA 7 sa susunod na buwan. Ayon sa Kapamilya host-comedian na si Vhong Navarro, hinding-hindi.....»»
GMA naglabas ng statement sa pamamaalam ng Tahanang Pinakamasaya
NAGLABAS na rin ng opisyal na pahayag ang GMA Network hinggil sa pamamaalam sa ere ng noontime show ng TAPE Inc. na “Tahanang Pinakamasaya“. Matatandaang umeere ang noontime show ng TAPE Inc. sa Kapuso network sa pamamagitan ng “bloctime agreement.” Sa kanilang Facebook page ay ibinahagi ng GMA Network ang kanilang official statement. “Due to.....»»
Carla 15 years na sa GMA: Gusto pa ba nila ako? Iri-renew pa ba ‘ko?
KINUWESTIYON ni Carla Abellana ang kanyang kakayahan bilang artista at umaming medyo napraning din kung gusto pa ba siya ng GMA 7. Kaya naman feeling “relieved” ang aktres at TV host nang muli siyang papirmahin ng exclusive contract ng GMA Network kamakailan. Ngayong taon, ipinagdiriwang ni Carla ang 15 years niya bilang isang loyal Kapuso.....»»
GMA execs nagpaliwanag sa mayor ng Baliwag dahil sa serye ni Jillian Ward
NGAYONG araw inaasahan ang pagpunta ng ilang executives ng GMA 7 sa opisina ni Baliwag, Bulacan Mayor Ferdie Estrella. Ito’y matapos ngang maglabas ng saloobin ang tanggapan ng alkalde hinggil sa isang teleserye ng Kapuso Network, ang “Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap” na pinagbibidahan ni Jillian Ward. Sa official statement ng GMA na ipinadala sa BANDERA ngayong.....»»
Xian may parinig sa GMA: makapagdirehe ng serye
RATED Rni Rommel Gonzales MAY panawagan si Xian Lim sa mga boss ng GMA Network. Matagal na kasi niyang pangarap na makapagdirehe ng isang teleserye, kaya sa paglipat ni Xian Lim sa GMA, matapos magsunod-sunod ang mga proyekto niya bilang artista, nais naman niya sana na mabigyan ng chance ng Kapuso Network na maging direktor ng isang serye. “Sana po, ….....»»
Uncertainty looms over Davao-Samal Bridge project amid RoW hurdles
The construction of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC), also known as the Davao-Samal Bridge project, has faced numerous setbacks due to right-of-way (ROW) acquisition challenges. The project was halted on January 3, 2024, due to issues with landowners near a pier in Lanang at Davao City, leading to delays in the project's implementation. While there have been conflicting statements regarding the project's status, the National Economic and Development Authority-Davao Region (Neda-Davao) aims to complete the detailed engineering plans for the substructure of the west land via dock once the Deed of Transfer Possession in Davao City is released. However, ROW issues continue to persist. Despite these challenges, the project is still considered a priority and is included in the Davao Region Development Plan (DRDP) for 2023–2028. The project is funded through China’s Official Development Assistance with an estimated budget of P23.04 billion, and negotiations with the Philippine government are ongoing with a target completion date in 2027. The uncertainty surrounding the project's timeline remains as ROW hurdles persist, impacting the much-anticipated toll-free four-lane concrete exodus bridge spanning a 3.98-kilometer distance......»»
Council to appeal March 1 as special non-working holiday in Davao City
The Davao City Council is seeking to appeal to the national government to declare March 1 as a non-working holiday in honor of Araw ng Davao, the city's founding anniversary. Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre emphasized the importance of this appeal for the people of Davao, expressing hope that the president will grant their request. This initiative comes as a response to a new bill that designates March 1 as the new founding anniversary, shifting the traditional celebration date from March 16. Despite the bill and law designating March 1 as a working holiday, the council aims to annually request Malacañang to recognize it as a non-working holiday. The appeal is intended to ensure that Dabawenyos can actively participate in the festivities. Additionally, the executive committee of Araw ng Davao is in the final stages of organizing events and activities for the celebration. Discussions have been ongoing, with plans anticipated to be finalized soon. This move reflects the council's commitment to honoring and celebrating the city's heritage and traditions......»»
Biz Bureau surpasses 43-K permit renewals
The Davao City Business Bureau has achieved a significant milestone by processing over 43,000 business permit renewals as of January 29, 2024, surpassing last year's numbers. Maribel Paguican, the Head of the Business Bureau, revealed this accomplishment in a radio interview on January 30, 2024. She highlighted the bureau's performance, stating that they had already exceeded the previous year's figures by 270 renewals. Despite the positive outcome, Paguican acknowledged that they are still short of reaching the 46,000 permits issued the previous year. With approximately 2,890 renewals remaining, including 291 applicants considering retirement, the bureau anticipates around 2,599 renewal applicants. Paguican emphasized the upcoming retirement deadline on January 31, urging business owners to comply to avoid penalties ranging from P1,000 to P5,000. She also advised on the required documentation for retirement, emphasizing the importance of submitting the necessary paperwork to facilitate the process......»»
PSSO warns anew vs building structures atop dikes, coastal road
The Davao City Public Safety and Security Office's (PSSO) Coastal Road and Davao River Monitoring Team has issued a renewed warning to Dabawenyos against constructing buildings on top of dikes and along the coastal road. This caution follows the dismantling of 334 illegal structures from October 2020 to the third week of January 2023. PSSO Head Angel Sumagaysay emphasized that these structures, including house extensions, kitchen extensions, cages, and sala extensions, are typically found atop or attached to dikes and gabions near the Davao River. Recent operations in the Talomo District involved the removal of a hut at Purok 8 Iñigo, Matina Pangi, and a reconstructed fisherman's kiosk at the Punta Dumalag section of the Coastal Area. Sumagaysay highlighted that the PSSO collaborates with barangays to identify and address illegal structures, and owners are given the choice to self-demolish or have the PSSO carry out the demolition. Sumagaysay stressed that illegal structures on dikes and gabions pose risks to the structure's integrity, potentially leading to increased flooding and related issues. He urged residents living near the river to refrain from constructing any form of extension or additional structure on the dikes, emphasizing the need to preserve their stability to prevent flooding and overflow. The PSSO does not have a specific target number of structures to dismantle, but rather identifies them during monitoring and inspection, working in coordination with barangays and purok leaders. Sumagaysay hopes that the public comprehends the purpose behind these dismantling efforts, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the dikes to mitigate flooding risks......»»
Lascañas, ex-cop, claims Sara Duterte ‘invented’ Tokhang
MANILA, Philippines — A confessed Davao Death Squad (DDS) gunman claimed that “Oplan Tokhang,” the brutal “knock and plead” anti-drug operation carried out by former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration was a brainchild of then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The confessed DDS gunman also claimed that the brother of then Mayor Sara Duterte, then Vice.....»»