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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......»»
Rights groups call for a safer environment for children
By DOMINIC GUTOMAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – Half a million Filipino children were trafficked for the production of new child sexual exploitation material in 2022, according to rights groups. Over the past 15 years, online child sexual abuse material surged by 15,000 percent, according to non-profit organization Thorn: Digital Defenders of Children. Women’s group Gabriela attributed… The post Rights groups call for a safer environment for children appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
What should bystanders, drivers do in case of encountering accident?
CEBU CITY, Philippines – If one witnesses an accident, whether as a driver or bystander, one must immediately call the emergency hotline. For Cebu City, dial 911; for Lapu-Lapu City, use 9999-72-1111; for Mandaue City, dial 383-1658; and for Talisay City, call 491-4159. This advice comes from Nagiel Bañacia, the head of the Lapu-Lapu City.....»»
Call for justice continues for fallen SAF 44
Call for justice continues for fallen SAF 44.....»»
‘Asia’s best hacker’ caught
A man previously dubbed “Asia’s best hacker” was arrested in Las Piñas for allegedly targeting foreigners in his illegal online activities, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said yesterday......»»
7 Tips to Help You Save on Your Next Travel Adventure
Traveling can be costly but it shouldn’t be. There are ways to capitalize on affordable prices in deals to help you save. But can you pay less during your travels? Here are some tips that can help you save on your next travel adventure: 1. Plan your trip ahead Prepare for your trip ahead of […].....»»
Women journos call for release of detained broadcaster Frenchie Mae Cumpio
On International Women’s Day, journalists have called for the release of detained community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio. The post Women journos call for release of detained broadcaster Frenchie Mae Cumpio appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
PhilHealth backs Speaker’s call for better benefit packages
Executives of the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. have thrown their support behind the call of House Speaker Martin Romualdez for the state insurer to enhance their service and benefit packages for members and their dependents......»»
Lab Notes | Rosario’s black sand: That which we call home
Juan is just one out of many fisherfolk unable to make a living from the sight that greets them in the morning and lulls them at night. When reclamation started in Manila Bay and in Bulacan Aerotropolis, it meant finding source material for dumping, and there is no need to look farther than Cavite whose coasts are rich in black sand. High in iron content, the black sand can be used for concrete and asphalt production—a vital ingredient for built infrastructure. The post Lab Notes | Rosario’s black sand: That which we call home appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
How American singer Sahara fell in love with OPM
We love Original Pilipino Music , and so do foreigners. One of them is Sahara, an American who adores OPM. That explains her moniker, “The American OPM singer.”.....»»
Heads should roll over Chinese recruitment in PCG – lawmaker
Whether in good faith or not, recruiting Chinese nationals into the Philippine Coast Guard should make the concerned government officials “accountable” even if the foreigners were just members of an auxiliary group, a lawmaker said yesterday......»»
153,000 aliens took part in 2024 Annual Report – BI
OVER 153,000 foreign nationals took part in this year’s annual report by aliens who are holders of immigrant and non-immigrant visas in country. This was learned from Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco himslef, as he disclosed that a total of 153,651 foreigners participated in the 2024 Annual Report which started on January 1, […].....»»
Foreigners not allowed to sit on Maharlika board — DOJ
Referring to the 1987 Constitution in its seven-page legal opinion, the DOJ said that public officers and officials are required to be Filipino nationals and must maintain allegiance to the state at all times......»»
5 foreigners nabbed in Albay
Four Chinese and a South African have been arrested in separate operations conducted by the Bureau of Immigration in Legazpi, Albay......»»
Journo spends birthday in jail as media groups demand her release anew
“We are calling on the office of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to hear our demands. To help us free Frenchie Mae, to help us assert our press freedom, and to help us fight to express.” The post Journo spends birthday in jail as media groups demand her release anew appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Adrian Lindayag sa pagkakaroon ng HIV: Turning pain into power
ISANG rebelasyon ang ibinahagi ng Kapamilya star na si Adrian Lindayag namg aminin nito na na-diagnose siya bilang HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive. Sa kanyang exclusive interview sa ABS-CBN News nitong Huwebes, April 4, ibinahagi niya ang kanyang pinagdaanan matapos malaman ang kanyang sakit. “It was late 2017 when I was diagnosed as positive for.....»»
Adrian Lindayag sa pagkakaroon ng HIV: Turning pain into power
ISANG rebelasyon ang ibinahagi ng Kapamilya star na si Adrian Lindayag namg aminin nito na na-diagnose siya bilang HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive. Sa kanyang exclusive interview sa ABS-CBN News nitong Huwebes, April 4, ibinahagi niya ang kanyang pinagdaanan matapos malaman ang kanyang sakit. “It was late 2017 when I was diagnosed as positive for.....»»
Adrian Lindayag sa pagkakaroon ng HIV: Turning pain into power
ISANG rebelasyon ang ibinahagi ng Kapamilya star na si Adrian Lindayag namg aminin nito na na-diagnose siya bilang HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive. Sa kanyang exclusive interview sa ABS-CBN News nitong Huwebes, April 4, ibinahagi niya ang kanyang pinagdaanan matapos malaman ang kanyang sakit. “It was late 2017 when I was diagnosed as positive for.....»»
Adrian Lindayag sa pagkakaroon ng HIV: Turning pain into power
ISANG rebelasyon ang ibinahagi ng Kapamilya star na si Adrian Lindayag namg aminin nito na na-diagnose siya bilang HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive. Sa kanyang exclusive interview sa ABS-CBN News nitong Huwebes, April 4, ibinahagi niya ang kanyang pinagdaanan matapos malaman ang kanyang sakit. “It was late 2017 when I was diagnosed as positive for.....»»
SPMC caters to pregnant women with HIV in specialized clinics for privacy
AN OFFICIAL from the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) revealed that all the data of pregnant women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are considered “strictly confidential” to protect their privacy......»»