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Eala books quarters berth in W75 Porto tilt
Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala is going to the quarterfinals of the W75 Porto singles in Portugal after making quick work of eight-seeded Katarina Zavatska of Ukraine, 6-0, 6-3......»»
Choco Mucho s Rondina pats self on back for standing ground vs Van Sickle, Petro Gazz
Sisi Rondina had much to celebrate after her Choco Mucho Flying Titans eked out the tough five-set win over the Petro Gazz Angels for a 2-0 start in the PVL All-Filipino Conference......»»
Alex Eala bows out of Indian tournament semis, quickly zeroes in on Abu Dhabi tilt
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala goes down swinging in her India tournament semifinals against Russia's Polina Kudermetova and now prepares for a quick turnaround in Abu Dhabi.....»»
The Wallenberg whirlwind trip
It may have been a quick three-day trip to the Philippines of a member of Sweden’s richest business family, but Mr. Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of both SEB, a leading North European financial group with a current market value of $30.61 billion (approximately P1.7 trillion) as of March 2024, and Saab, a prominent Swedish defense and security company with a market value of $10.36 billion (roughly P580.18 billion) as of the same period, managed to pack in several key meetings on his second day......»»
Envi group urges villages in Panigan-Tamugan Watershed to regulate tourism
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – An environmental group here on Monday asked the two villages straddling the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed (PTW) to regulate tourist activities after visitors left a pile of garbage there since New Year’s Day. Mark Peñalver, Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) executive director, said that barangays should learn to strike […].....»»
Green Spikers clip Falcons to seal semis berth
The La Salle Green Spikers clinched a Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament after securing a tough three-set victory over the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 26-24, 25-17, 25-23, Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City......»»
Economic Watch: China s travel boom buoys global expectations
BEIJING, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- As the eight-day Spring Festival holiday draws closer, global tourist destinations are keen to attract Chinese holidaymakers, with high hopes for a tourism boom. In a video message last week, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin extended a warm welcome to Chinese tourists, as they had been the largest source of inbound tourism for the country. The prime minister expressed hopes that C.....»»
Gilas in tough bracket for FIBA U17
The battlefield – and the stacked opposition on the way – is set for the Gilas Pilipinas youth in its anticipated return to the FIBA U17 World Cup in Turkey on June 29 to July 7......»»
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......»»
Bouncing Back After a Spending Spree: 3 Simple Steps to Financial Recovery
We’ve all been there — a bit too carried away with the shopping spree, and suddenly, the bank account is giving you the side-eye. No judgment here. But guess what? We’ve got a quick fix for you with three straightforward moves to get your finances back in the groove. Step 1: Hang Out with Your […].....»»
Marcos’ two-day visit to Vietnam set on January 29-30
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to fly to Vietnam for a two-day state visit on January 29 where he will be discussing a range of regional affairs with leaders of the Philippines’ only strategic partner in the ASEAN bloc......»»
Blue Eagles coach happy for being able to stand ground vs UST
Ateneo's tough five-set loss to league leader UST showed the Blue Eagles can go toe-to-toe with the top teams in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tourney, head coach Sergio Veloso said......»»
Lady Tamaraws withstands Dongallo s 30 points, outlast Lady Warriors
The FEU Lady Tamaraws survived a herculean effort from Casiey Dongallo as they eked out a tough five-set win over the UE Lady Warriors, 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-27, 15-11, for their second win in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday......»»
Triathletes put endurance, resolve to test in tough 5150 CamSur
The 5150 Triathlon CamSur is set to kick off Sunday, February 11, in Camarines Sur, featuring a race course in championship condition that promises to challenge the hundreds of participants gearing up for the event......»»
Quick look at the week ahead
Domestically, Cebu Landmasters will wrap up its follow-on offering sale of preferred shares tomorrow (the listing is next week), and on Friday, we’ll get the inflation data for March from the Philippine Statistics Authority (which will set the table for the BSP’s decision on interest rates on Monday of next week). I.....»»
Boracay logs lower tourist arrivals during Holy Week
More than 13,000 tourists arrived on Thursday on Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan, which was lower compared to the P16,000 arrivals recorded on the same day last year, according to the municipal government......»»
The Wallenberg sphere
Marcus Wallenberg, the chairman of Swedish bank Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, Saab AB, Wallenberg Investments AB, FAM AB, Patricia Industries and The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, quietly flew to Manila last week for a quick three-day visit to renew ties with Philippine government officials and meet with members of top conglomerates the Ayala Group, the Aboitiz, the Gokongweis, the Sys and the Lopezes......»»
Undefeated Creamline, Cignal share early top spot in PVL All-Filipino tilt
Dominant PVL squads Creamline and Cignal stretch out their rotations in respective sweeps of winless Galeries Tower and Nxled to share the No. 1 spot in the 2024 All-Filipino Conference.....»»
How to Avoid Being a One-Day Millionaire When Payday Comes
Filipinos are known for going all-out on payday. Some defend it as a cause for celebration and the perfect opportunity to splurge on indulgences because we worked hard and we should reward ourselves. We all love immediate gratification. However, the phenomenon of being a “one-day millionaire” when payday comes can lead to financial instability and […].....»»
Quick look at the week ahead
Another exceedingly quiet week ahead, with nothing of note on the Philippine or American market schedules, except that the American markets have Monday off to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day......»»