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Inflation likely eased below 3 percent in January
Economists believe inflation further eased for the fourth straight month in January, with some convinced that the rise in consumer prices slowed to below three percent for the first time in more than three years......»»
BATANG MINDANAW: Puhon
SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews / 02 February) – Puhon. In this day and age, this word carries more meaning than ever. We utter it, believing in it. At times, in casual conversations, we say it first; other times, we say it last — to express hope, to believe that our wishful thinking will happen by God’s […].....»»
Over P1 Billion Spent for Redevelopment of Tops in Upland Cebu CIty
Over P1 billion were invested at “Tops,” an iconic destination in Cebu City that will reopen on February 14 after more than a year of re-development projects. “That is something that we wanted to do because we believed in the economy of Cebu. We believe in the development of Cebu and the Cebuanos. And we […].....»»
Philippines likely missed 2023 growth target
While some economists believe the Philippine economy likely grew faster in the fourth quarter, the overall expansion in 2023 is still expected to fall short of the six to seven percent target penned by the government’s economic managers......»»
DOJ: We still have a strong case
Department of Justice officials believe they still have a strong case against six former Manila Arena guards allegedly involved in the disappearance of six sabungeros or cockfighting aficionados, Assistant DOJ Secretary Mico Clavano said yesterday......»»
Carla Abellana nagpaka-‘fangirl’ kay Bea Alonzo: ‘I still can’t believe this!’
HINDI na naitago ng aktres na si Carla Abellana ang kanyang pagkasabik ngayong makakatrabaho niya ang award-winning actress na si Bea Alonzo. Sa isang Instagram post, ibinandera ni Bea ang isang video na ipinapakita ang naganap na story conference para sa bagong serye na “Widow’s War.” Excited, aniya, ang aktres dahil kakaibang genre ang gagawin.....»»
Justice still elusive as environmental activists, journalists commemorate 13th death anniversary of Gerry Ortega
Ortega was known to courageously oppose influential mining aimed at exploiting the natural resources of Palawan. His colleagues firmly believe that the broadcaster was killed for reporting on the misuse of the Malampaya fund by the local government at that time. The post Justice still elusive as environmental activists, journalists commemorate 13th death anniversary of Gerry Ortega appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
OCTA poll: Only 1 percent believe Cha-cha is urgent
Only one in every 100 Filipinos identified Charter change as an urgent national concern in a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»
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......»»
Gladys Reyes sa pagpanaw ni Ronaldo Valdez: ‘I still can’t believe he’s gone’
HUMABOL sa pagbibigay-pugay at pakikiramay si Gladys Reyes para sa namayapang legendary actor na si Ronaldo Valdez. Sa pamamagitan ng Instagram post, ibinandera ni Gladys ang isang video clip mula sa pinagsamahan nilang comedy series na “Bahay Mo Ba ‘To” na ipinalabas noong 2004. Ayon sa batikang aktres, ngayon lang siya nagkaroon ng tribute dahil.....»»
79% of Filipinos favor US partnership amid heightened tensions in WPS — Pulse Asia
The December 3 to 7 poll, commissioned by think tank Stratbase Institute, showed that 79% of Filipino adults believe the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should cooperate with the United States amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. .....»»
Political Cha-cha
It’s out in the open, what political opponents think of the latest push for Charter change: Speaker Martin Romualdez, they believe, wants to become prime minister once his cousin Ferdinand Marcos Jr. steps down as president (or even during BBM’s term) under a parliamentary system similar to the Singapore model......»»
Remembering Don’t Give Up on Us singer David Soul
I have in my mind a list of what I believe are perfect recordings......»»
Tighter-than-necessary rate environment on BSP’s radar
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is beginning to see a tighter-than-necessary monetary policy environment, which may call the need to lower interest rates in the second half even if it cuts ahead of the US Federal Reserve......»»
Mixed movements in oil prices seen next week
Pump prices of fuel products may see mixed movements next week, with gasoline continuing its downward trend and an uptick in diesel and kerosene prices following a recent rally in global oil prices......»»
China plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea, analysts see it risky for environment
Washington, DC [US], May 17 (ANI): The US military warned that China is moving forward with developing floating nuclear reactors in the South China Sea to hold up its claim to the disputed maritime territory, a development, which analysts have stressed would pose risks to the environment, reported Voice of America (VOA). According to analysts, the plan to build ships with mobile nuclear power sources would raise tensions.....»»
Davao electricity rates rise due to El Niño
RESIDENTIAL consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) will see a slight increase of P1.6254 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in the overall power rate for the period of May 11 to June 10, 2024, bringing it to 10.7608 per kWh from last April's P9.1354 per kWh......»»
Demographic issues
It is not uncommon to see Filipina yayas pushing strollers of children in Singapore’s shopping centers......»»
Cautious investors end brief market rally
The stock market snapped its brief two-day climb as investors stayed on a wait-and-see mode ahead of the BSP’s policy meeting......»»
PVL to hold 1st-ever rookie draft
For the first time in its seven-year history, the Premier Volleyball League will hold its first rookie drafting rites this July and will be done via lottery that the league would televise or live-stream for everyone to see......»»