Winnie The Pooh is back for a “deadtime” story
Winnie The Pooh is back for a “deadtime” story.....»»
Kicking out Senate chiefs
If you ask former Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, he only pooh-poohs the much-vaunted Malacañang Palace hands as supposedly behind the ouster of erstwhile Senate president Juan Miguel Zubiri. Sotto believes President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) in particular had nothing to do in the most recent Senate leadership coup. .....»»
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......»»
Women writers in detention continue to fight for freedom
In this story, Bulatlat highlights the story of women writers who are in detention for expressing their criticism and dissent through their craft. The post Women writers in detention continue to fight for freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Bahay is NBTC’s back-to-back No. 1 HS cager
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — Cebuano star point guard Jared Bahay never ceases to amaze, as the National Basketball Training Camp (NBTC) recently named him the back-to-back No. 1 ranked high school basketball player in the Philippines. This announcement was made by the NBTC through its social media page, alongside the list of the top 25.....»»
LIFE’ by Pope Francis
In a book that was newly released, Pope Francis tells the story of his life for the first time. Fittingly, the title of the book is “LIFE: My Story through History” published by Harper Collins, Italia, 2024......»»
Mac Tallo spearheads Alicia KSB in back-to-back wins in cash-rich Araw ng Sibugay cage wars
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Alicia KSB Glass is rampaging in the 2nd Gov. Ann K. Hofer-23rd Araw ng Sibugay Invitational Basketball Tournament after logging back-to-back victories. After losing to the National University (NU) Bulldogs in their first game last February 14, the veterans of Alicia KSB, headed by ex-PBA cager Mac Tallo, defeated the reigning.....»»
Iconic ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ to perform in Manila this March
Get ready for a musical journey through time as the internationally acclaimed cast of The Simon and Garfunkel Story, bring their sensational performance to Manila!.....»»
URBAN APE: Masara and a Long Time Ago story
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 18 February) — Barangay Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro is so much in the news today due to a landslide that has become a tragedy to families directly affected. News stories (National, Regional, Local in all forms of media) carried the story just for a short time, and moved on […].....»»
A conversation with the two female co-directors of Combatants for Peace
Palestine-Israel: from one story to more than one story, from us vs them to togetherness, from cycle of violence to nonviolence, towards a Collective Liberation There is no way to peacePeace is the way .....»»
Marcos hails ICTSI subsidiary ‘success story’
President Marcos yesterday led the launch of the expansion of the Australia subsidiary of the Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc., calling the development a “Philippine success story” and harbinger of a “more dynamic and fruitful collaboration” between Manila and Canberra......»»
Jewel in the Palace continues story with Lee Young Ae reprising role after 20 years
"Dae Jang Geum," or more popularly known in the Philippines as "Jewel in the Palace," is set to continue the story of Jang Geum two decades since she became the first royal physician. .....»»
Aloguinsan nabs back-to-back wins in Cabaron hoops
Aloguinsan nabs back-to-back wins in Cabaron hoops.....»»
How ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ musical harmonizes generations
Audiences from different generations sang along and reveled in the one-night-only performance of The Simon and Garfunkel Story as timeless melodies of folk-rock duo Paul Simon (played by James William Pattison) and Art Garfunkel (Charles Blyth) filled The Theatre at Solaire......»»
What s the most “Only in the Philippines” investment story you’ve ever heard?
Thank you to all the readers who participated in this Free Stuff Friday survey and shared their most “Only in the Philippines” investment story......»»
Two sides of story: UST juniors football team makes stand after punching incident in UAAP final
The UST Junior Golden Booters ask fans to look at two sides of the story after their goalkeeper, Ben Sabuga, punched FEU Baby Tamaraws defender Bryan Villanueva at the end of the UAAP boys' football final.....»»
The Unifying Power of Political Will: A Kap’s Story
The Unifying Power of Political Will: A Kap’s Story.....»»
Teduray teacher overcomes discrimination to champion peace through education
In the heart of North Upi in Maguindanao del Norte, specifically in Barangay Rempes, a captivating story unfolds—a story of determination to overcome discrimination and the life-changing impact of peace and education. Meet Helen Mae Betito, an indigenous Teduray who emerges as a beacon of hope within her community, fueled by her ambition to bring […].....»»
Telling the story of Honbarian
Telling the story of Honbarian.....»»
Movie Review: J.Lo heads to a new galaxy for AI love story in Atlas
Movie Review: J.Lo heads to a new galaxy for AI love story in Atlas.....»»
From heartbreak to joy: A mother’s journey through a miscarriage
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Almost two years ago, a young mother bravely shared her miscarriage story in the hopes of helping mothers like her recover from the setback. For this year’s Mother’s Day celebration on May 12, 2024, the same mother tells her story of recovery and journey to motherhood after giving birth to her second baby—.....»»