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School service group may raise rates as face-to-face classes return
School service group may raise rates as face-to-face classes return
Jacque Manabat,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jul 13, 2022 07:37 PM PHT
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MANILA — The National Alliance of School Service Association said on Wednesday its members might charge higher rates in the upcoming school year to recover losses during the COVID-19 pandemic and keep the business afloat amid high diesel prices.
MANILA — The National Alliance of School Service Association said on Wednesday its members might charge higher rates in the upcoming school year to recover losses during the COVID-19 pandemic and keep the business afloat amid high diesel prices.
After 2 years of being idle, school service vehicles may once again ply the roads after the education department set a return to full face-to-face classes by November.
After 2 years of being idle, school service vehicles may once again ply the roads after the education department set a return to full face-to-face classes by November.
Some parents and guardians have inquired about rates, but did not return calls, said Celso Dela Paz, president of the National Alliance of School Service Association.
Some parents and guardians have inquired about rates, but did not return calls, said Celso Dela Paz, president of the National Alliance of School Service Association.
"Ang minimum namin ay nasa ₱2,000 halos nag-times-2, times-3 noon. Kung gagawin naming ₱4,000, ang sinasabi ng magulang ay sila na lang maghahatid or kaya sila ay magttricycle na lang. Iyon ang magiging problema namin malaki,” he told ABS-CBN News.
"Ang minimum namin ay nasa ₱2,000 halos nag-times-2, times-3 noon. Kung gagawin naming ₱4,000, ang sinasabi ng magulang ay sila na lang maghahatid or kaya sila ay magttricycle na lang. Iyon ang magiging problema namin malaki,” he told ABS-CBN News.
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(Our minimum rate was at P2,000, and our clients used to be twice, even thrice as many. If we raise the rate to P4,000, parents would say they'd rather drive their children to school or have them commute. That's our big problem.)
(Our minimum rate was at P2,000, and our clients used to be twice, even thrice as many. If we raise the rate to P4,000, parents would say they'd rather drive their children to school or have them commute. That's our big problem.)
Dela Paz restarts the engine of his school service every now and then. Instead of plying students, he uses the vehicle as storage for unused boxes.
Dela Paz restarts the engine of his school service every now and then. Instead of plying students, he uses the vehicle as storage for unused boxes.
Out of his organization's 10,000, about half have dropped out of the industry, Dela Paz said.
Out of his organization's 10,000, about half have dropped out of the industry, Dela Paz said.
He said some sold their units to start a new business. Others are waiting for full in-person classes and guidelines from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), he said.
He said some sold their units to start a new business. Others are waiting for full in-person classes and guidelines from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), he said.
Rommel Mendoza sold all 3 of his school service units and instead bought a van for rent.
Rommel Mendoza sold all 3 of his school service units and instead bought a van for rent.
“Sa ngayon iyong mga school bus ko naibenta ko na. Depende ho iyan sa presyo po ng aming ibibigay sa customer namin. Sa mga sakay namin kasi kung ibibigay namin dating presyo, para kaming nagpakahirap kami na wala nang kikitain,” Mendoza said.
“Sa ngayon iyong mga school bus ko naibenta ko na. Depende ho iyan sa presyo po ng aming ibibigay sa customer namin. Sa mga sakay namin kasi kung ibibigay namin dating presyo, para kaming nagpakahirap kami na wala nang kikitain,” Mendoza said.
(I sold all of my school buses. It depends on the price we ask our customers. If we ask them to pay the old rates, it's like we're working hard for nothing.)
(I sold all of my school buses. It depends on the price we ask our customers. If we ask them to pay the old rates, it's like we're working hard for nothing.)
The group is also asking LTFRB to waive or reduce registration fees.
The group is also asking LTFRB to waive or reduce registration fees.
“Sana iyong penalty kasi magrerehistro ka, wala ka naman hanapbuhay. Iyon na lang hinihingi ko sa gobyerno. Iyon sanang penalty huwag muna iaano sa school service kasi magsisimula tayong lahat," Dela Paz said.
“Sana iyong penalty kasi magrerehistro ka, wala ka naman hanapbuhay. Iyon na lang hinihingi ko sa gobyerno. Iyon sanang penalty huwag muna iaano sa school service kasi magsisimula tayong lahat," Dela Paz said.
(I hope they waive the registration penalties because we haven't been working. That's all I ask from the government. I hope they don't charge us school service drivers because we're all starting over.)
(I hope they waive the registration penalties because we haven't been working. That's all I ask from the government. I hope they don't charge us school service drivers because we're all starting over.)
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KMU’s Adonis woos voters despite few resources, ‘shrinking’ space for progressives
KMU’s Adonis woos voters despite few resources, ‘shrinking’ space for progressives
Kilusang Mayo Uno handout photo shows supporters putting up campaign streamers in Quezon City
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MANILA — Progressive candidates have to contend with having fewer and smaller spaces to campaign in than traditional bets, labor leader Jerome Adonis said Sunday as he joined a motorcade in Quezon City to woo voters for the Makabayan coalition’s 11-person slate.
MANILA — Progressive candidates have to contend with having fewer and smaller spaces to campaign in than traditional bets, labor leader Jerome Adonis said Sunday as he joined a motorcade in Quezon City to woo voters for the Makabayan coalition’s 11-person slate.
Adonis, Kilusang Mayo Uno’s secretary general and Makabayan senatorial candidate, distributed flyers and some posters to some residents along Balintawak on EDSA before the motorcade headed to Novaliches.
Adonis, Kilusang Mayo Uno’s secretary general and Makabayan senatorial candidate, distributed flyers and some posters to some residents along Balintawak on EDSA before the motorcade headed to Novaliches.
His supporters, wearing red, also gave flyers to those they encountered along the way.
His supporters, wearing red, also gave flyers to those they encountered along the way.
“Kapag sikat, any place, available sa kanila. Pero sa mga Makabayan, lalong-lalo na kilala kami sa pagiging kritikal sa gobyerno, medyo sumisikip,” he said.
“Kapag sikat, any place, available sa kanila. Pero sa mga Makabayan, lalong-lalo na kilala kami sa pagiging kritikal sa gobyerno, medyo sumisikip,” he said.
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(Any place is available to those who are famous or influential. But for Makabayan, especially since we are known to be critical of government, space is a little tight)
(Any place is available to those who are famous or influential. But for Makabayan, especially since we are known to be critical of government, space is a little tight)
He added: “Ultimo sa mga places ng pangangampanya ay lumiliit (Even the places for us to campaign are shrinking).”
He added: “Ultimo sa mga places ng pangangampanya ay lumiliit (Even the places for us to campaign are shrinking).”
Adonis said the motorcade will make stops at places where crowds gather so he and his team can meet people and discuss everyday issues like high prices and low wages.
Adonis said the motorcade will make stops at places where crowds gather so he and his team can meet people and discuss everyday issues like high prices and low wages.
“Ito lang ang means namin sa pangangampanya dahil hindi namin kayang sumabay sa mga mayayaman na political dynasty… Sa amin, importante na makausap at makadaupang palad ang ating mga kababayan,” he said.
“Ito lang ang means namin sa pangangampanya dahil hindi namin kayang sumabay sa mga mayayaman na political dynasty… Sa amin, importante na makausap at makadaupang palad ang ating mga kababayan,” he said.
(This is our only means to campaign because we cannot compete with the rich political dynasties… What is important to us is that we get to talk to and shake the hands of our fellow Filipinos)
(This is our only means to campaign because we cannot compete with the rich political dynasties… What is important to us is that we get to talk to and shake the hands of our fellow Filipinos)
Adonis vowed to continue fighting for labor rights, removal of contractual work in the private sector, and an increase in the daily minimum wage to P1,200 should he be elected senator.
Adonis vowed to continue fighting for labor rights, removal of contractual work in the private sector, and an increase in the daily minimum wage to P1,200 should he be elected senator.
He also promised to work to bring down food prices.
He also promised to work to bring down food prices.
Among those who led the motorcade for the senatorial candidate earlier this morning include workers from the Nagkakaisang Samahan ng Manggagawa sa Regan-ADLO-KMU and the Samahan ng Manggagawa - Jardine Schindlers Elevators Corporation-ADLO-KMU.
Among those who led the motorcade for the senatorial candidate earlier this morning include workers from the Nagkakaisang Samahan ng Manggagawa sa Regan-ADLO-KMU and the Samahan ng Manggagawa - Jardine Schindlers Elevators Corporation-ADLO-KMU.
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