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-'''PRC-Parañaque receives $43,892 UPS grant'''
+'''P’que City sets deadline for business permit renewal on January 20'''
-*Source: http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/347369/prcpara-aque-receives-43892-ups-grant
+*Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=71664
-*By: www.mb.com.ph
+*By: PIA
-*''January 08, 2012''
+*''January 09, 2012''
-Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Rizal Chapter Parañaque City Branch received a $43,892 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS. The almost P2 million grant will be used for the training of Red Cross (RC) 143 volunteers among 16 barangays and 31 public elementary and high schools in Parañaque City. The grant covers the training on disaster preparedness and first aid train-ings of over 2,000 Red Cross volunteers from barangays and schools. The grant also includes provision of first aid kit for each organized and trained RC 143 team.
+PARAÑAQUE CITY- As the city government of Parañaque started early the processing of applications for renewal of business and individual working permits as well as health certificates last January 2, Mayor Jun Bernabe urges establishments and employees to file their applications to avoid the rush.
-UPS grant will assist the PRC in funding the training for RC 143 volunteers throughout Parañaque City (1 leader + 43 members in every barangay and public Elementary and high schools). Through UPS’ as-sistance, the PRC will equip them with the tools necessary in disaster preparedness, health and welfare. The RC 143 volunteers represent the organization’s walking blood bank. These volunteers will be the first to prepare, first to know, first to report, first to respond, and first to provide relief, recovery, and rehabilitation in the event of any disaster that will strike in the city or anywhere they may be.
+“As we urge establishments and employees to file their applications early to avoid the rush, we offer them the comfort and convenience in our fully air-conditioned service lounges where taxpayers are treated with utmost courtesy and given a treat to a free snack, reading materials and their favorite cable TV programs,” said Bernabe.
-The PRC as a premier international humanitarian organization has been known for its thrust in saving lives and alleviating human sufferings. Through its dynamic services and committed volunteers, the organization continuously embarks on activities which highlight safety and resiliency during disasters.
+The local chief executive also assured them of the city’s fully computerized and networked system for speedy and more accurate assessments and computations.
-“PRC is really glad about the grant, this is a big help in the realization of our organization’ thrust to be always first, always ready and always there when the need arises particularly now, that climate-related disasters has once truck the Philippines which caused hundreds of lives. Typhoon Sendong just like other super tyhoons which struck the country in the past should be an eye opener to everybody and every sector. Red Cross is grateful with the help of UPS Foundation. This grant indeed shall focus on campaigns to build a nation of disaster response volunteers, in order to promote volunteerism to serve humanitarian interest,” said Director Anson Ong Chairman of Red Cross Paranaque Branch.
+The annual processing of business permits is led by the Business Permits and Licensing Office; City Treasurer’s Office; and the Electronic Data Processing Office, with the support of the City Planning Office; City Assessor’s Office; Tourism Office; Office of the Building Official; and the City Health Office.
-Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: non-profit effectiveness, economic and global literacy, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability.
+Also in the city’s “one-stop-shop system” in business permits processing are the Parañaque Bureau of Fire Protection; Parañaque Chamber of Commerce and Industry; local units of the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Social Security System.
-In 2010, The UPS Foundation distributed nearly $44.6 million worldwide through grants that benefit organiza-tions or programs and provide support for building stronger communities.
+According to the City Information Office, the requisites for business permits renewal include: 1)Barangay Clearance (original copy); 2)Real Property Tax (land and building, if owned) or Contract of Lease and Lessor’s Permit (if rented); 3)Fire Clearance; 4)ITR or Audited Financial Statement for 2011; 5)VAT Returns 2550/2551 M/Q (current) for 2011; 6)Sales Breakdown with branches; 7)Social Security System (SSS) registration; 8)Authorization letter, ID of applicant and authorized representative.
-“The UPS Foundation is committed to funding impactful programs that make a meaningful difference in our communities – so we are proud to support Philippine Red Cross’ efforts to build a nation of disaster response volunteers, in order to promote volunteerism to serve humanitarian interest,”said Ken Stenard, president of The UPS Foundation.
+For new businesses, owner or representative must secure location, building, fire and tourism (if applicable) clearances and sanitary permit in addition to the basic requirements.
+While for individual working permits, applicants must secure the following requirements: 1) Police Clearance; 2) Residence Certificate (Cedula); 3) Two ID pictures; and 4) Health Certificate.
+Bernabe also thanked the business community and residents of Parañaque for again supporting the city’s tax campaign.
+Meanwhile, the Department of Trade and Industry also opened a office in the city to facilitate business name registration.
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