2,277 medicine now VAT-free; 1.2M more workers eyed for tax exemption — BIR
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said the number of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines has increased to 2,277 following the inclusion of 14 additional…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said the number of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines has increased to 2,277 following the inclusion of 14 additional…
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Under the latest BIR Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 87-2026, VAT exemptions now cover 708 medicines for cancer, 537 for hypertension, 331 for diabetes, 300…
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BAGUIO CITY — Baguio City accounted for nearly 73 percent of tourist arrivals in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) last year despite economic…
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The manufacturing industry remains the Philippine Economic Zone Authority’s (PEZA) largest sector and continues to drive its investment approvals, exports and…
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The last time President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faced the public for his annual State of the Nation Address (SoNA), he vowed that most of his major projects under…
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Our airport is the first thing a returning OFW sees after working abroad for many years; it is also the first thing dignitaries see when they come to our…
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MISAMIS ORIENTAL — Days before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his fifth State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on 27 July, government agencies and…
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Many were taken aback when Presiding Officer Chiz Escudero immediately said that the minimum number of votes needed to convict is 16.
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The Department of Health (DoH) said it will begin distributing newly arrived antiretroviral (ARV) medicines to treatment hubs nationwide next week following…
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AFP) — Mohamed Salah scored the coolest of penalties as Egypt made history by beating Australia, 4-2, on spot-kicks to reach the World Cup…
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Economic growth is often measured in new factories, rising skylines, and expanding business districts. Less visible—but just as essential—is the infrastructure…
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‘By hosting investor companies, PEZA has been the backbone of the Philippine economy, contributing 51 percent of its exports across the globe.’
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The Department of Tourism (DoT) on Monday clarified that its newly launched “Discover More to Love” initiative is not replacing the country's official tourism…
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Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla urged Filipinos to actively participate in holding government officials accountable, declaring that the fight against…
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The Department of Tourism (DoT) on Friday, 26 June, launched its “Discover More to Love” campaign to encourage more Filipinos to travel within the country,…
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MORE Electric and Power Corp.'s (MORE Power) investment in modernizing Iloilo City's power distribution network helped cushion the impact of repeated power…
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MORE Power said Wholesale Electricity Spot Market prices surged to P10.30/kWh from P4.45/kWh, more than doubling during the period; the generation rate, which…
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The ban will include platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X.
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