
Tobacco tax increase has setbacks — expert
The economist lauded the Philippines’ approach to taxing novel tobacco and nicotine products like heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches but underscored…
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The economist lauded the Philippines’ approach to taxing novel tobacco and nicotine products like heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches but underscored…
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‘Such a regulation was enacted without adequate consultations and fails to consider the affordability levels of our community, especially in rural areas that…
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‘In BIR, there is a certain threshold of P3 million. Since they exceeded the threshold, they have to register as a VAT taxpayer, which they failed to do. This…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue in Central Visayas (BIR-13) temporarily suspended the operations of a restaurant in Mabolo, Cebu City, and a warehouse in…
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The government has exempted more cancer, diabetes, and mental health medicines from value-added tax (VAT), days after the signing of the CREATE MORE Act.
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Restaurant owners have asked the government to stop the proliferation of fake persons with disability identification cards (PWD IDs), a scam that threatens the…
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Denmark has unveiled an ambitious plan to reshape its landscape, combining efforts to combat climate change and restore natural habitats. The country aims to…
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Hong Kong, China — Son Heung-min scored a landmark 50th goal for his country to move South Korea a step closer to the World Cup on Thursday as…
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The rise in cigarette smuggling in the Philippines poses a significant risk of increased underage smoking, according to Jericho "Koko" Nograles, president of…
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The local government of Manila on Thursday has appealed to lot owners to avail of big discounts on their real property tax for the year 2025.
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As the year draws to a close, the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) continues to exhibit exceptional service, bolstering its commitment to innovation to…
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At its annual Tech World event, Lenovo announced a landmark partnership with FIFA, becoming the official technology partner for the upcoming FIFA World Cup…
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Only less than half of Filipinos living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are undergoing treatment, according to a recent World Health Organization (WHO)…
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The Department of Justice (DoJ) said a person with a disability (PWD) is still entitled to a 20 percent discount and exemption from value-added tax (VAT) when…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue in Central Visayas (BIR-Regional Office 13) revealed that it raided a warehouse in Daanbantayan, Cebu involved in illegal…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) 13 is urging the public in Cebu and Bohol to report unregistered condominium units and boarding houses for rent,…
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By imposing VAT on both local and foreign digital services, the government is creating a more competitive environment for local digital service providers and…
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The Department of Trade and Industry has expressed full support for the newly signed Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Digital Services Law, deemed to create a more…
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