
Excise tax pause: Consumers unburdened, but gov’t disadvantaged — economists
Economists are weighing in on the possible suspension of fuel excise taxes, saying it could provide relief to consumers but disadvantage the government…
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Economists are weighing in on the possible suspension of fuel excise taxes, saying it could provide relief to consumers but disadvantage the government…
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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has pegged coal-fired power at P6,000 per megawatt-hour (MWh) under a new pricing scheme to stabilize electricity rates…
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The Department of Education (DepEd) has begun a nationwide series of orientation sessions to prepare school leaders and educators for major changes in the…
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In many Filipino households, responsibility often rests on a single person — the older sibling supporting a family, a small business owner sustaining…
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St. Luke’s Medical Center-Quezon City has acquired the O-arm Surgical Imaging System, a sophisticated technology designed to improve the accuracy of orthopedic…
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The Marcos administration may not even have full, real-time insight on fuel inventories and distribution.
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UnionBank of the Philippines has teamed up with the Social Security System (SSS) to roll out SSS LoanLite, a fully digital lending facility aimed at expanding…
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The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Region XII and the Social Security System (SSS) have signed a memorandum of agreement extending social security…
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson called Sunday for decisive and “extreme” government intervention to shield Filipinos from surging fuel prices,…
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There are three factors to be considered in managing river waste. These are the availability of a material recovery facility, (MRF) rainfall path and typical…
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She cited a case in which a woman spent more than two decades in prison despite a ruling that warranted only 30 days.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Sunday called for decisive, even “extreme” government intervention to protect Filipinos from…
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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is pushing power producers to support its proposed settlement framework and the publication of its Draft Resolution on…
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Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many countries have been experiencing economic strain, and 2026 continues to reflect its lingering effects, compounded by global…
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Davao City — The local government of Davao City has begun its transition toward a more sustainable transportation system with the initial procurement of…
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‘The revised framework balances consumer protection with the financial viability of utilities. “These revised rules ensure that consumers are charged only for…
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has placed all personnel on full deployment as the Holy Week travel rush intensifies, with international departures at the…
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Electricity consumers can expect clearer billing and stronger safeguards against overcharges after the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) tightened rules on…
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