DOF eyes higher excise taxes to fund middle-class tax relief
The Department of Finance (DOF) is proposing higher excise taxes on sweetened beverages, e-cigarettes, alcohol, plastics and vehicles to offset revenue losses…
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The Department of Finance (DOF) is proposing higher excise taxes on sweetened beverages, e-cigarettes, alcohol, plastics and vehicles to offset revenue losses…
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Petrochemical companies mainly in South Korea and Japan have scaled back production capacity, sending the cost of basic goods such as plastic bags surging.
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The transition makes more sustainable materials the standard across Maya’s card portfolio as part of its commitment to responsible growth.
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ILOILO CITY — The local government here has launched the “Eco-nnect Bottle-to-WiFi Vendo,” an initiative that rewards residents with free internet access in…
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Food establishments are resorting to recyclable and reusable utensils and cups to minimize waste going to landfills or the ocean. For example, coffee shop…
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Central to his success is his belief that solving environmental problems requires more than good intentions — it demands innovation backed by data and…
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Mondelēz International continues to work toward reducing virgin plastic use and designing more of its packaging for recyclability.
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The Caliraya Ecoville Learning Site for Agriculture in Barangay West Talaongan, Cavinti, Laguna is the latest recipient of Villar Foundation’s armchairs made…
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Plastic waste collected from trash has been transformed into school chairs now being used by students at the City of Malolos Center for Excellence School,…
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The national government has partnered with the Netherlands-based non-profit The Ocean Cleanup to launch a five-year initiative aimed at removing floating…
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‘A few years ago, I used to catch big fish like captains and catfish but because of the pollution, they’ve moved further out to sea.’
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ircular economy innovator Evergreen Labs Philippines (EGLP) has designed a temporary housing for informal settlers made entirely of recycled plastics.
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Pasig City has received a prototype housing unit made from recycled plastic boards, which local officials are considering for use in temporary shelter programs…
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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — South Korea’s energy minister sought Monday to ease fears over shortages of plastic rubbish bags after sales in Seoul jumped nearly…
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CCC reboots ‘Bawal Plastik Dito’ campaign to push action against single-use plastics.
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Local officials, residents and private sector leaders gathered in Barangay Gibraltar recently to launch stakeholder consultations for Project re_haven, a…
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Authorities have identified the victim whose dismembered remains were found inside a plastic barrel in Binondo earlier this month, the National Capital Region…
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‘GUUN is a collaboration across the Group that ensures consumption or waste is not the end of the economic cycle.’
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