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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A little birdie perched near the Negros coast whispered to Nosy Tarsee that one arm of a certain sprawling, everything-under-the-sun conglomerate just got a…
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Noise pollution is troublesome for both those disturbed by it and those who create the unwanted sound.
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The Maritime Industry Authority teamed up with a United Nations (UN) agency to train government officials and port authorities on building stronger waste…
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The International Energy Agency finds that around 70 percent of methane from oil and gas can be eliminated with existing technologies.
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BAGUIO CITY — Individual discipline is critical to addressing the localized impacts of climate change, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong said Wednesday,…
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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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Operations of the Pasig River Ferry Service were suspended Tuesday after a significant accumulation of garbage along the river disrupted boat navigation.
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday signaled a potential expansion of Valenzuela City’s anti-open muffler…
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