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 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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Nosy Tarsee has learned from Makati boardroom insiders of a prominent consumer goods company’s decision to sell a 21-percent stake in its instant noodle joint…
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When the oil industry was deregulated in 1998, the unbundling of bills at the pump should have accompanied it.
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‘In urban planning, there is a concept called ‘desire lines’ which are the natural paths people take when formal routes do not align with actual behavior.’
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ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — Authorities seized over P7 million worth of alleged substandard desktop and laptop computers from a warehouse at Barangay Salapungan…
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PBBM taps MMDA over new nationwide youth discipline program
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Imposing a Value-Added Tax (VAT) on system loss charges in electricity bills penalizes consumers for electricity they did not use, raising serious legal and…
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Sweet summer’s kiss arrives In flurries of golden hues, Banishing away the cold From simpering icy blues.
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Since electricity users pay a so-called Feed-In Tariff (FIT) as a subsidy for renewable energy (RE) companies to make their operations viable, an energy sector…
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This shift recognizes a fundamental truth – scams are behavioral attacks as much as they are technological ones.
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Bantay Kuryente Movement released results of a snap consumer survey showing strong public support for reforms at SOCOTECO II,…
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At least 10 small and medium enterprises from Tarlac showcased their local craftsmanship on the global stage this week, generating millions of pesos in orders…
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The so-called unjust arrest of 70-year-old engineer Even Calajate, president of the Alliance for Consumer Protection (ACP) and former chairman of the San Jose…
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Compass Talks, to be launched on 5 February 2026, before the start of the Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld international trade fairs held…
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Consumer groups’ fears that other generating companies would follow the lead of San Miguel Corp.’s unit, San Miguel Global Power (SMGP), in invoking the broad…
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The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) expects stronger growth in 2026, banking on a recovery in borrowing demand as global and domestic uncertainties ease.
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