
A billion-stick bust: P3.5-billion tax revenue up in smoke
Emboldened by aggressive enforcements and a newly-minted law penalizing agricultural smuggling, the country continues to fight a bitter battle against the…
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Emboldened by aggressive enforcements and a newly-minted law penalizing agricultural smuggling, the country continues to fight a bitter battle against the…
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‘We have to remember that natural gas is a transition fuel and our goal is to move to renewables’
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The bill aims to establish a comprehensive framework for developing the natural gas industry, seen as key to achieving energy security and sustainable economic…
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During a press conference in Quezon City on Monday, 11 November, 2024, Atty. Chel Diokno, Fr. Flavie Villanueva of Program Paghilom, Akbayan Rep. Perci…
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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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Cases of diabetes among children are on the rise, a health expert bared on Friday, 9 November.
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House leaders filed a bill on Thursday seeking to allow the government to forfeit real estate illegally acquired by foreign nationals, particularly those…
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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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The Tobacco and Vapes Bill prevents anyone born after 1 January 2009 from legally smoking
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Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero filed a measure on Monday to formalize his proposal to defer the parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous…
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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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The operation, conducted at approximately 12:16 a.m. Saturday, in Barangay Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati, resulted in the confiscation of about 150 grams of…
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The amended measure includes the expansion of PhilHealth coverage to dental services and regular reviews of benefit packages
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Residential consumers of Visayan Electric in Metro Cebu will benefit from a P2.36/kWh reduction in their October-November bills, bringing the total rate down…
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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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‘We consider our delivery riders as frontliners because they ensure that your needs are delivered while sacrificing their own health.’
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TACLOBAN CITY — Environmental groups are urging the Senate for the immediate passage of 11 bills that are deemed critical to the health and restoration of the…
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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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