
Illicit tobacco trade hits P50 billion
The government is intensifying its campaign against illicit tobacco trade as illegal activities continue to threaten billions of pesos in public revenues, with…
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The government is intensifying its campaign against illicit tobacco trade as illegal activities continue to threaten billions of pesos in public revenues, with…
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Because of this split, profit margins often become too thin unless a concert is nearly fully sold out. Industry insiders describe this as a high-risk scenario…
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Interest in BTS’ anticipated return to the Philippines has sparked renewed discussion on concert pricing, with Filipino ARMYs noting that ticket costs in…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collected P279.14 billion in gross revenues in May 2026, up 14.15 percent or P34.61 billion from a year earlier, as…
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The possible disclosure of Vice President Sara Duterte’s tax records during her impeachment trial could trigger a legal battle that may ultimately reach the…
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Government regulators and law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts against illicit tobacco and vape products as the Philippines prepares to host an…
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has begun preparations for the possible implementation of the proposed Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT), a…
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‘I think that will again spike the prices more than anything else. Anything that happens there affects the prices. If there’s a declaration (of full closure)…
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Nearly a year after the Chief Executive used his biggest annual platform to call out the anomalies in the public works agency, a controversial circumferential…
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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced Friday it is investigating contractors following reports of overnight tree-relocation…
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More than 1,000 public schools across Mindanao sustained damage after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Sarangani province, disrupting the first week of…
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Two new studies are pointing to an unlikely contributor to declining birthrates: the smartphone. Researchers found that fertility rates, particularly among…
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South Korean actress Park So Dam opened up about one of the most challenging chapters of her life, recalling the fear and uncertainty she experienced after…
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Heavy rainfall is reducing working hours for Filipino workers, particularly those in precarious jobs and climate-sensitive industries, underscoring the need…
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The Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) will convene soon to reassess its economic targets in light of the Middle East conflict’s widespread…
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The BIR ruling removes the risk of unnecessary costs being baked into electricity bills by clarifying that the collections are merely passing through…
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The PSEi went on a three-day winning streak even as the peso rebounded, appreciating to P61.62 from P61.74 against the US dollar previously — its 0.12…
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‘It did not happen in the recent past. The last time we experienced double-digit inflation was in 2008. This time, we have found ways to mitigate El Niño.’
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