Gatchalian pushes fuel tax relief, warns of possible rationing
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the government is considering tax adjustments, subsidies, and even fuel rationing as it responds to rising global oil prices and…
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Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the government is considering tax adjustments, subsidies, and even fuel rationing as it responds to rising global oil prices and…
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A wealth tax of one to three percent, based on Ibon’s estimate, can generate P500 to P600 billion a year, if it covers 3,000 Filipino billionaires with total…
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The strongest measure taken by the government thus far — the suspension of the excise tax on fuel — will have little effect in easing Filipinos’ suffering,…
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“Tax the rich,” progressive groups challenged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., criticizing what they described as the government’s ineffective response to the…
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President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure suspending the collection of excise taxes on fuel products, granting the government a…
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A city bus operator said his company is losing about P10,000 a day in revenue due to the rising fuel prices, underscoring the urgent need for government…
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The BIR said the performance reflects a 2.97 percent year-on-year increase, driven by intensified tax administration, stronger enforcement, and continued…
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Senator Bam Aquino is pushing for the immediate implementation of a fuel excise tax suspension and faster, more targeted government aid to protect transport…
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The National Tobacco Administration (NTA) is urging local government units to intensify efforts against cigarette smuggling, which costs the country billions…
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The Department of Justice has filed tax evasion charges against contractor Curlee Discaya in connection with alleged “ghost” flood control projects.
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A bill that originated from the Senate sought to give administrative powers to President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to temporarily suspend excise taxes on fuel was…
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Racing against surging fuel costs, the government is moving to secure up to 2 million barrels of additional oil supply as global prices hit record highs, even…
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When the government has limited resources to spare, each peso spent (or foregone) should be well thought out.
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The Senate on Tuesday approved a priority measure granting President Marcos Jr. emergency powers to suspend or reduce…
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Officials from Zimbabwe visited tobacco farms in the Ilocos region from 7 to 15 March, signaling growing interest in the Philippines’ approach to tobacco…
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Each jeepney driver, for instance, assuming that they operate 300 days a year, shells out P135,000 in fuel taxes.
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Inihain ni Senadora Loren Legarda ang Senate Bill No. 1942 o ang panukalang “Fuel Price Relief Act" na naglalayong maglatag ng malinaw na patakaran upang…
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Senator Loren Legarda has unveiled a three-pronged legislative push to lighten the load on Filipino households by overhauling the country’s value-added tax…
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