
SC clarifies processing periods for VAT refund claims
The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified when the processing period begins for value-added tax (VAT) refund claims, updating existing rules to reflect changes in…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has clarified when the processing period begins for value-added tax (VAT) refund claims, updating existing rules to reflect changes in…
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On my way to Japan two weeks ago, I found myself spending 18 hours in Hong Kong after I failed to catch my connecting flight to Nagoya.
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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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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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Shrugging off China’s travel ban against him and his family, National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro on Friday called the sanctions “expected,” the…
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A buffet dining policy aboard a cruise ship has gotten mixed reactions from passengers.
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Every journey begins with a choice: the destination that calls, the experience that excites, or the opportunity to spend meaningful time with the people who…
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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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Airbnb chief executive officer Brian Chesky is preparing to launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture, marking his first major move into the rapidly…
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The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has expressed concern over the proposed P240 fee on international travelers intended to fund the Bureau…
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GUILIN, CHINA — In Guilin, where limestone peaks rise like ancient set pieces left behind after filming has wrapped, Hollywood legend and Chinese actor Jackie…
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Travelers seeking visa appointments may process their applications on-site during The Great BDO Travel Sale, which will be held from 5 to 7 June at SMX Aura in…
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As a first hello to Japan, it was a trip that went beyond expectations, starting out with the warm and sincere welcome by Japanese people we met along the way.
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One mid-autumn afternoon in the stately city of Vienna, our tour organizer and good friend Cecile Quevenco pointed toward a more-than-just-a-restaurant she…
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The Philippines and Japan have signed an updated tax treaty aimed at boosting cross-border investments, strengthening economic cooperation, and aligning…
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