
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 package also includes a three-month moratorium on Pag-IBIG housing loan payments.
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go provided relief and financial assistance to 75 families affected by a recent fire in Marikina City during an outreach activity…
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Rice and corn posted higher inventories compared to last year, signaling improved supply buffers, although stock levels declined from the previous month,…
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Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (AIC) is rolling out a series of measures to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs and ensure uninterrupted services as the country…
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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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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) expects inflation to rise within a range of 3.1 percent to 3.9 percent as the country braces for the first round of…
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Senators on Tuesday warned of a looming agricultural crisis as the persistent surge in fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict is pushing up fertilizer…
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he will issue an executive order imposing a ₱50-per-kilo price cap on imported well-milled rice.
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Malacañang has praised the local government of Manila’s initiative to fully subsidize jeepney operations, providing free rides to commuters struggling with a…
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Two weeks since the start of its initial rollout, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said this Monday that a second round of cash relief…
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Transport assistance programs for jeepney and tricycle drivers are underway amid the rising fuel prices, but logistical challenges remain.
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'This is more than just a source of income. It gives our communities pride and ensures that our traditions continue for future generations.'
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Farmers are now earning more from their harvests as government-backed rice processing hubs allow them to mill and sell rice directly, cutting reliance on…
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Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday questioned the continued use of imported rice in the government’s benteng bigas program, despite the ongoing harvest season and…
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The Social Security System (SSS) on Sunday said it is studying the feasibility of offering a loan moratorium for members and a condonation program for…
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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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Senator Loren Legarda is considering a Bayanihan 3 Law that would grant President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. more special powers, including to temporarily waive the…
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