Business groups welcome bill easing taxpaying process but cast doubt on revenue estimate
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People line up to file their income tax returns at the Bureau of Internal Revenue office in Intramuros, Manila, April 18. —…
Agricultural damage from Super Typhoon Karding hits P1.29B with main rice growers affected
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SWATHS of farmlands in Bulacan, Nueva Ecija and Tarlac were flooded due to rains brought by Super Typhoon Karding, with international name…
PLDT group provides bill reprieve to typhoon-hit areas; Globe reports restoration of services in 7 provinces
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BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION THE PLDT group on Tuesday said it plans to delay bills for areas with severe typhoon impacts while…
Senate approves SIM card registration bill on final reading
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THE SENATE on Tuesday unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill mandating the registration of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards…
Supreme Court warns: Those who threaten judges could face contempt charges
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PHILSTAR FILE PHOTO THE SUPREME Court on Tuesday warned those who threaten judges on social media, saying they may face contempt charges. …
Japan reiterates commitment to stronger bilateral ties with PHL in VP’s visit
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PHILIPPINES Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio (L) and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) talk during the Japan-Philippine bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace…
Ombudsman wants anti-red rape law repealed
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OMBUDSMAN.GOV.PH THE OFFICE of the Ombudsman on Tuesday called for the repeal of the Anti-Red Tape Act, which it said created an…
Lawmaker pushes to double the budget for prisoners’ food, medicine
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ JOVEN CAGANDE A SOLON on Tuesday pushed to double the budget for prisoners’ subsistence and medical allowance, citing current rates…
Dive town Mabini’s marine conservation program gets support from MPIC
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MPIF PHOTO METRO Pacific Investments Foundation (MPIF) has launched an underwater and coastal clean-up project in Mabini, a town in northern Philippines…
SEC, DAR fast-track registration of farmers organizations in Nueva Ecija
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DAR.GOV.PH THE SECURITIES and Exchange Commission and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) have signed an agreement to fast-track the registration of…