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Albay Rep. Salceda Lauds Signing Of ‘Lifesaving’ Higher Sin Tax Law

The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday said the newly-signed law imposing additional excise taxes on alcoholic beverages and e-cigarettes...

DOJ To Study Persona Non Grata Resolution Vs. Angkas CEO

The executive branch will give due consideration to the Senate resolution filed by Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III to declare motorcycle hailing firm Angkas...

DENR, Customs Execs Face Raps Over Canada Garbage Mess

Eight government personnel have been charged by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for their part in the...

China Donates P7.2M To Help Taal Eruption Victims

China has donated 1 million yuan (over PHP7.2 million) to support communities affected by the eruption of Taal volcano, the Chinese Embassy in the...

Sen. Go Wants To Meet US Solons Behind Sanctions Vs. PH Officials

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed that he has a US visa, and, given the chance, he is “interested to meet” with the United States...

Sen. Marcos Rejects Cap On Bikers In Pilot Program

Senator Imee Marcos said she is against imposing any cap on the number of motorcycle taxis participating in the pilot test run, saying such...

Sen. Tolentino Urges Creation Of Office Of Surgeon General

Amid the sudden spike and outbreak of diseases in the country, Senator Francis Tolentino said he has filed a bill seeking the creation of...

Pres. Spokesperson Panelo: Pres. Duterte ‘Pondering Over’ Trump’s Invite

President Rodrigo Duterte is carefully weighing US President Donald Trumps’ invitation to attend a summit in Las Vegas in March, Malacañang said. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador...

Pres. Spokesperson Panelo: Investors Need Not Worry Over Public-Private Deals’ Review

There was no need for investors in the country to be “afraid” of President Rodrigo Duterte’s directive to conduct a review of the existing...

SWS: 13.4M Filipino Families Consider Themselves Poor In Q4 2019

Around 13.4 million or 54 percent of Filipino families consider themselves poor from the September to December 2019 period, according to the latest Social...