Don’t ignore China actions during campaign, gov’t told
THE GOVERNMENT should take action against China’s maneuverings in the South China Sea even during the election campaign period, a senator said on Monday.
Lacson eyes collection of unpaid taxes for broadband network; Robredo talks about renewable energy...
PRESIDENTIAL aspirant Senator Panfilo M. Lacson, Sr. is eyeing the collection of unpaid taxes to fund the government’s national broadband plan (NBP) in full.
‘Resilient’ houses underway for typhoon-hit Dinagat Islands residents
CONSTRUCTION is underway for the first of at least 60 “resilient” relocation houses in Dinagat Islands intended for those whose homes were totally destroyed during Typhoon Rai, locally named Odette, in December last year.
Gordon won’t back higher taxes, says solution is expanded tax base
SENATOR Richard “Dick” J. Gordon, who is running for reelection in May, said he does not support increasing taxes to help pay off the national government’s P12-trillion debt, and instead recommended an expansion of the tax base through better investment promotion.
House inquiry sought on BFAR’s crablet rules’ impact on Sorsogon gatherers
A PARTY-LIST filed a resolution seeking to investigate the socio-economic effects of the government’s regulations on the collection of mangrove crablets on gatherers in the town of Gubat in Sorsogon.
PHL-US joint military exercises begin
AMERICAN soldiers don Balikatan patches during the opening ceremony of the Philippine-United States annual joint military exercises on March 28, 2022 at Camp Aguinaldo, the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
PHL reports China ship breach of sea regulation
A PHILIPPINE government vessel on Sunday reported a recent close distance maneuvering incident involving a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship in Scarborough Shoal.
Marcos heirs refuse to pay tax, assert case still pending
THE HEIRS of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos maintained at the weekend their refusal to settle the family’s unpaid estate tax that has ballooned to more than P200 billion, asserting that the tax liability case is still pending in court.
Task force must pursue conviction of vote buyers, sellers
THE COMMISSION on Elections’ (Comelec) planned task force against vote-buying should resolve to jail vote buyers and sellers, political analysts said at the weekend.
Taal Volcano still at ‘intensified unrest’ after March 26 eruption
TAAL Volcano remained at an “intensified unrest” state on Sunday after an eruption Saturday morning that emitted plumes of up to 3,000 meters, according to state volcanologists.
ADB to assist Bangsamoro region in fiscal management
THE ASIAN Development Bank (ADB) will provide technical assistance to local government units and agencies within the Bangsamoro region to strengthen management of public funds.
4 electric cooperatives penalized for failure to submit required report
THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered four electric cooperatives to pay a combined P2.5 million in administrative penalties for failing to submit required monthly reports that serve as basis for regulating charges that are passed on to consumers.