Delayed VAT refunds scored
THE GOVERNMENT must push for stricter penalties against internal revenue officers who cause delays in value-added tax (VAT) refund claims, economists and tax experts...
Better vocational review sought
THE PHILIPPINE Business for Education (PBEd) is calling on the government to ensure private sector involvement in reviewing the technical-vocational education and training (TVET)...
DoT chief insures CL tour guides
TOURISM Secretary Ma. Esperanza Christina G. Frasco has rolled out over P2.55 million worth of accident insurance coverage for tour guides in five provinces...
Baguio preparing for La Niña
BAGUIO CITY — Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong of this city said he wants early preparations for the La Niña weather pattern, setting in motion...
Body scanners for Bilibid urged
IN LIGHT of the controversy over strip-searching visiting wives of inmates at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City, a congressman urged the...
House to kick off plenary deliberations on Rice Tariffication Law amendments
THE HOUSE of Representatives will begin plenary debates on a proposed measure seeking to amend the Rice Tariffication Law this week, Speaker Ferdinand Martin...
Philippines calls for Chinese diplomats to be expelled for disinformation
MANILA - The Philippines' national security adviser called on Friday for Chinese diplomats to be expelled over an alleged leak of a phone conversation with a...
Philippines eyes boost to nickel processing capacity
MANILA - The Philippines said on Friday it aimed to add three more processing plants in the effort to develop a downstream industry for...
Philippines says China wields audio recording to sow domestic division
THE PHILIPPINES said on Thursday that China’s threat to release recording of an alleged deal with Manila over Second Thomas Shoal is aimed at sowing discord among its agencies and the Filipino nation.
CIC files raps against PEATC interim chief
CAVITEX Infrastructure Corp. (CIC) filed charges against the interim chief of the Public Estates Authority Tollways Corporation (PEATC) before the Ombudsman, citing offenses such...
Local advertisers wary of impact of economic ‘Cha-cha’ on industry
PHILIPPINE advertising agencies and groups said on Thursday that the attempt to fully liberalize their sector through Charter change (“Cha-cha”) and open it to...
Biggest batch of 60 OFWs returns from Israel; various agencies offer assistance
THE DEPARTMENT of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) welcomed 60 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel back home on Thursday.