Philippine government asked to recalibrate tobacco tax rate to prevent spread of illicit trade
An international economist said the ideal taxation system is one that raises the necessary revenues in the least damaging fashion possible.
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House OKs bill that lets foreigners lease land in Philippines for 99 years
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading a bill that would extend up to 99 years, from the current 50, the period in which private land can be…
Rainy Christmas seen in most of Philippines due to northeast monsoon
The state weather bureau, however, stated that no new tropical cyclones are expected to develop in the country until next week, based on its current forecast.
Senate quad comm seeks crimes against humanity raps vs ex-Philippine president Duterte, allies
Several of Mr. Duterte’s relatives and allies were also subject to the quad committee’s investigation into the illicit drug trade, extrajudicial killings, and illegal…
14 years on death row: Timeline of Filipino inmate Mary Jane Veloso’s fight for justice
Ms. Veloso was arrested on April 25, 2010, at Adisucipto International Airport in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, after she was found in possession of more than 2.6 kilograms of heroin.
Dismissed mayor Alice Guo, family slapped with falsification, anti-dummy law raps
The investigation showed that the family members were actually Chinese citizens, based on various documents.
President Marcos approves implementation of Philippine-South Korea trade agreement
The agreement aims to strengthen economic relations between the two countries by facilitating trade and investment flows, removing barriers to market access, and creating new…
Shadowy uranium trade reaches Philippines, raises fear of ‘dirty bomb’
Authorities launched five operations to seize an unprecedented 100 kilograms of depleted uranium in a case that raises many alarming questions surrounding the radioactive material…
Myanmar nationals stranded in Philippine province of Zambales long to go home
Soe San Naing, 33, the boat’s skipper, expressed his longing to return to Myanmar in an interview recently. While he acknowledged that the PCG personnel in Zambales were…
End the export of Filipinos: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Ending the labor export policy is not just about economics—it is about preserving the dignity of Filipino workers.