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Duterte approves higher taxes on alcohol, tobacco

By Edith Regalado | January 9, 2019 - 12:00am

President Duterte has approved in principle the proposal to impose additional excise taxes on tobacco and alcohol products,...

Headlines

Senate: Speedy budget OK if fuel tax hike suspended

By Paolo Romero | December 3, 2018 - 12:00am

Senators could dangle the speedy passage of the proposed P3.757-trillion national budget for 2019 in exchange for suspending...

Headlines

House urged: Intervene in LRT, MRT fare hike

By Paolo Romero | January 3, 2014 - 12:00am

Lawmakers from the Gabriela party-list group wants the House of Representatives to intervene in the ongoing public consultations on the proposed fare increases for Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit...

Metro

Senate focuses on gov’t response to calamities

By Marvin Sy | November 20, 2013 - 12:00am

The government’s response to the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Yolanda in the Visayas and other calamities that...

Headlines

WB to extend $500 M emergency loan to Phl

November 18, 2013 - 11:30pm

The World Bank said today it is extending an emergency loan of $500 million to help the government develop a reconstruction plan for areas badly hit by typhoon "Haiyan," locally named "Yolanda."

Headlines

Long-term programs for senior citizens pushed

By Paolo Romero | April 22, 2012 - 12:00am

The Arroyos in the House of Representatives are pushing for institutionalized and long-term programs and services for senior citizens.

Headlines

BTr to oversee bank accounts of government agencies, state-run schools

By Iris Gonzales | January 30, 2012 - 12:00am

All national government agencies and state-owned universities and colleges (SUCs) will soon be required to authorize the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) to have oversight functions over their respective bank accounts.

Business

More oil discounts sought for PUVs

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | March 13, 2011 - 12:00am

The government is appealing to oil companies to give out more price discounts to public transport groups.

Business

DOE to penalize oil companies not complying with minimum inventory

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | March 8, 2011 - 12:00am

The Department of Energy (DOE) said it will slap appropriate penalties to oil companies failing to comply with the minimum oil inventory requirement.

Business

Government gathering proof on rice scam

January 21, 2011 - 12:00am

The government is investigating and gathering evidence on the alleged anomalies in rice importation by the National Food Authority (NFA) with the end result of pressing charges against those found responsible.

Headlines