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The Asia Pacific Publishers Association (APPA) has hailed the Department of Finance (DOF) for setting up rules and guidelines on duty-free and VAT exemptions of books and newspapers.

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NABIGLA ako sa balita kamakailan tungkol sa pag-aayos ng Bureau of Customs sa mga patakaran sa pag-angkat ng mga libro mula abroad.

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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has tightened rules for duty and tax-free entry of imported books into the country.

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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will tighten the rules on the importation of books.

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MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Finance (DOF) has suspended its order imposing taxes on imported books following criticisms from various sectors.

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“The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.”

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I wrote about Ashton Kutcher’s online duel with old media giant CNN.

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Last week, I apparently upset quite a few people by taking the side of singer Martin Nievera in the matter of his recent rendition of the National Anthem.

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NABIGLA ako sa balita kamakailan tungkol sa pag-aayos ng Bureau of Customs sa mga patakaran sa pag-angkat ng mga libro mula abroad.

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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has tightened rules for duty and tax-free entry of imported books into the country.

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The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will tighten the rules on the importation of books.

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“The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.”

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I wrote about Ashton Kutcher’s online duel with old media giant CNN.

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Last week, I apparently upset quite a few people by taking the side of singer Martin Nievera in the matter of his recent rendition of the National Anthem.

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