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abtest

Duty-free book importation hailed

January 23, 2012 - 12:00am

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.

Business

Pagtutuwid: Zero ang taripa sa libro

By Jarius Bondoc | August 8, 2011 - 12:00am

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

PSN Opinyon

Customs tightens rules on entry of imported books

By Iris Gonzales | August 5, 2011 - 12:00am

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

Business

Customs to tighten rules on entry of imported books

By Iris Gonzales | August 3, 2011 - 12:00am

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

Headlines

Encouraging developments

By Cherry Piquero Ballescas | May 28, 2009 - 12:00am

The Filipino people can claim victory now that GMA has heeded the protests about taxes on book imports and has ordered the Department of Finance to revoke Finance Department Order 17-09.

Freeman Opinion

DOF suspends taxes on imported books

By Iris Gonzales | May 26, 2009 - 12:00am

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

Business

The freedom to read

By ROSES & THORNS | By Alejandro R. Roces | May 26, 2009 - 12:00am

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

Opinion

New media>Old media

By Althea Lauren Ricardo | May 26, 2009 - 12:00am

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

Freeman Cebu Entertainment

A misplaced zealousness

By Butch Dalisay | May 25, 2009 - 12:00am

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.

Arts and Culture

Ilang misteryo sa gobyerno

By Jarius Bondoc | May 25, 2009 - 12:00am

NAGTATAKA ang mambabasang nag-e-mail sa panga­lang Justice Angel.

PSN Opinyon