The Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) expressed support for a bill filed in Congress to arrest the rising illicit trade of tobacco resulting in declining collections, citing experiences of neighboring countries which suspended annual increases in tobacco excise taxes to stabilize the market. ...
Amid the escalating prevalence of illicit tobacco trade causing the year-on-year decline of excise tax collections, a group of House leaders led by the cousin of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. today filed a bill seeking to suspend the annual tobacco excise tax increases. Deputy Speaker and Isabela...
BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. (left) The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has achieved a milestone in its revenue collection target by reaching the P2.848 trillion mark for the first time in 20 years. BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui, Jr. said credit goes to the hardworking...
At a recently concluded forum organized by Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI), Senior Citizens Partylist Representative Rodolfo “Ompong” Ordanes (right) reaffirmed his dedication to partnering with the government and civil society to promote the welfare of senior citizens. A staunch...
The light park showcases various lighting displays, such as tunnel lights, gravity lights, pole lights, dandelion lights, and a small seating area. (PBS-BBS) President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is indeed his mother’s son -- he is naturally inclined to urban rejuvenation and development. The Roxas...
More than just building houses, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program is about realizing every Filipino family's dream of owning a decent house, building hopes and securing their future. On April 19, 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
Rice, that great equalizer in many parts of the world. And for Filipinos the soul of our being. The essence of what makes the Pinoy both a unique denizen and a citizen of this great archipelago. This is because in our country, rice is more than just a staple—it is woven into the very fabric of...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) estimated that there would be around 170,000 to 200,000 passengers in ports on Sunday, the final weekend before the return of most of the workers and students back to their work or classes. “Based on the statistics last year, we expect around 170,000 to 200,000...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will deploy thousands of their personnel to secure this year's Traslacion procession during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno on Thursday, Jan. 9. Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, PNP chief, said policemen from Metro Manila...
The nationwide celebration of the New Year was “generally peaceful,” according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). “Based on our overall assessment, no significant untoward incident occurred that could somehow disrupt the New Year’s celebration although there were several reports about...
FOR A BRIGHT AND SAFE NEW YEAR. Meralco assured its customers of its readiness to respond to any possible electricity service concern throughout the holiday break. Seen in the photo is a Meralco linecrew conducting maintenance works. MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 27 December 2024—The Manila Electric...
A world-renowned economist said that excise tax rates on tobacco in the Philippines should be re-evaluated to get them closer to the revenue-maximizing rate following years of declining collections and worsening illicit trade. Dr. Arthur Laffer, a former member of President Ronald Reagan’s...
