Organized electric cooperatives in the country have expressed their support for the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo for her recognition of the significance of the energy sector in nation-building and the country's economic development. (Vice President Leni Robredo/Facebook) The...
A group of Filipino tax experts has urged the public to faithfully comply with their tax filing obligations, saying non-compliance is now a punishable offense under existing regulations. In a statement, the Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP), said on Saturday, Feb. 12, the...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the economy is still poised to grow within the government’s target for this year as the Omicron variant has had more than a mild impact on business activity. At the Management Association of the Philippines Economic Briefing on Thursday,...
Celebrity couple Doug Kramer and Cheska Garcia with their kids Celebrity couple Doug Kramer and Cheska Garcia are making sure to take extra steps in caring for their health and body; adopting it as a habit and rubbing it on their three children - Kendra, Scarlett, and Gavin. During the Heart Month...
The Muntinlupa City government has vaccinated nearly 1,500 kids aged five to 11 years old in the first three days of the “Resbakuna Kids” campaign. Kids are being vaccinated at two sites designated by the city government. These are the city-run Ospital ng Muntinlupa in Barangay Alabang and the...
While science is still evolving, current studies revealed that the pediatric dose of the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective in preventing severe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) illness among children aged five to 11 years old, medical societies reiterated on Tuesday, Feb. 8. In a media conference,...
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP) said they will support candidates that have no record of corruption, proven competence in participatory governance, and transparency and accountability in public service. CEAP statement The network of Catholic schools said this in a...
The Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) joined Congress’ call for the long-delayed increase in the biodiesel blend to 5 percent (B5) as mandated by the Biofuels Act of 2006. "Congress sees the immediate and long term impact of a higher biodiesel mandate. The immediate benefits come with...
Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) For giving joy to the country and providing its proudest sports moment in history, weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz will be honored as the 2021 Athlete of the Year during the San Miguel Corporation-Philippine Sportswriters Association (SMC-PSA) Annual Awards Night on March 14 at the...
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III called on tax management professionals to help build trust among taxpayers and encourage them to pay the right amount of taxes instead of finding “loopholes” for their clients to get away and avoid tax obligations. Dominguez said that although the...
Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) The most memorable period in Philippine sports history will be relived and honored next month when the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) and San Miguel Corporation (SMC) teamed up anew to hold its traditional Annual Awards Night. The festivity is booked at the ballroom...
As the number of COVID-19 cases in the country increased, insurance claim payouts due to the pandemic hit P8.2 billion in the first nine months of last year, a survey conducted by the Insurance Commission revealed. In a statement, Insurance Commissioner Dennis B. Funa said on Monday, Jan. 31 that...
