The Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) tax collections rose by double digits in March, providing a critical fiscal buffer for the Marcos administration as it grapples with persistent energy crisis that threatens to dampen domestic demand. Preliminary data released by the agency on Wednesday,...
As the school year (SY) 2025–2026 draws to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued clear reminders to schools nationwide on how to conduct End-of-School-Year (EOSY) rites. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, in a department memorandum issued on March 4 , reiterated reminders on the...
It may only be February, but on cloudless afternoons, the air already hints at the warmth of the coming months. With summer slowly making its presence felt, now is the perfect time to rethink our wardrobes. Enter Uniqlo’s spring-summer 2026 collection, built around a clear and timely concept:...
BACOLOD CITY – A Luzon-based consortium bagged the two service contracts for this highly urbanized city’s solid waste management operations, amounting to almost P437 million for 2026. The joint venture comprises the International Solid Waste Integrated Management Specialist Inc. (I-SWIMS), a...
The City of Manila has successfully collected P160 million in unpaid taxes from contractors involved in various flood control projects, with the funds now being redirected to support key education and social programs, Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced. The announcement was...
BAGUIO CITY – The City General Services Office (GSO) said residents and businesses here generate about 550 tons of mixed waste daily, making solid waste management one of the major concerns of the local government that requires various solutions. GSO head Eugene Buyucan said about 300 tons of...
CEBU CITY – The former administrator of this city and several others were indicted by the Office of the Ombudsman for their alleged involvement in an anomalous P239-million garbage collection and disposal deal. Former City Administrator Floro Quimque Casas Jr., Department of Public Services...
CEBU CITY – Fourteen local government units (LGUs) in Bohol province were recognized for their exemplary tax collection performance in 2024. The recognition was handed out by the Provincial Treasurer’s Office (PTO) in partnership with the Bohol Municipal Treasurer’s League. The award was...
Chroma Hospitality, Inc. (CHI) unveiled its newest brand, Grafik Hotel Collection, on May 20, 2025, in Makati City. The launch—led by CHI country manager James Montenegro and Filinvest Hospitality Corp. (FHC) senior vice president Francis Gotianun—marked not only the debut of an inspired new...
Panfilo "Ping" Lacson (Lacson's office) Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial candidate Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is batting for additional incentives for local government units (LGUs) as a way to improve their local tax collection while...
LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Vigor D. Mendoza II The Land Transportation Office (LTO) collected at least P8.3 billion in revenue in the first three months of this year. LTO chief, Assistant Secretary Atty. Vigor D. Mendoza II said the...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government has purchased 10 new dump trucks to improve garbage collection efforts here. MAYOR John Dalipe, with Rep. Mannix Dalipe and city councilors, receive 10 garbage trucks from Isuzu Philippines to improve waste collection and disposal in Zamboanga City....
