While it recognized the plight of all public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers amid the pandemic and the hike in fuel prices, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said the government's fuel subsidy program is currently allocated for jeepney drivers only. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA...
The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has started distributing some P1 billion worth of fuel subsidies to about 136,000 public utility jeepney (PUJ) drivers in the country as part of the government's assistance program to the transport sector amid the continuous hike in...
Sean Anthony (left) and Matthew Wright Sean Anthony couldn’t wait to team up with fellow Fil-Canadian Matthew Wright after being traded to Phoenix Super LPG almost two weeks ago. The hardworking forward, who was traded from NorthPort in exchange for Vic Manuel, said the possibilities are endless...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has warned that the proposed suspension of the excise taxes on fuel will be inequitable and lead to significant revenue losses, thus threatening the country’s recovery and growth prospects. Amid calls for the government to address the recent spiral in fuel prices,...
The House Committee on Ways and Means approved Thursday, Nov. 11 the proposal to reduce or suspend excise taxes on petroleum products but not on premium gasoline with highest octane mix. Gasoline up The House panel chaired by Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda approved a substitute bill...
Taking a hint from San Miguel Corporation president and chief executive officer Ramon S. Ang, senior members of the Lower House want to launcg an inquiry into reported massive smuggling of fuel into the country. Appearing before the House Committee on Ways and Means on Monday, Ang noted that...
Photo from PBA Vic Manuel finally got his wish to play for the team he rooted for as a youngster after being traded to the San Miguel Beermen. Manuel was traded for the second time in 72 hours Monday, Nov. 8 when he was sent by the NorthPort Batang Pier to the Beermen in exchange for franchise...
The House Committee on Ways and Means is leaning towards the approval of a bill that would suspend for six months the excise taxes on diesel and kerosene and reduce similar imposition on gasoline. Gasoline pump picture In an initial discussion of six legislative measures containing various...
Photo from PBA Vic Manuel’s second stint with the NorthPort Batang Pier ended before it even started after being dealt to the San Miguel Beermen in exchange for the latter’s longtime star Arwind Santos. The PBA Commissioner’s Office approved the one-on-one deal Monday, Nov. 8, three days...
It will be an early Christmas gift President Rodrigo Duterte will be giving Filipinos if he heeds appeals for the suspension of the imposition on excise tax on petroleum products amid the continued rise in fuel prices. Rep. Jesus 'Bong' Suntay House Deputy Majority Leader and Quezon City Fourth...
A principal author of the law that imposed excise taxes on fuel is now seeking the reduction of the much-criticized imposition but with an effectivity of just six months - from December 1, 2021 to June 1, 2022. Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda Albay Rep. Joey Sarte-Salceda, chairman of the House...
Former TNT champion import Paul Harris will be making his PBA comeback soon to reinforce the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters. Paul Harris in file photo (PBA) Phoenix coach Topex Robinson confirmed the development as reported by PBA Rush Monday, Nov. 1. Harris was a resident import for then-Tropang...
