The flight from Manila to Masbate is a quick 70-minute jump. But on this trip last Monday, April 13, for the 30th Rodeo Festival, the passenger list was a bit more exclusive than usual. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos headed to the country’s rodeo capital at the invitation of Maloli...
President Marcos has extended the deadline of filing of 2025 income tax returns (ITR) from April 15 to May 15. It aims to give taxpayer more time to file their ITR properly without incurring penalties. "Pinalawig natin ang deadline ng filing ng 2025 Annual Income Tax Returns mula April 15 hanggang...
Senator Imee Marcos rued her brother, President Marcos ' decision not to include diesel in the short list of petroleum products covered by excise tax suspension. "Nagtanggal nga sila ng excise tax pero hindi pa nila isinama ang diesel na siyang numero unong ginagamit ng ating mga driver,...
Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal counsel, Salvador Paolo A. Panelo Jr., on Tuesday, April 14, dismissed as “pure fiction” the allegations made by Ramil Madriaga, saying these could ultimately strengthen her defense. In a statement, Panelo referred to a handwritten letter by Madriaga dated...
President Marcos remains not keen on suspending the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products, citing the "windfall" revenue it generates as a source of funding for response efforts amid the Middle East crisis. In a Palace briefing on Monday, April 13, Marcos finally elaborated on the reasoning...
Why were gasoline and diesel not part of the excise tax suspension on petroleum products on Monday, April 13? President Marcos said these will be discussed during a meeting with the UPLIFT Committee on Tuesday. "That 's to be discussed tomorrow," he said when asked in a press briefing,...
President Marcos personally dispelled rumors about his health on Monday, April 13, by appearing before the media in Malacañang, where he even dared those peddling fake news about him to join him at the gym and exercise. In jest, the President even challenged them to join him in exercising to...
Noting that time is of the essence, senators on Monday, April 13, questioned why the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has to seek the United States’ permission to import oil from Russia and delay the delivery of oil supply in the country. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate...
President Marcos on Monday, April 13, announced the suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, as part of government efforts to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. “Tinanggal ko na ang excise tax sa LPG at sa kerosene (I have removed the excise tax on LPG and...
Whether it was "early politicking" or "early campaigning," President Marcos will not pay any attention to the newly-formed political coalition 's intention, Malacañang said. "Kung anuman po ang ninanais nila sa gitna ng krisis sa Middle East, iyong maaga nilang pamumulitika, iyong maaga...
Saying that President Marcos has failed to deliver substantial relief to the people amid the impacts of the Middle East crisis on the country is a huge lie, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said seen or not seen, Marcos continue to work and...
President Marcos is expected to announce his decision on the fuel excise tax cut on Tuesday, April 14, as the law granting him emergency powers to either reduce or suspend excise taxes on petroleum products has already taken effect. Marcos has yet to decide on the excise tax cut despite the...
