Family rights advocate Camille Villar has reaffirmed her commitment to policies that protect both Filipino families and the environment, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that ensures the health and prosperity of present and future generations. In her recent remarks, Villar emphasized...
Government officials, industry leaders, and policymakers have called for a holistic and multi-sectoral approach to curb the rising illicit tobacco trade in the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Speaking at the 2nd International Tobacco Summit organized by the...
Pag-IBIG Fund was recognized as one of the top performing government- owned companies by the Governance Commission of GOCCs (GCG) in an awards ceremony held in Pasay City recently. Based on its evaluation systems, the GCG named Pag-IBIG Fund in the Top 10 Government Owned and Controlled...
In its continuing pursuit to promote public safety and ensure stable and reliable electricity service to its customers, Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) recently conducted a joint clearing operations to address illegal service...
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill designed to rationalize excise tax rates on tobacco and vapor products, aiming to halt the decline in excise tax collections due to illicit trade. Nueva Ecija Rep. Mikaela Suansing Nueva Ecija Rep. Mikaela Suansing...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian Senator Win Gatchalian raised the proverbial alarm over the rising smoking prevalence in the country and the worsening illicit tobacco trade amid the rapid decline in excise tax revenue collection. “This is a cause for concern that has triggered this...
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....
