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The proposed expansion of the non-essential goods tax, which would see luxury good items taxed more, would generate st least P12.4 billion in annual revenue that could be funneled into supporting the local creative industry, Albay 2nd District Joey Salceda said on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Albay 2nd...

Amid calls to impose higher taxes on the rich, Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Monday, Jan. 16, revealed plans to tax luxury items, such as wristwatches, bags, beverages, and paintings, among others. (Photo from the office of Albay Rep. Joey Salceda) This came after international...

Due to the dire humanitarian situation following the series of armed clashes in Southern Philippines, the European Union (EU) is providing €500,000 (P29 million) to assist the victims of the ongoing conflict that forced about 66,000 people to flee their homes specifically in the hardest-hit areas...