DAVAO CITY – A 51-year-old businesswoman linked to an investment scheme was gunned down inside her vehicle by three unidentified assailants here on Saturday, May 13. Police Major Catherine dela Rey, Davao City Police Office spokesperson, identified the victim as Annabelle Cosido Elizagaque. Dela...
The Philippines is looking forward to the implementation of Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), the new form of generalized system of preferential (GSP) trading system of the United Kingdom which provides larger product coverage than EU’s GSP+. Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo...
Three convictions out of the 6,000 alleged cases of extra-judicial killings (EJKs) in the Philippines are "not enough" to ensure that the country will continue enjoying the benefits of the European Union's (EU's) Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) status. EU Special Representative for...
President Ferdinand Marcos R. Marcos Jr. has accepted recommendations from the private sector to extend e-Visa upon arrival to Chinese and Indian nationals and the implementation of VAT Refund Scheme for Tourists (VRST) to further boost tourism in the country. In a statement, the Private Sector...
The Taguig City government announced that it will implement a new traffic scheme “to prevent accidents and to improve traffic.” It said starting March 1, a “no left turn, right turn only” traffic flow will be implemented at the Acacia Estates Intersection and Grace Residences/Mall...
The Philippines’ tourism industry will experience a boost once the proposed implementation of the value-added tax (VAT) refund program for foreign tourists is implemented, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said on Friday, February 17. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, said he...
Smart offers buy now, pay later scheme Emmie V. Abadilla Smart Communications, Inc. teamed up with Silicon Valley-based fintech startup Plentina so customers can buy pre-paid load via the latter's mobile app. Under the partnership, Smart subscribers can access a Buy Now, Pay Later service to take...
The Parañaque City government announced the suspension of the number coding scheme except for trucks to give way to the celebration of the 25th cityhood anniversary today, Feb. 13. Mayor Eric Olivarez said road closure will also be implemented along San Antonio Avenue from 10:00 a.m. onwards and...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the recommendation to implement the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Refund Program for foreign tourists by 2024 to boost tourist arrivals in the country. TOURISTS enjoy the sunset at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. (Tara Yap)...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the government to thoroughly investigate Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials, saying the Chinese mafia involved in human trafficking of Filipinos may have more connections working within the agency. Hontiveros, at the same time, called for an overhaul of the...
The Philippines would be able to save up to 21 million pounds a year under the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), its new duty-free scheme to developing trade partners. Laure Beaufils, UK ambassador to the Philippines, told a briefing hosted by the British Chamber...
The Pasay City government announced the suspension of number coding scheme in business permit renewal starting Friday, Jan. 13. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) will be accepting applications for renewal of business permit any time. Rubiano has called...
