THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said it collected P643.85 billion in value-added tax (VAT) revenue last year, up 35.48%. VAT is a 12% levy on the sale, barter, exchange…
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Livestock industry eyes cheaper feed as China throws up tariffs vs US soy, grain
FEED PRICES could fall, with follow-on effects on meat prices, as US producers scramble for new markets for their grain and soy after China retaliated against US tariffs, industry representatives…
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By John Victor D. Ordoñez, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT should seek new trade agreements with its regional and global partners to sustain its electronics, textiles and food industries after the US…
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REGISTRATIONS of business names declined 1.72% in the three months to March to 432,259, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported. According to the DTI, 11,660 registrations were recorded…
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Power generators to be subject to quotas for minimum use of indigenous natural gas
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it will set quotas for the use of indigenous natural gas by power generators, to comply with the requirements of the natural gas law.…
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CYBERCRIME complaints increased 71.9% year on year in the first quarter to 3,251, driven by better information available on where to report incidents, according to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating…
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First of two parts IN BRIEF: • The Philippine economic outlook for 2025 remains promising despite global uncertainties. • Philippine CEOs are cautiously optimistic on the local business outlook but…
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Retired Police Lieutenant Drops Major Bombshells About Planned ‘Islamic Mega-City’ Near Dallas, Texas (VIDEO)
Mock-up design of East Plano Islamic Center As the Gateway Pundit recently reported, an Islamic mega-city that is Sharia Law compliant is being planned near Dallas, Texas. There are a…
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Retired Police Lieutenant Drops Major Bombshells About Planned ‘Islamic Mega-City’ Near Dallas, Texas (VIDEO)
Mock-up design of East Plano Islamic Center As the Gateway Pundit recently reported, an Islamic mega-city that is Sharia Law compliant is being planned near Dallas, Texas. There are a…
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Politics
Obama Bashes Trump Saying ‘What if I had Done Any of This?’ – Gets Major Reminders From Twitter/X Users
Former President Obama made an appearance at Hamilton College this week and tried to take some cheap shots at the Trump administration. He was clearly trying to echo the talking…