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Smoking: Research shows its lasting effect after quitting

Researchers are still discovering how smoking continues to harm people’s health even years after they quit, with a new study on Wednesday revealing tobacco’s lasting effect on the immune system. Despite the tobacco industry long fighting to conceal the dangers of smoking, tobacco is now known to kill more than eight million people globally a.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Philippines to intensify measures vs tobacco use

The Philippines has vowed to intensify its measures against tobacco use, in line with an international treaty that seeks to address what it called the “tobacco epidemic.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Treasury raises P60 billion from T-bonds in February

The government raised P60 billion in long-term securities this month, short of target, as the Bureau of the Treasury focused on the retail treasury bonds......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

ACEN secures certification for WESM trading standards

ACEN, the Ayala Group’s listed energy platform, has received full compliance certification from Australian advisory firm Intelligent Energy System –  the first  among Philippine firms – for its adherence to the standards of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Comelec waives voter certification fee

The Commission on Elections will no longer charge P75 for Voter’s Certification starting Feb. 12, which has been declared as National Voter’s Day......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

NLEX gets excellent energy management certification

NLEX gets excellent energy management certification.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Mapúa MCM celebrates standard of quality education with certification of ISO 21001:2018

Mapúa MCM celebrates standard of quality education with certification of ISO 21001:2018.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Marcos approves release of P9.7 billion unprogrammed funds for DPWH projects

President Marcos has approved the release of P9.7 billion from the unprogrammed funds for public works and road repair whose original budget was slashed and included in the P60 billion in last-minute insertions in the 2024 national budget by some members of the House of Representatives......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Tax Notes: BIR clarifies tax treatment of interest on borrowings

Tax Notes: BIR clarifies tax treatment of interest on borrowings.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Tax Notes: Online sellers subject to 1% expanded withholding tax

Tax Notes: Online sellers subject to 1% expanded withholding tax.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Philippines urged to prioritize health over trade at global tobacco control talks

Delegates from around the world gather in Panama this week for the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 7th, 2024

PMI eyes use of Philippines tobacco in smoke-free products

Philip Morris International plans to use locally produced tobacco leaves in its smoke-free products following the inauguration of the P8.8-billion expansion of its local affiliate’s factory......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

10 Indonesians with P398M tobacco products aboard vessel nabbed in Tawi-Tawi

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 22 February)—Ten Indonesian nationals with P398 million worth of undocumented tobacco products were apprehended on February 1 in the sea off Tawi-Tawi, belated reports from the Naval Forces Western Command (NFWM) said. Lt. Chester Ross Cabaltera, public affairs officer, said in a press release and subsequent phone interview that the National […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

CA approves ad interim appointment of Recto

The Commission on Appointments approved yesterday the ad interim appointment of Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, who vowed to plug tax leaks, improve tax administration and prevent wasteful expenditures......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

‘No tax breaks for eco-zone work-from-home firms’

Work-from-home setups of business enterprises in economic zones should no longer get tax incentives under the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act as the public health emergency status for COVID-19 has already been lifted, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla clarified in a legal opinion......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law

Toral: Beyond pranks and politics: The urgent call for a misinformation law.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

OCTA poll: Only 1 percent believe Cha-cha is urgent

Only one in every 100 Filipinos identified Charter change as an urgent national concern in a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research group......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Tax revenues jump to P3.4 trillion

The country’s tax revenues rose by five percent to hit P3.38 trillion as the government ramped up its tax administration and digitalization program......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

New finance chief eyes carbon tax

Newly installed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is pursuing the tax reform proposals of his predecessor, starting with the imposition of a carbon tax in a bid to generate additional revenues and address environmental concerns......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024