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Government t sees more revenue from e-cigarette taxes

The domestic electronic cigarette and vape industry are expected to contribute in hitting the government’s revenue collection goal, as players are urged to pay the right taxes amid Filipinos’ shift to alternative smoking......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Senate hearing on extreme heat set today

With 4,000 face-to-face classes suspended, a Senate panel will conduct a hearing today to discuss the effects of extreme heat on learners and the shift to alternative delivery modes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Telcos jobs safe from shift to AI, execs assure workers

Nearly 30,000 Filipinos working in the telco industry are safe from getting laid off as a result of automation, as their bosses guarantee they will be reassigned, not removed, if their jobs are taken over by artificial intelligence......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac

Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»

Category: newsSource:  bicolperyodikoRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

NZ support for strikes against Houthis

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins KC today expressed New Zealand support for strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea."Today's strikes support international security and trade, on which New Zealanders rely," Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. "Nearly 15 per cent of global trade flows thr.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Biz groups urge government to prioritize support for biotech crops

Business groups are calling on the government to make providing support for biotechnology crops a priority as these can help achieve food security......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

DHSUD affirms support to local government, agencies

Firm support of local government units and bolstered coordination with other agencies has been committed by the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development after the signing of a joint memorandum circular on public financial management......»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

Government announces agriculture delegations to better support Primary sector

The coalition Government has announced ministerial delegations to support key areas across the Primary sector to deliver for New Zealand's food and fibre sector, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announced today."I will be supported in my roles as Minister of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Hunting and Fishing, by three Associate Agriculture Ministers, Nicola Grigg (National), Andrew Hoggard (ACT), and Mark Patt.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Morong first LGU in Philippines to activate advanced 911 emergency system

Morong, a second-class municipality in Rizal province, is now the very first local government unit in the Philippines to activate a next generation emergency response and public safety system, more popularly known as the 911 network......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Government urged to abolish MAV system

The government should consider abolishing the minimum access volume (MAV) system as the mechanism is prone to corruption and favors only few entities, a member of the central bank’s Monetary Board (MB) said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Mandaluyong launches single ticketing system

Mandaluyong is the latest local government unit in the National Capital Region to implement the single ticketing system traffic policy of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

SC to Metro Manila LGUs: Follow single-ticketing system

The Supreme Court has ordered local government units in Metro Manila to stop issuing their own traffic violation receipts and confiscating driver’s licenses and instead comply with the Metropolitan Development Authority uniform or single-ticketing system......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Baguio City’s data system attacked 3M times in 2023

The Baguio City government's data system was attacked by cybercriminals at least three million times in 2023, but it survived all of them, the Management Information Technology Division of the Baguio City Mayor's Office said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

T-bill rates ease ahead of Fed meet

Rates for the government’s short-term securities eased for the second straight week ahead of the monetary policy decision of the US Federal Reserve......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Argentine oil producers rebel against Milei government

A number of regions have threatened to withhold supplies in what has turned into a standoff with the president Argentina's key oil-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country if President Javier Milei presses ahead with a plan to slash funding and withhold billions in federal tax rev.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

T-bill rates up across the board

Rates for the government short-term securities rose across the board in reference to the secondary market after the US Federal Reserve ruled out monetary policy easing anytime soon......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

T-bond rates up slightly

The government borrowed P30 billion from the domestic debt market at a slightly higher rates ahead of the policy decision of the US Federal Reserve......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

ADB OKs $400,000 assistance to Philippines for offshore wind projects

The Asian Development Bank is extending $400,000 to the Philippines to support the development of offshore wind ports in the country......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 8th, 2024

House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

RLC brings connectivity to LRT-2 users

Robinsons Land Corp. has put up a seamless connection between its mall in Pasig and a station of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 in support of the government’s push for interconnectivity in the country’s transportation system......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 12th, 2024