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3 Chinese nationals nabbed for violating Davao City’s firecracker ban
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 February) – Three Chinese nationals who used pyrotechnics to welcome the Chinese New Year here are facing charges for violating City Ordinance 060-02 or the firecracker ban. Arrested by operatives of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) for using pyrotechnics at the Royal Pines Subdivision along Shrine Hills in Matina […].....»»
Chinese New Year: The faith there is inside Cebu’s Taoist Temple
CEBU CITY, Philippines – “Patience is indeed a virtue; with it comes greater power.” This proverbial phrase holds a valuable weight in Chinese culture, particularly in matters of faith and religion, where many believe in the transformative power of patience. In celebration of Chinese New Year on Saturday, February 10, CDN Digital did a quick.....»»
WATCH: For Chinese New Year, even Catholics visit this Manila Buddhist temple
Filipino-Chinese families make a unique display of faith and culture as they visit Seng Guan Temple, one of Manila's biggest Buddhist temples, on the eve of Chinese New Year 2024.....»»
How Chinese Religion clashed – and mixed – with Filipino Christianity
Chinese New Year shows the unique faith of Filipino-Chinese families, visiting Buddhist temples to honor their ancestors while still professing faith in the Catholic Church.....»»
Marcos tells Fil-Chinese community to reflect on past accomplishments
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the “heritage of the dragon” as the country marked the Chinese New Year on Saturday. In a message to the Filipino-Chinese community, Marcos encouraged reflection on the past year’s accomplishments and eagerness to embrace the opportunities that the coming year offers. “This occasion brims with infinite opportunities.....»»
Chinese New Year Colors Explained for Filipinos
Every Chinese New Year, Filipinos see splashes of red and yellow everywhere in the form of lanterns and envelopes full of cash. While Chinese culture is all about luck, what Filipinos should know is that good luck is not actually found in the lanterns or envelopes themselves. Rather, the luck is in the colors. Just.....»»
8 ‘auspicious’ Chinese New Year food
To welcome the new year and to attract the good luck that it would bring, the Chinese have included in their annual tradition the serving of “auspicious” food every Chinese New Year, which falls on February 10 this 2024......»»
Chinese presence at NGCP
The Chinese presence at NGCP can be blamed on former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who allowed it to happen. She was very close to China, trying a pivot to China away from the United States through Chinese supported infrastructure projects......»»
PAOCC eyes tax evasion raps vs Mayor Guo
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission is eyeing to file charges of tax evasion and violation of securities laws against Mayor Alice Guo of Bamban, Tarlac......»»
DOF moves to plug excise tax leakages
The Department of Finance (DOF) is moving to address the gap in excise tax collection, particularly of sin products, amid the still rampant illicit trade......»»
ADB: Carbon tax has potential in Philippines
The possibility of a carbon tax has potential in the Philippines, but such a measure must be market-driven and appropriate for the needs of a country still heavily reliant on fossil fuels......»»
4 ex-tax mappers pay of Cebu City ‘signed’ but…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The payrolls have been signed and salaries are now being processed, but it is still not enough. The payroll for four Cebu City regular government employees and former tax mappers has been signed and is now in the process of releasing their salaries, which have been pending for 10 months. However,.....»»
Former Cebu City Hall tax mappers not to blame for salary delay
Former Cebu City Hall tax mappers not to blame for salary delay.....»»
BIR delays 1 percent withholding tax on online sellers
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has deferred the imposition of the one percent withholding tax on online platform providers to mid-July instead of mid-April to allow adjustments among taxpayers......»»
EDITORIAL - Taxes and governance
It’s tax filing month, and the government as usual launched a campaign to inform the public about meeting the deadline for filing tax returns......»»
Tax Notes: ITR filing 2023: Extended banking hours, bank acceptance of tax returns on Saturdays, out-of-district filing
Tax Notes: ITR filing 2023: Extended banking hours, bank acceptance of tax returns on Saturdays, out-of-district filing.....»»
Vape products found with P151 million tax deficiencies
More vape products are found evading tax liabilities of around P151 million as the Bureau of Internal Revenue ramps up its enforcement activities......»»
CGBP training program on tax rights, remedies
The Center for Global Best Practices will host a special online training titled “Tax Rights and Remedies for SMEs and Large Taxpayers” on April 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom......»»
Recto bats for tax, tariff relief for hybrids
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is in favor of granting reduced excise tax and preferential tariff to hybrid vehicles......»»
Tax Notes: BIR issues clarification on the taxation of cross-border services
Tax Notes: BIR issues clarification on the taxation of cross-border services.....»»