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When it comes to access to medicines, no one should be left behind

For millions of people around the world, the full enjoyment of the right to health remains an elusive goal, partly because medical care — in the event of sickness, prevention and treatment — depends largely on timely and appropriate access to quality medicines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

LIST: 21 medicines added to VAT-exempt list

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has expanded its list of medicines which are exempt from the value added tax......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

BIR expands list of VAT-exempt medicines

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has issued an updated list of value-added tax or VAT-exempt medicines for diseases such as cancer, hypertension and diabetes......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Recto wants to expand free education

The government should make fiscal space available to expand free education in the country, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, as he deviates yet again from his predecessor......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Probe sought into alleged China-based hackers targeting gov’t websites

Sen. Risa Hontiveros filed Senate Resolution 923 on Tuesday, urging the Senate national defense and security committee to conduct a probe into attempts to infiltrate the websites of agencies connected to the defense of the West Philippine Sea......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

After sexual abuse testimonies, Senate probe on Quiboloy braces for more witnesses

A damning Senate probe reveals in detail how preacher Apollo Quiboloy and his church twisted religion to abuse women.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Senate panel summons Quiboloy after probe snub

Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality, said that the panel sent two invitations to Apollo Quiboloy for a probe in the alleged abuses committed by him and KOJC, but was snubbed. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Senate probe sought on smuggling of luxury cars

Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate ways and means committee, said that the Senate investigation aims to determine "revenue leaks" from the smuggling of luxury cars......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Quiboloy told to face Senate probe on sex raps

A lawyer for televangelist Apollo Quiboloy has received the copy of a subpoena requiring him to appear in the next Senate hearing on the allegations that he had repeatedly raped several of his former followers, Sen. Risa Hontiveros said on Friday. A copy of the document that Hontiveros shared with Senate reporters showed that the summon was received.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

Bill pushing P100 daily wage hike gets Senate nod on 2nd reading

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday approved on second reading a bill pushing for a P100-daily minimum wage hike for private sector workers.  Senate Bill No. 2534 under Committee Report No. 190 was unanimously approved during Wednesday’s plenary session. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that once the wage hike bill gets the final.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Tampo ni Paolo sa GMA fake news: Pagbigyan na natin ang nagkalat niyan!

FAKE-FAKE news ang kumalat na tsismis na may galit o tampo si Paolo Contis sa GMA 7 dahil sa pagkatsugi ng noontime show nilang “Tahanang Pinakamasaya. “Humarap ang aktor at TV host sa ilang members ng press kahapon, March 15, para sa launching ng “Best Time Ever” campaign ng GMA 7 para sa ilan nilang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

DOJ orders probe into alleged issuance of work visas to fake companies

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday said that he asked the Bureau of Immigration to investigate its legal department following its issuance of work visas to alleged "fake" corporations and sole proprietorships......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz

MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Ralph Recto’s 4Ms: How to survive the Cabinet – and the role of media

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto gets wise advice on how to survive as a member of the Cabinet, and adds a piece of his own.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Recto sees ‘realistic’ 6-6.5 percent growth for Philippines

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is looking at a “more realistic” economic growth of at least six to 6.5 percent for this year, with medium-term economic expansion likely to be tempered as well......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Budget surplus unlikely to last – Recto

The record budget surplus in January is unlikely to be sustained over the coming months, more so for the rest of the year, but the government is not worried so long as revenue targets are achieved, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Vilma Santos mas priority ang pamilya, payag bang maging FDCP chairman?

PAGKATAPOS ng kick-off ceremony ng Barako Festival 2024 na ginanap sa Lipa City, Batangas na pinangunahan dating congresswoman na si Vilma Santos-Recto kasama ang anak na si Ryan Christian Santos Recto nitong Huwebes, Marso 14, ay humarap naman sila sa media na dumalo para matanong tungkol sa showbiz. Unang tanong kay Ate Vi na ngayong.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Vilma nanguna sa pagdiriwang ng ‘Barako Festival 2024’, dinagsa ng celebs

SA ikalawang taon ng selebrasyon ng Barako Festival ngayong 2024 ay masasabing ito ang pinakamalaki dahil maraming highlights mula kahapon, Marso 14 hanggang bukas, Marso 16. Ang Star For All Seasons na si dating Congresswoman Vilma Santos–Recto ang nanguna sa opening ng Barako Fest 2024 kasama ang anak na si Ryan Christian Santos-Recto, pati ang.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Recto revives plan to sell NAIA assets

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has revived plans to sell the assets of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and turn it into a new business district to generate additional revenues for state coffers......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024