Stiffer sanctions on cigarette smuggling to boost revenues
The impending enactment of a law that would slap more penalties and make cigarette smuggling a non-bailable offense is seen plugging massive losses of the government as illicit tobacco trade continues to grow at alarming levels......»»
New sanctions package against Russia
Foreign Minister Winston Peters today announced a new package of sanctions as part of the ongoing international sanction response to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The new sanctions are: "Increasingly sophisticated methods are being used in the effort to evade sanctions. By targeting evasion methods, the Governmen.....»»
Government loses P25 billion revenues from illicit cigarette trade
The Bureau of Internal Revenue said revenue losses from the illicit cigarette trade stood at P25.5 billion in 2023 and P6.6 billion as of April this year......»»
MMDA: 82 percent of litterbugs threw away cigarette butts
Of at least 15,785 people apprehended for littering in Metro Manila last year, around 82 percent or 12,918 were accosted for tossing cigarette butts on the street, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority......»»
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......»»
Strong residential sales, Malland Hotel revenues boost Megaworld’s Q1 profit
Strong residential sales, Malland Hotel revenues boost Megaworld’s Q1 profit.....»»
Stronger vape regulation sought to protect consumers, boost revenues
Amid the rampant smuggling and illicit trade of e-cigarettes, a consumer group is pushing for stronger regulation of the vape industry to safeguard consumers from potential harm and maximize government revenue from legal sales......»»
Unregistered entities may face more stringent AMLC sanctions
Unregistered designated non-financial businesses and professions that failed to register on time could face more stringent sanctions from the financial intelligence unit, according to the Anti-Money Laundering Council......»»
Israel says it s taken control of key area of Gaza s border with Egypt awash in smuggling tunnels
Israel says it s taken control of key area of Gaza s border with Egypt awash in smuggling tunnels.....»»
Marcos orders crackdown on tobacco, vape smuggling
President Marcos has directed the customs and internal revenue bureaus to enhance their efforts against the smuggling of tobacco and vape products, during a meeting that tackled measures aimed at protecting the Philippines’ tobacco industry......»»
Philippines intensifies monitoring against illegal drug smuggling
MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday that it will heighten monitoring measures to fight against illegal drug smuggling. PCG Commandant Ronnie Gil Gavan issued the order after its force recovered 122.7 million pesos (about 2.2 million U.S. dollars) worth of suspected cocaine in the waters off and shorelines of central and southern Philippines this month. Gavan ordered.....»»
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......»»
BOC: Cases of outright smuggling on the rise
There has been an increase in the number of cases of outright smuggling, the Bureau of Customs said on Friday......»»
British Chamber pushes for Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, lauds appointment of Recto as DOF Secretary
BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson reiterates support for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, one of the key priority legislation under the Marcos administration......»»
InLife 2023 parent company revenues, net income and assets up; records strong 2024 1Q performance
Its 2023 revenues increased by 12% to P24.82 Billion from 22.03 Billion in 2022. Its net income slightly increased by 1.2% to P2.64 Billion compared to P2.61 Billion in 2022. InLife’s Parent Company’s assets increased by 4.3% to P153.54 Billion from P147.17 Billion in 2022. .....»»
State revenues hit P1.4 trillion in April
The country generated P1.4 trillion in revenues from January to April as the government ramped up its revenue mobilization efforts, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said......»»
La Union posts P1 billion in tourism revenues
The provincial government of La Union recorded P1.04 billion in tourism revenues last year......»»
Pampanga records P1B quarry revenues in 2023
Pampanga records P1B quarry revenues in 2023.....»»
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......»»
BOC rakes in P73 billion in revenues in January
The Bureau of Customs is off to a good start this year after it collected P73 billion in revenues in January on enhanced valuation and improved trade facilitation......»»
PHL gross gaming revenues breach P200B in 2 straight years
PHL gross gaming revenues breach P200B in 2 straight years.....»»