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Duterte signs good manners and right conduct law
As a subject, Good Manners and Right Conduct was removed when the K-12 curriculum was implemented in 2013. This was only integrated in other subjects.
Supreme Court affirms condo dues not subject to tax
The Supreme Court says association dues and other assessment charges do not form part of a condominium corporation's gross income
Indonesia planning 10% tax on foreign digital services
Products and services including video games, music and movie streaming could be subject to the levy, the Indonesian government says
Inside extremists' brains
Studies suggest that just as there is no one simple cause to political, religious, or social radicalization, there is also no one strong hand punitive measure to solve radicalization
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Documentary requirements for VAT-exempt medicines
The Philippine Tax Whiz discusses the documentary requirements for VAT-exempt medicines
VAT-free starting 2019: Medicines for diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension
The tax exemption is part of the tax reform law signed in December 2017
#AskTheTaxWhiz: What are the taxes that our food goes through?
The Philippine Tax Whiz discusses the taxes imposed on the food we eat
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Taxes for exporters
Are exporters required to pay value-added tax? The Philippine Tax Whiz explains.
SC clears the way for 500% hike in property valuation in Quezon City
(UPDATED) City Administrator Aldrin Cuña says the QC Fair Market Values Ordinance can be implemented 15 working days after the Supreme Court decision
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Taxes for importers
The Philippine Tax Whiz explains the taxes that importers should pay, including the value-added tax on imported goods and certain exemptions
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Paying taxes as a driver for ride-hailing firms
Common carriers tax, percentage tax, or value-added tax? The Philippine Tax Whiz explains.
#AskTheTaxWhiz: VAT or non-VAT taxpayer?
The Philippine Tax Whiz explains when to register as a VAT or non-VAT taxpayer, for the self-employed and professionals
Amazon hits trillion-dollar milestone with focus on the long game
(UPDATED) Early gains lifts Amazon's value to $1 trillion only briefly, with the final close at $2,039.51 giving it a value of $995 billion
The 7-point science of why we forget our 'dark' past
Ever heard of 'unethical amnesia'?
House Minority leader, Starbucks and Alibaba, Apple hits $1 trillion | Midday wRap
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Milestones: Apple's road to being a trillion-dollar enterprise
Nearing bankruptcy in 1997, Microsoft lends Apple a helping hand in the form of a $150M cash injection. About 21 years later, Apple becomes the first trillion-dollar company, surpassing its benefactor
Apple is world's first trillion-dollar company
US tech companies make up the top 5 most valuable enterprises based on share prices. Behind Apple are Amazon, Google parent Alphabet, Microsoft, and Facebook.
What it means to be an astig Filipino in 2018
Red Horse Beer celebrates the resilience of Pinoys in their new TVC
Albayalde to retain Oplan Tokhang when he becomes PNP chief
Albayalde says he will not introduce a new drug war policy in the PNP as he believes the current campaign has yielded 'very good' results
Saudi, UAE introduce VAT in first for Gulf
The other Gulf states – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar – are also committed to introducing VAT but have delayed the move until early 2019
The 10 best bang-for-buck phones of 2017
Here are some of the best phones that provide amazing value at their price point, released this year
Senate approves tax reform bill on final reading
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon expects a difficult time in the bicameral conference committee due to polarizing provisions in the Senate and House versions
Senate wants no VAT for P15,000 and below housing rent
This is in contrast to the version of the House of Representatives, which scrapped the P10,000 VAT exemption for housing rent
Bitcoin value surges past $9000 mark
Bitcoin's value has seen a tremendous leap this year
ASEAN highlights need to reintegrate radicals to counter terrorism
There will be an ad-hoc experts working group under the Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime (SOMTC) to carry out the plans
IN PHOTOS: Victory Church holds formation program for PNP
'We believe God is truly moving in the Philippines, especially in our government,' Victory Church says
PNP suspends Oplan Double Barrel, again
(2nd UPDATE) This follows President Rodrigo Duterte ordering all agencies to leave all anti-drug operations to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
Gulf states say goodbye to tax-free reputation
The 6 states are now taking austerity measures a step further with the plan to introduce value-added tax, ending their decades-old reputation for being tax havens
BPOs 'safe' from tax reform, sugar-sweetened milk under deliberation
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says incentives for BPO companies will remain The fate of milk products in the proposed tax reform package however is still up in the air
Saguisag tells Duterte to change, 'reexamine' Bedan values
I am praying and hoping for him to succeed because his success is yours and mine But he has to change in many respects says former senator and Bedan Rene Saguisag
COA calls out Iloilo gov't on poor implementation of toilet project
The Commission on Audit says some of the toilet bowls did not go to the intended beneficiaries while others remained in their original packaging 3 years after the project was launched
House passes reform bill, with higher tax rate for 'super-rich'
While HB 5636 will lower personal income tax rate to 25 VAT exemptions will be lifted on several sectors
Duterte certifies tax reform bill as urgent
The House of Representatives could approve the bill on both 2nd and 3rd readings this week
No more lifting of VAT exemptions for cooperatives
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez agrees to retain the VAT exemptions for cooperatives in the proposed tax reform package at the request of party list representatives
House begins debates on Duterte tax reform package
House ways and means committee chairperson Dakila Cua estimates P157 2 billion in government revenues will be generated from the tax reform package in its first year of implementation
FULL TEXT: Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes promise P47B revenue – Suansing
Nueva Ecija 1st District Representative Estrellita Suansing says collection will be used to assist sugar farmers and fund school based feeding programs
FULL TEXT: Revenue from tax reform to improve Filipinos' lives – Cua
The House ways and means committee chairman says the package aims to generate revenue for social welfare infrastructure education healthcare job generation among others
Higher loan interest rates if VAT exemptions for coops lifted – lawmaker
House committee on cooperative development chairperson Rico Geron says he will oppose the tax reform package if it will include the removal of the VAT exemptions for cooperatives
House committee approves Duterte tax reform package
The House ways and means panel is also eyeing a provision imposing an additional P10 excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages and carbonated drinks
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Is the proposed tax reform package really pro-poor?
The Philippine Tax Whiz shares what the public must know about the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion TRAIN bill
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Tax on Valentine's?
The Philippine Tax Whiz answers questions about donor s tax sending gifts to loved ones through balikbayan boxes and value added tax
Ex-DOF, NEDA chiefs back Duterte tax reform plan
19 former heads and deputy chiefs of the Department of Finance and the National Economic and Development Authority say the comprehensive tax reform plan would correct the structural weaknesses of the system
'Safe haven' Bitcoin retreats after shot at all-time high
The virtual currency exhibits its trademark volatility in spite of a recent surge in demand
Mang Inasal bags metals anew, wins Gold and Bronze from ARAW Values Awards
The Pinag isang Puso campaign was created to gather public support for Gilas Pilipinas the country s national basketball team
VAT-free shopping for PWDs starting Dec 23
The new benefit is on top of the 20 discount PWDs are already entitled to under the Magna Carta for Disabled Persons
Discounts, VAT exemptions now available to PWDs
Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo signs the implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 10754 An Act Expanding the Benefits and Privileges of Persons with Disability
'War on drugs': PH police capture half of high-value targets
High value targets are among the main focus of the PNP s second phase in the war on drugs
Recto: Why the delay in implementing VAT exemption for PWDs?
The Senate Minority Leader says 7 months since the law was signed concerned government agencies have yet to promulgate its implementing rules and regulations
DOF eyes higher VAT exemption threshold as 'safety net for the poor'
The Department of Finance also defends measures criticized as anti poor – the proposed higher fuel excise tax and the planned removal of certain VAT exemptions
House panel wants tax reform bill passed mid-2017
The House committee on ways and means meets with the Department of Finance to discuss possible changes to the anti poor measures under the proposed tax reform package
