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Duterte approves higher excise tax for tobacco products
Under the new law, excise tax on cigarettes will go up to P45 from P35 starting January 1, 2020, to be followed by more increases in succeeding years
Duterte certifies as urgent bill on higher tobacco tax
The certification of Senate Bill No. 2233 as urgent allows the Senate to pass the measure on second and third and final reading on the same day
In Cebu, Serge Osmeña hits part of TRAIN law before Angara
Senatorial candidate Sergio Osmeña III says he will move to scrap the fuel excise tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law
Senatorial bets hit TRAIN law, fuel excise tax
As fuel serves as a key component in production of goods, a number of senatorial candidates called for a repeal in the fuel excise tax law
DOF urges lawmakers to speed up alcohol excise tax hike
While both tobacco and alcohol saw excise tax hikes back in 2012, the Department of Finance says alcohol lags behind in revenue contribution
DOE: 2nd round of fuel tax hikes don’t cover 2018 stocks
DOE chief Alfonso Cusi warns oil industry players that applying the 2019 tax rates on 2018 oil stocks may lead to company closure and even estafa charges
House OKs bills increasing taxes on tobacco, alcohol starting 2019
The additional revenues from the proposed tax increases are expected to help fund universal health care
Economic managers change mind, recommend fuel tax hike in 2019
The recommendation comes in light of the decline in world oil prices
House panel approves higher tobacco tax rates starting 2019
Health Undersecretary Eric Domingo says increasing the excise taxes on cigarettes is the 'most cost-effective' way to deter Filipinos from smoking
House seeks alcohol tax increase to fund universal health care
The proposed tax hike gets the approval of the House of Representatives on 2nd reading
64% of Filipinos will support candidates who push for higher tobacco taxes – Pulse Asia
Pulse Asia research director Ana Tabunda says majority of Filipinos are supportive of increases in tobacco taxes as health is considered a 'most urgent personal concern' for many
Senate eyes 6-month fuel tax hike suspension in 2019
(UPDATED) Senator Sherwin Gatchalian says the suspension would enable consumers to adjust from the higher prices being experienced in 2018
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#AskTheTaxWhiz: Excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
The Philippine Tax Whiz answers questions about excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
House opposition wants to suspend excise tax increases on fuel, oil
Opposition lawmakers argue suspending the excise tax increases on fuel and oil products will help curb rising inflation
Senators urge gov't to suspend excise taxes on fuel
'Nalulunod na ang mga Pilipino sa taas ng presyo. Aantayin pa ba nila ang 2019? Hindi pa ba aaksyon ang pamahalaan?' asks Senator Paolo Benigno 'Bam' Aquino IV
House summons Imee Marcos, Ilocos Norte officials to another probe
This isn't the first time that the Ilocos Norte governor and former House member is summoned to a probe by the House committee on good government and public accountability
DOE: No need to raise PUV fares despite higher fuel tax
Energy Assistant Secretary Leonido Pulido III says that 'based on the increase in the existing tax law, there should be no immediate need to raise PUV fares'
Honda Philippines raises prices for most cars due to tax reform law
Prices go up for models below premium levels, while rates for more expensive vehicles are either maintained or even slightly lowered
Filipinos to feel impact of higher fuel tax starting mid-January
Fuel prices could go up in two weeks' time, once existing petroleum stocks of retailers are used up
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New tax rates don't apply to old petroleum stocks, DOE warns
New excise tax rates on petroleum products are levied upon importation, not at the point of sale to the consumers
Higher take-home pay but pricier cars, fuel, tobacco by 2018
The Senate and the House of Representatives are set to ratify their reconciled version on Tuesday, December 12, before sending it to President Rodrigo Duterte for signing into law
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
Jaguar Land Rover roars back into PH with new local partner
The luxury car maker will launch 4 new models in the country with its new local partner: the Jaguar F-Pace and E-Pace SUVs, Land Rover Discovery, and Range Rover Velar
DENR chief favors mining excise tax hike
'Absolutely yes, kailangan,' says Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu about a proposal to increase excise tax on mining products
Pacquiao wants to increase cigarette tax to P60 per pack
The neophyte senator is confident he can defend his proposed tax measure in the Senate
LIVE: House hearing on the alleged misuse of Ilocos Norte tobacco funds
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Senate files version of tax reform bill seen to exempt 3.2 M Filipinos from income tax
The Senate ways and means committee estimates that its version of the bill will earn the government P148 billion in revenue despite exempting an estimated 64% of workers from paying income tax
Tax on sugary drinks? Nutritionists say they help poor meet dietary needs
Senator JV Ejercito suggests imposing the tax based on the drink s sugar content not volume
Higher auto taxes, poor mass transport a 'lose-lose situation' for the public
Minahalan mo sasakyan di inayos mass transit kawawa dito commuters natin says Senator Sherwin Gatchalian
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Imee Marcos ‘prostituting the Constitution' in tobacco funds probe – Umali
Representative Reynaldo Umali says the Ilocos Norte governor engages in forum shopping by urging the SC to take over the case of detained provincial executives
Fariñas joined distribution of mini-cabs probed by House – Imee Marcos
Kayo na lang po ang humusga says the Ilocos Norte governor of photos of Ilocos Norte 1st District Representative Rodolfo Fariñas with her when she distributed the vehicles in 2012
Imee Marcos demands end to House 'inquisition'
UPDATED Pulitikang lokal ang pinagmulan nito Bakit hindi ibalik sa Ilocos Norte ang laban na yan? says Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos as she slams the House probe led by Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas
House defers show cause order vs 3 CA justices in Ilocos detention case
This comes after House Sergeant at Arms Roland Detabali filed a motion for the 3 justices of the CA Special 4th Division to inhibit from the case
House says Imee Marcos can still work as governor while in detention
The House also readies the detention room of the 3 CA justices who ordered the provisional release of 6 Ilocos Norte officials implicated in the tobacco funds probe
Red flags in Imee's Ilocos Norte and P66.45M tobacco fund use
Missing documents improper bidding processes and officials mum on the issue surround the alleged misuse by Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos of millions worth of tobacco funds
House summons Imee Marcos to tobacco fund hearing
If she fails to attend the July 25 hearing then the Ilocos Norte governor will be arrested by the House where her accuser Rodolfo Fariñas is majority leader
Fariñas declared persona non grata in own province
Ilocos Norte Provincial Board members approve the resolution against House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas who says he will sue the local officials
House prepares detention room for Imee Marcos
This comes after Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos said she would not attend the House probe into the alleged misuse of provincial tobacco funds
Ilocos Norte execs want CA to declare House detention a form of 'torture'
The provincial officials lawyer Estelito Mendoza urges the Court of Appeals to grant their petition for a writ of habeas corpus
How will the proposed tax reform package affect Filipinos?
Take a look at how the Duterte administration s proposed tax reform package will affect your take home pay and the prices of commodities
House panel issues show cause order to 3 CA justices over detention case
The committee on good government asks appellate court justices to explain their order for the provisional release of the Ilocos Norte officials detained by the House
‘Maawa naman kayo,’ detained Ilocos Norte officials tell House
The good government committee tells the officials If you’re not willing to answer any questions wala po kaming magagawa kundi ibalik kayo sa detention cell
House warns Imee Marcos: Attend probe or face arrest
The Ilocos Norte governor would be cited in contempt if she skips the House hearing set for July 25 says Representative Johnny Pimentel
'Mastermind' muzzling Ilocos Norte execs in House probe, says Fariñas
Asked whether he was referring to Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas says Your guess is as good as mine maybe even better
'Cruel' for House to still detain Ilocos Norte officials – Bongbong Marcos
Former senator Bongbong Marcos says he feels sorry for the situation of the officials claiming they are beginning to suffer symptoms while in detention
Alvarez calls CA justices ‘idiots’ over detention case of Ilocos Norte officials
The House of Representatives rejects a Court of Appeals ruling ordering an explanation for detaining 6 Ilocos Norte officials who were deemed uncooperative in a committee hearing
House defies CA order to release detained Ilocos Norte officials
The CA orders the officials release on June 9 but Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas says they have questioned the court s jurisdiction over Congress contempt powers
