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Bill lowering corporate tax moves to Senate plenary
The Department of Finance hopes Citira will hurdle the Senate before Congress goes on break by March 14
Over 10% of retailers already imposed last round of fuel tax hike – DOE
The final increase in excise tax under the TRAIN law can only be imposed on new stocks acquired in 2020, not on oil produced or imported in 2019
New year, more taxes: Last fuel hike under TRAIN takes effect
Under the final tranche, excise tax for gasoline and kerosene will increase by P1 per liter, while diesel prices will go up by P1.50
DOE to oil firms: Use up old inventory first before slapping new tax
The Department of Energy says oil companies may face large-scale estafa charges if they slap the TRAIN law's new taxes on old stocks in 2020
House panel OKs Trabaho bill
House committee on ways and means chair Joey Salceda is expected to sponsor the Trabaho bill for 2nd reading on the same day his panel approves it
Bam Aquino's reelection loss: A case of miscalculation?
(3rd UPDATE) When Bam Aquino hinged his campaign on the failures of the TRAIN law, he failed to take into account that President Duterte's popularity had recovered from that, says political scientist Gene Pilapil
[ANALYSIS] How the TRAIN law worsened poverty, inequality
Keep in mind that a number of lawmakers seeking reelection today advocated for the TRAIN law or otherwise helped push it forward
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
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As fuel prices rise, Angara says TRAIN law 'benefitted millions of families'
'Siyempre gustong gamitin yan ng ibang partido o indibidwal for political benefit,' says reelectionist Senator Juan Edgardo Angara
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
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Do candidates pay taxes for campaign expenses?
The Philippine Tax Whiz tells us when political contributions and campaign expenses are taxable
#AskTheTaxWhiz: VAT-exempt medicines and other 2019 TRAIN provisions
The Philippine Tax Whiz discusses provisions of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law taking effect in 2019
DSWD assures beneficiaries increase in subsidies despite reenacted budget
10 million households are scheduled to receive raises in cash subsidies to help them cope with the impact of the tax reform law
Oil price hike on January 8 not due to Train Law – DOE
Oil companies will hike diesel prices by P0.70 per liter and gasoline by P0.80 per liter amid price movements in the global market
DOF turns sour as sugar tax collections miss target
Taxes collected from sugar-sweetened beverages from January to October 2018 stand at P30 billion, 25% short of the P40-billion target
[ANALYSIS] New year, new fuel taxes: Do we really need them?
Not only is TRAIN failing to generate enough revenues as expected, it is also demonstrably anti-poor and anti-environment
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
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: New, updated BIR forms under TRAIN law
The Philippine Tax Whiz discusses the Bureau of Internal Revenue forms affected by the tax reform law
Sandiganbayan verdict: Imelda can post bail | Midday wRap
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Court verdict: Kian delos Santos helplessly killed | Evening wRap
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#AskTheTaxWhiz: Taxes for exporters
Are exporters required to pay value-added tax? The Philippine Tax Whiz explains.
Fuel excise tax, #PHVote, Meghan Markle | Evening wRap
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Poe files COC for senator, hits unfulfilled gov't promises
Senator Grace Poe says the Duterte administration failed to deliver promises that were supposed to cushion the impact of the TRAIN law
Cynthia Villar files COC, justifies signing TRAIN law
The senator says signing the TRAIN law was a 'lesson learned'
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Paghuhubad sa pasista
Nalusaw sa lakas ng ulang pulitikal ang koloreteng nag-anyong maka-masa at maka-batas
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
House approves Trabaho bill on 3rd reading
(UPDATED) But opposition lawmakers vote no to the Tax Reform for Attracting Better and Higher Quality Opportunities bill, arguing it would lead to job losses
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Pinakbet economics at pusit tactics
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House approves Trabaho bill on 2nd reading
Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo herself is present at the plenary to ensure the approval of the tax reform measure
Things you need to know about Trabaho bill
The Trabaho bill aims to reduce the corporate income tax rate from 30% to 20%
End BIR corruption? Abolish it, says expert
'Corruption in the BIR is embedded in the system,' says tax expert Mon Abrea
Piston, other groups to hold transport strike on June 25
Aside from the government's jeepney phaseout program, the groups will also protest rising fuel prices caused by the TRAIN law
Higher prices partly due to NFA's 'incompetence' – Diokno
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno says the National Food Authority's 'incompetence' caused panic which resulted in higher rice prices
Groups to hold 'HINDIpendence day' protest on June 12
(UPDATED) The groups cite at least 5 'dire challenges' confronting the nation
P42,000-budget for a family of 5 not official NEDA estimate – Pernia
National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Ernesto Pernia says at least two family members should work to allow the family to live a comfortable life
Econ managers reject TRAIN suspension, Aquino on China, Malacanang on Kiss | Evening wRap
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Despite higher inflation, economic managers reject TRAIN law suspension
'We must stay the course,' the economic managers say in a joint statement as they defended the tax reform law as crucial to progress
[OPINION] Higher inflation: Is TRAIN to blame? (Part 2)
Higher inflation, coupled with the forthcoming 2019 midterm election, has suddenly turned TRAIN into a political hot potato
Duterte: Congress to decide on TRAIN law suspension
'There's no value in giving so much importance of what I want because, kung sabihin ko naman na, huwag, it would be needed for the 'Build Build Build,' at kung sabihin nila, talagang palitan natin, wala naman akong magawa,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
[OPINION] Higher inflation: Is TRAIN to blame? (Part 1)
In these tough times, government officials must be wary of populist policies that could make matters worse. They should also avoid making callous remarks that tend to belittle the poor and add insult to their economic injury.
Grace Poe urges speedy release of gov't subsidies under tax reform law
Senator Grace Poe says the funds are needed to help the poor and affected sectors cope with higher prices due to the tax reform law
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The burden of TRAIN law on Filipino mothers
Mothers feeling the pinch due to the TRAIN law gather in Mendiola to ask the government to make adjustments and address people's needs
Suspending TRAIN law amid higher prices 'more harm than good' – Diokno
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno says higher prices are only a temporary effect of the tax reform law and should normalize during the second half of the year or in 2019
Tax reform law delays Pampanga school building projects – COA
The Commission on Audit notes that 21 out of 25 proposed school building projects in 2017 are delayed after being sent back for cost adjustment
Calida defends tax reform: Poor 'shielded' by gov't cash handouts
Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate says Solicitor General Jose Calida's argument is 'deceptive and misleading'
