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PBBM signs new law imposing 12% VAT on digital transactions
QUEZON CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed today the measure imposing a 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) on digital transactions, which aims to level the playing field for local and foreign digital service providers (DSPs), streamline tax administration, and shore up government coffers by at least P80 billion in revenues. The ceremonial signing of…
DSWD prepositions over 255k boxes of food packs for Typhoon Julian-hit areas
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has prepositioned a total of 255,076 boxes of family food packs (FFPs) that can be immediately distributed to families affected by Typhoon Julian (international name: Krathon). These food packs are in the different storage facilities of DSWD Field Offices (FOs) in Region I, Region…
Super Typhoon Julian intensifies, threatens Northern Luzon
MANILA,— Severe tropical cyclone Julian (international name: Krathon) has now intensified into a super typhoon, with maximum sustained winds reaching 185 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts up to 230 kph, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). As of Tuesday morning, Julian was located 205 kilometers west of Itbayat, Batanes, and…
3,500 agrarian reform beneficiaries in Tarlac to receive certificates of condonation
TARLAC CITY — About 3,500 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in the province of Tarlac are set to receive Certificates of Condonation and Release of Mortgage (CoCroM) on Monday, September 30. A total of 4,663 certificates will be distributed to the ARBs who till over 4,132 hectares of agricultural land. Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Regional…
DOST 2 pushes green tech in Cagayan Valley
SCIENCE, technology and innovation (STI) provide sustainable solutions that can open opportunities in the green economy and help build a resilient, comfortable, and secure future for all. DOST Undersecretary for Regional Operations Engr. Sancho A. Mabborang highlighted this at the 2024 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) that is being held from September 25-27,…
As promised, rice prices starting to drop โ DA
MANILA — Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa on Monday, September 24, assured stable supply and price of rice in the country with the expected palay harvest and the arrival of the imported grain this year. As promised by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., prices of the staple have started to drop,…
President Marcos signs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
QUEZON CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, September 23, signed into law the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which aims to protect the rights and overall welfare of domestic and overseas Filipino seafarers, as well as promote their full employment. In a ceremony at the presidential palace, Marcos signed Republic Act (RA)…
PBBM: Remember journalists who perished in pursuit of truth
It’s crucial for the country to remember the journalists who have sacrificed their lives in the relentless pursuit of truth, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Friday. During the 50th Anniversary of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) in Pasay City, President Marcos assured that the government remains committed to protecting journalists…
PAPI exec renews call to decriminalize libel
MANILA – An officer of the Publishers Association of the Philippines (PAPI) on Friday reiterated his call to decriminalize libel as the group celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. Johnny Dayang, PAPI chair emeritus, also expressed his hope for reduced impact of cyberlaws on press freedom, transparency and accountability…
PBBM assures journalists of continued govโt support
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Filipino journalists of the government’s unwavering efforts to protect their welfare and uphold their freedom as he called on them to foster responsible journalism. “Be assured that we are doubling down on our commitment to protect our journalists and to uphold press freedom. We stand with you, hand in…