CTA rules for BSP in documentary tax stamp refund claim

Manila, Sept. 5 -- The Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has granted a petition filed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) seeking a refund for documentary stamp taxes (DST) for PHP24,684 it paid in conn... Read More

Sandiganbayan junks raps vs. NGO exec tagged in 2008 PDAF case

Manila, Sept. 5 -- The Sandiganbayan has dismissed cases for graft and malversation against an NGO (non-government organization) official who was a co-accused in a case involving the alleged misuse of... Read More

SC says donation to LGUs must have written proof of validity

Manila, Sept. 5 -- The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the donation of a subdivision land to a local government unit (LGU) must be in writing for ownership to be transferred. In a 20-page decision ... Read More

Sandiganbayan convicts ex-Ecija town mayor for malversation

Manila, Sept. 4 -- The Sandiganbayan has found a former Nueva Ecija town mayor guilty of malversation of PHP3.5 million in public funds, representing unliquidated cash advances dating back to 2006. I... Read More

NBI tasked to probe flood control projects mess

Manila, Sept. 3 -- Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will be conducting its own investigations on substandard and 'ghost' government ... Read More

BOC, DOJ forge closer ties vs. agri smuggling

Manila, Sept. 3 -- Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno on Wednesday met with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday to craft a plan of action in running after and prosecuting agricultur... Read More

BuCor touts 'zero human rights violations' record

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Wednesday said it has no record of human rights violations, citing the Human Rights Situation on Persons Deprived of Liberty 2023 report. Appea... Read More

3 individuals charged for get-rich quick scheme in Antique

Manila, Sept. 3 -- The National Bureau of Investigation-Antique District Office (NBI-ANDO) has apprehended three individuals, including one school teacher, operating a get-rich scheme firm preying on ... Read More

If named Ombudsman, Remulla to allow SALN access with 'safeguards'

Manila, Sept. 2 -- If appointed Ombudsman, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said he would allow access to government officials' statements of assets and liabilities (SALN) as long as it will no... Read More

Ombudsman applicants have until end of deliberations to file clearance

Manila, Sept. 2 -- The candidates to the post of Ombudsman have until the end of the deliberation period by the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) to submit their clearance on pending cases against them, ... Read More

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