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BIR moves tax deadlines to Aug. 17 in 'habagat'-hit areas

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has extended the tax deadline to Aug. 17, for areas heavily hit by the southwest monsoon or "habagat". Under Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) ... Read More


Comprehensive nat'l flood management plan pushed in Senate

Manila, Aug. 10 -- A senator on Monday called for the creation of a comprehensive national flood management plan and a full accounting of public funds allocated for flood control projects nationwide. ... Read More


SC approves rule on civil forfeiture of POGO assets

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday said it has approved the rule on the civil forfeiture of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO)-related assets pursuant to Republic Act (RA) 123... Read More


P11-M shabu concealed in car parts seized in Clark

Manila, Aug. 10 -- A shipment containing PHP11.6 million worth of shabu concealed in car parts was intercepted at the Port of Clark in Pampanga, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported on Monday. In a b... Read More


BI: Intel-driven ops net 5 illegal aliens in Central Luzon

Manila, Aug. 10 -- Five foreign nationals were arrested for overstaying and lack of work permit in a series of intelligence-driven operations conducted across Central Luzon, the Bureau of Immigration ... Read More


Marcos receives proposed P7.2-T 2027 national budget

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has submitted to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the proposed PHP7.2-trillion National Expenditure Program (NEP) for fiscal year 2027... Read More


House panel OKs higher tax exemptions for workers, small businesses

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The House Committee on Ways and Means on Monday approved a bill raising the annual taxable income exemption ceiling to PHP350,000 from PHP250,000, and a relief measure exempting mic... Read More


US defense officials meet with Marcos; PH hailed as 'model ally'

Manila, Aug. 10 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday welcomed senior United States defense officials in Malacanang as Manila and Washington continued efforts to strengthen their longstanding... Read More


Inclement weather may postpone BARMM polls

Manila, Aug. 10 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is making preparations in case heavy rains occur during the holding of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentar... Read More


Escudero: Stable DOH leadership vital to stronger UHC rollout

Manila, Aug. 10 -- Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero on Monday emphasized the need for stability at the Department of Health (DOH) to sustain reforms under the Universal Health Care (UHC) program and ex... Read More