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Escudero: VAT exemption on power a targeted relief, not broad tax cut

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Senator Francis Escudero said Thursday that exempting electricity sales from the 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) is a targeted measure that differs from across-the-board tax cuts. ... Read More


Himachal CM launches state Allied and Health Care Council website

Shimla, Jan. 8 -- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated the official website of the State Allied and Health Care Council, Himachal Pradesh (www.sahchp.in), marking a significan... Read More


PBBM: Camalaniugan Bridge to spur economic growth in Cagayan

Manila, Jan. 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed optimism that the newly inaugurated Camalaniugan Bridge would stimulate economic growth in Cagayan province. Marcos is expect... Read More


P2-B budget key to stabilizing 'siling labuyo' supply

Manila, Jan. 8 -- A PHP2-billion allocation for high-value crops under the 2026 national budget is expected to help stabilize the supply of siling labuyo (small chili pepper) and address recurring pri... Read More


Marcos orders PhilHealth amnesty on penalties of unpaid contributions

Manila, Jan. 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to implement a general amnesty on interest and penalties incurred for unpaid contribu... Read More


3 weather systems to dampen most of PH on Thursday

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Most areas of the country will still experience rains due to three prevailing weather systems, said the weather bureau on Thursday. The shear line affecting Southern Luzon will caus... Read More


Vietnam's durian exports need better management capacity

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Vietnam's durian industry posted a breakthrough in 2025, with export turnover reaching an estimated 4 billion USD and accounting for nearly half of total fruit and vegetable exports, ... Read More


Mamata reaches I-PAC office during ED raid; alleges party's poll strategy looted

Kolkata, Jan. 8 -- In a stinging attack on the union government and the Enforcement Directorate, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday charged the federal agency of "looting" her part... Read More


Liklam Ngakpa of Manipur seeks intervention of Prez, PM to restore peace in the state

Imphal, Jan. 8 -- Liklam Ngakpa an organisation of Manipur has called upon the President and the Prime Minister to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur. Haobijam Jiten, president of the organisation... Read More


Daughter of the soil, Dr Shaista becomes 1st NABH Assessor from Jammu GMC

Jammu, Jan. 8 -- Appointed as the youngest Deputy Medical Superintendent in Government Medical College, Jammu, daughter of the soil, Dr Shaista Ganai, has brought laurels to the Department of Hospital... Read More