Finance dept pushes 'refined' mining taxes
THE Finance department wants to reform taxation of the mining sector as part of a wider effort to raise government revenues via what it calls «refined» priority tax measures.
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House committee okays Charter change resolution
MANILA, Philippines: The House of Representatives' Committee of the Whole on Wednesday approved Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) 7 which seeks to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.
British couple loses bag at NAIA's x-ray machine
MANILA, Philippines: A sling bag containing important belongings of a British couple was lost during x-ray scan at the departure area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAI) Terminal 1.
Food firms get potential sales in Gulfood
THREE food companies based in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) made a mark at the Gulfood Show 2024 by generating market leads worth $3.7 million or around P207 million.
PH can declare rights over maritime zones, says senator
MANILA, Philippines: Sen. Francis «Tol» Tolentino on Wednesday said that the Philippines has the right to declare its rights and entitlements over its maritime zones, including the underwater features.
Filipina women learning to 'feel sexy' through dance
MANILA, Philippines — Boldly dressed in black bikini bottoms, a lacy bra and knee protectors, Filipina call center agent Chriselle Guno sashays to the beat of Britney Spears' "Toxic," spins and straddles a metal chair.
Half a million older people will not be due new State Pension pay rates next month
Millions of people claiming their State Pension can look forward to an inflation-busting boost next month when payments rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8, 2024. Under the wages growth measure of the Triple Lock policy, those on the full New State Pension can expect an annual increase of £902, while those on the full Basic State Pension will see an uplift of £692.