Solon lauds dropping of proposed capital gains tax hike

By Filane Mikee Cervantes | Philippine News Agency On Tuesday (April 29), the chairperson of the House Ways and Means committee commended the Department of Finance’s (DOF) decision to withdraw proposed increases in capital gains, donor’s, and estate taxes as a “practical...

DSWD extends aid, assistance to residents displaced by Mt. Bulusan eruption

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Following the onset of Mount Bulusan’s volcanic eruption which began on April 28 (Monday), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) went to work as the agency’s officials flew to Sorsogon on April 29 (Tuesday). DSWD Secretary Rex...

PH, China in constant communication; talks on Taiwan continuous – DFA

By Joyce Ann Rocamora | Philippine News Agency The Philippines and China maintain an open line of contact and are in “constant” communication over various issues, including Taiwan, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday (April 30). The statement came following...

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PH, Japan begin talks on new logistics deal

By Darryl John Esguerra | Philippine News Agency The Philippines and Japan agreed to begin negotiations on an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) that would allow the exchange of logistical support in a bid to deepen security and defense cooperation. President Ferdinand R....