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Solon seeks full implementation of TRAIN law’s social benefits

MANILA -- The House Ways and Means Committee chairman on Wednesday warned that it might be difficult to pass the second phase of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN)...

Senate approves Innovative Startup bill

MANILA -- The Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a proposed measure that seeks to give business entrepreneurs a better chance of succeeding in the industry by providing...

Patrol boat to fight drugs shipment, illegal fishing in E. Samar

TACLOBAN CITY -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office here will acquire a new patrol boat to conduct seaborne operations against illegal fishers and cocaine-carrying vessels in Eastern Samar areas...

Western Visayas candidates reminded to file poll expenses report

ILOILO CITY -- All candidates in the May 14 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, successful or not, should submit their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE), said the assistant regional director...

DOH notes rising dengue deaths in Eastern Visayas

PALO, Leyte -- At least 13 people in Eastern Visayas died due to dengue fever during the first four months of the year, more than double than deaths from this mosquito-borne...

Sandiganbayan acquits ex-PCSO exec of plunder

MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan has acquitted former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Rosario Uriarte of plunder in connection with the alleged misuse of the intelligence funds of the state...

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