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New measure reduces tax burden of Filipinos

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed into law Republic Act 10963, otherwise known as the “Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act, which reduced the tax burden of common Filipino taxpayers. Individuals...

Duterte admin gives out shelters, other assistance to Marawi IDPs

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Jr. on Wednesday, December 27, announced the formal turnover of transitory shelters to families affected by the Marawi siege. “Nandito po tayo sa Marawi upang mag-formal turnover para...

SBMA eyes to become next cruise ship playground

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT -- The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is keen on positioning its port to become the next playground for Royal Caribbean cruise ships starting next year. SBMA chairman and...

3 hurt in firecracker explosions in Pangasinan

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Three persons were listed as the first victims of firecracker explosions in separate areas of Pangasinan starting Christmas eve till Dec. 26, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) reported. Dr....

‘May Kwarta sa Granada’ promoted in Iloilo City

ILOILO CITY -- The Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) is encouraging residents of this city to surrender or report any grenade they found in exchange for money. Each live grenade surrendered will...

Duterte appoints ex-BOC chief Faeldon as OCD deputy administrator

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Bureau of Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon as Deputy Administrator III of the Department of National Defense-Office of Civil Defense (DND-OCD). Currently, Faeldon is detained...

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