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DOTr to push for traffic emergency powers in next Congress

By Aerol John Pateña/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) remains in position to push for the passage of emergency powers to address the current traffic situation in the...

CTA stresses discretionary power of revenue agency to abate taxes

By Benjamin Pulta/Philippine News Agency MANILA - A ruling by the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) en banc has stressed revenue officials' discretionary power to abate a tax liability under certain circumstances. In a...

Bill on flexible work arrangements hurdles final reading at Senate

By Filane Mikee Cervantes/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- The Senate approved on third reading on Monday a bill that will give employers and employees an option to adopt flexible working arrangements. With 17...

Senate identifies priority bills for last days of 17th Congress

By Filane Mikee Cervantes/Philippine News Agency MANILA – Senators have identified several priority measures that they aim to pass on third and final reading before the 17th Congress adjourns in June. Emerging from...

Palace backs calls to review pact on OFWs’ protection with Kuwait

By Azer Parrocha/Philippine News Agency MANILA -- Malacañang on Monday said it will support migrant rights groups’ calls for a review on the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the protection of Filipino...

PNP forms task group to probe killing of lawyers

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan/Philippine News Agency MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) has created a special investigation task group (SITG) to investigate the killing of two lawyers in Pangasinan and Rizal...

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