The taxman is running after Airbnbs or short-term property rentals which have not been paying taxes, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said on Thursday. In a message… Read more “BIR going after Airbnb and other staycation hosts”
Month: May 2021
‘They say code is red’: transcript of controller telling plane to land in Minsk
GREECE (AdChoiceTV News) — A Ryanair pilot who landed his plane in Belarus on Sunday repeatedly questioned information about an alleged bomb threat, before ultimately agreeing to… Read more “‘They say code is red’: transcript of controller telling plane to land in Minsk”
Montenegro learns true cost of China-backed $1 billion road to nowhere
The construction work ruined a UNESCO-protected stretch of river near Matesevo, Montenegro. The Chinese firm agreed to fund work to undo the damage. PODGORICA (AdChoiceTV News) —… Read more “Montenegro learns true cost of China-backed $1 billion road to nowhere”
Roque slams VP Robredo for ‘pushing’ to be in a vaccine infomercial with Duterte after criticisms
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque slammed Vice President Leni Robredo for “pushing” to be in an infomercial to boost vaccine confidence with President Rodrigo Duterte after her attacks… Read more “Roque slams VP Robredo for ‘pushing’ to be in a vaccine infomercial with Duterte after criticisms”
Over 1M Filipinos fully vaccinated vs COVID-19 since March rollout
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — Nearly three months since the start of the inoculation campaign, over 1 million individuals have been vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Philippines, the… Read more “Over 1M Filipinos fully vaccinated vs COVID-19 since March rollout”
Taiwan says request to drop word ‘country’ preceded BioNTech vaccine deal collapse
TAIPEI (AdChoiceTV News) — Germany’s BioNTech asked Taiwan to remove the word “country” from an announcement they planned to make on a COVID-19 vaccine sale to the… Read more “Taiwan says request to drop word ‘country’ preceded BioNTech vaccine deal collapse”
Arrest warrant out for vlogger Tim Sawyer for domestic violence
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) – The National Bureau of Investigation Special Action Unit on Thursday went to the residence of vlogger Tim Sawyer who has a standing arrest… Read more “Arrest warrant out for vlogger Tim Sawyer for domestic violence”
We’ve got a runner: Man escapes hotel quarantine, Penny’s Bay before being caught at Tseung Kwan O flat
Hong Kong (AdChoiceTV News) — A man who arrived in Hong Kong last Sunday escaped quarantine twice. First from his hotel, then from Penny’s Bay where he… Read more “We’ve got a runner: Man escapes hotel quarantine, Penny’s Bay before being caught at Tseung Kwan O flat”
Pisay grad shelves plan to study abroad due to financial constraints
LAOAG CITY (AdChoiceTV News) –– Fresh high school graduate Dominic Navarro, 18, has been looking forward to flying abroad by September this year to pursue a degree… Read more “Pisay grad shelves plan to study abroad due to financial constraints”
Woman driving without license arrested after assaulting MTPB enforcer
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — A 26-year-old female driver was arrested after assaulting, resisting, and disobeying a Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) officer along Osmeña Highway in… Read more “Woman driving without license arrested after assaulting MTPB enforcer”
Coronavirus cases in the Philippines rise to 1,200,430
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health on Thursday recorded 6,483 additional COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 1,200,430. Active cases: 48,109… Read more “Coronavirus cases in the Philippines rise to 1,200,430”
Forecast: 40% Chance earth to be hotter than Paris goal soon
PARIS (AdChoiceTV News) — A new World Meteorological Organization forecast for the next several years also predicts a 90% chance that the world will set yet another… Read more “Forecast: 40% Chance earth to be hotter than Paris goal soon”
Duterte orders arrest of barangay captains for violations of mass gathering ban
If there is one single incident beginning tonight, the police will arrest the barangay captain first,’ says President Duterte Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, angered by reports of… Read more “Duterte orders arrest of barangay captains for violations of mass gathering ban”
Time to drop those face shields?
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — The government must now rethink the policy requiring people to wear face shields when leaving their homes, since there is no systematic study… Read more “Time to drop those face shields?”
Woman who falsely accused Black bird watcher in Central Park sues ex-employer
NEW YORK (AdChoiceTV News) — The white woman who falsely told the police that a Black bird-watcher had threatened her in New York City’s Central Park has… Read more “Woman who falsely accused Black bird watcher in Central Park sues ex-employer”
Duterte not closing doors on running as VP in 2022 — chief legal counsel
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — President Rodrigo Duterte would run for vice president next year if there is a strong clamor for him to do so, his chief… Read more “Duterte not closing doors on running as VP in 2022 — chief legal counsel”
Pacquiao offers own money to help set up his proposed boxing commission
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Manny Pacquiao offered his own money to help set up his proposed Philippine Boxing and Combat Sports Commission after he failed to convince Sen.Pia… Read more “Pacquiao offers own money to help set up his proposed boxing commission”
‘Exposed’: Julia Barretto’s denial that she’s eaten isaw draws laughs
Julia Barretto is being chided by some netizens after an old video of her resurfaced showing her eating isaw, while she earlier claimed in a vlog of… Read more “‘Exposed’: Julia Barretto’s denial that she’s eaten isaw draws laughs”
Philippine Coast Guard issued incident report on a plane cras in Caba La Union
LA UNION (AdChoiceTV News) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) responded to a maritime incident involving an aircraft with tail number, RP – C8230 that crashed at… Read more “Philippine Coast Guard issued incident report on a plane cras in Caba La Union”
Philippine Science High School System Graduates received offers from University Abroad
MANILA (AdChoiceTV News) — An 18-year-old student from Philippine Science High School earned praises from the public for receiving admission offers from prestigious schools in the United… Read more “Philippine Science High School System Graduates received offers from University Abroad”