MANILA, Philippines — More casualties have been recorded by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council due to the past Super Typhoon Egay and habagat, while… Read more “‘Egay’ leaves 14 dead as infra damages balloon to over P1.2 billion — NDRRMC”
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Lucio Tan prepares $250-M loan to cash-strapped PAL
MANILA, Philippines — Taipan Lucio Tan is pulling out all the stops to save his loss-making Philippines Airlines Inc. (PAL) as he prepares to lend money to… Read more “Lucio Tan prepares $250-M loan to cash-strapped PAL”
Toyota will be revealing the production version of the Aygo X next month
A few months ago, Toyota showed us the Aygo X Prologue concept, pictured here. “The aim of this project was to reimagine the A-segment,” said its design… Read more “Toyota will be revealing the production version of the Aygo X next month”
Tax expert: Increase in assets of Pharmally ‘not normal’
A tax expert raised questions on the financial records of Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corporation, the firm implicated in the alleged anomalous purchases of medical supplies for the government’s… Read more “Tax expert: Increase in assets of Pharmally ‘not normal’”
NBI files raps vs. PDEA, PNP over ‘misencounter’
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed criminal complaints against Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents and Philippine National Police (PNP) officers before the… Read more “NBI files raps vs. PDEA, PNP over ‘misencounter’”
Eleazar orders probe into alleged rape of quarantine violator by police
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar has ordered an investigation into the the alleged rape of a female quarantine violator by a policeman and… Read more “Eleazar orders probe into alleged rape of quarantine violator by police”
St. Luke’s operations affected by resignation of health workers
‘Maraming pumunta na sa ibang bansa,’ says St. Lukes’s executive vice president Benjamin Campomanes Jr As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the country, St. Luke’s Medical… Read more “St. Luke’s operations affected by resignation of health workers”
NPC probes, orders takedown of four online lending apps due to data privacy issues
MANILA — The National Privacy Commission has ordered the immediate takedown of four online lending apps which are now being probed for their alleged unauthorized and “excessive”… Read more “NPC probes, orders takedown of four online lending apps due to data privacy issues”
Duterte stands by Duque but says he will accept resignation if offered
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace promised a “bombshell” during President Rodrigo Duterte’s taped address aired on Tuesday night but it began with a declaration that he would… Read more “Duterte stands by Duque but says he will accept resignation if offered”
‘Report A Social Media Influencer Evading Taxes, Get P1-Million Reward From Gov’t’
Tax expert and former Bureau of Internal Revenue examiner Mon Abrea said not many people know about the reward they could possibly get for being an informant… Read more “‘Report A Social Media Influencer Evading Taxes, Get P1-Million Reward From Gov’t’”
‘Even if I stand alone’: Duterte says he’ll stand by Duque amid COA findings
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed readiness to stand by embattled Health Secretary Francisco Duque III even if it erodes his popularity and insisted that firing him… Read more “‘Even if I stand alone’: Duterte says he’ll stand by Duque amid COA findings”
COA: OWWA bought sanitary napkins at up to P35 each
State auditors also note the construction firm from which OWWA bought the supplies could not be found at its listed address Sanitary napkins at P35 each? State… Read more “COA: OWWA bought sanitary napkins at up to P35 each”
BIR outs Memo on Tax for Social Media Influencers
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Internal Review (BIR) today released a memorandum regarding taxation of any income received by social media influencers. This was released after… Read more “BIR outs Memo on Tax for Social Media Influencers”
Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban enters Kabul
Taliban fighters enter Kabul after President Ashraf Ghani leaves Afghanistan, saying he wanted to avoid bloodshed. Taliban fighters entered Kabul and President Ashraf Ghani left Afghanistan saying… Read more “Afghan President Ghani flees country as Taliban enters Kabul”
COA calls out DOH for ‘deficiencies’ in P67-B COVID-19 funds
MANILA, Philippines — Billions of pesos worth of funds in the Department of Health’s COVID-19 response were riddled with deficiencies that contributed to challenges in the agency’s pandemic… Read more “COA calls out DOH for ‘deficiencies’ in P67-B COVID-19 funds”
Why incorporating in Hong Kong is a brilliant business decision
Hong Kong — Expanding your business in Asia and beyond? We’ve listed some of the major benefits of setting up a Hong Kong company. Tax is simple… Read more “Why incorporating in Hong Kong is a brilliant business decision”
PNP investigates alleged police shooting of man in Marinduque
MANILA, Philippines — Leadership of the Philippine National Police called for a thorough investigation on the death of a woodchopper in Marinduque who was gunned down in… Read more “PNP investigates alleged police shooting of man in Marinduque”
PH inclusion in global dirty money watchlist to affect OFW remittances, economist warn
Hong Kong (AdChoiceTV News) — Overseas Filipino workers sending money back home may face more scrutiny after the Philippines slipped back to the Financial Action Task Force… Read more “PH inclusion in global dirty money watchlist to affect OFW remittances, economist warn”
Phivolcs raises Taal Volcano to Alert Level 3 after phreatomagmatic eruption
A phreatomagmatic eruption involves both magma and water. Phivolcs warns there may be succeeding eruptions. Taal Volcano in the province of Batangas was placed under Alert Level… Read more “Phivolcs raises Taal Volcano to Alert Level 3 after phreatomagmatic eruption”
World’s most expensive cities for expats in 2021 revealed
Ashgabat in Turkmenistan is the most expensive city in the world for overseas workers, according to this year’s Mercer Cost of Living Survey. The annual report ranks… Read more “World’s most expensive cities for expats in 2021 revealed”
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