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DOT hails measure providing VAT refund for foreign tourists
Refunding the value-added tax (VAT) already charged to foreign tourists visiting the Philippines would help improve the country's economy especially those relying on tourism, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said.
Pasig, Carmona cities cited for urban health
Two cities in the Philippines were among those given recognition by the World Health Organization (WHO) for outstanding contributions to promoting urban health in Asia.
CCB to recognize gov't agencies for outstanding frontline service
The Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to award 10 government agencies with excellent frontline service in the virtual CCB Partner Recognition Program today, September 27, 2024.
BBM signs anti-agri economic sabotage law
Stiffer penalties await those who smuggle agricultural products as President Marcos yesterday signed into law a measure declaring the act as economic sabotage, a crime he described as a \"betrayal\" and a threat to the economy and national security.
PNP recalls escorts of 2025 poll bets
The Philippine National Police will recall to Camp Crame security escorts of politicians who are running in the 2025 midterm elections, a PNP official announced yesterday.
Torre ready to hunt down Bantag, Roque
Following his appointment as di- rector of the police Criminal Investi- gation and Detection Group (CIDG), Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said he would intensify manhunt operations against wanted people, including former government officials.
'Embo' residents can vote, run for Congress, if
Registered voters from the 10 enlisted men’s barrio or “embo” barangays, which are now part of Taguig, can cast their votes and can even run in the congressional race next year, the Commission on Elections said yesterday.
Suspects in slay of QC b'gay safety officer held
Susnocts in slav of OC h’aav safety officer h hold gtnat left two peocluding a barangay officer, in Quezon Inesday.
Marcos vows to continue key projects in Sulu
President Marcos has committed to continue implementing key projects in Sulu, which was recently excluded by the Supreme Court (SC) from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Telco to use satellites for remote areas
Filipinos in remote areas may find themselves making calls and texts through a satellite as telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc.is close to integrating space-based equipment in its network.
Sunken tanker Jason Bradley refloated
After two months of being stuck under water, the motor tanker Jason Bradley was finally refloated on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Coast Guard.
Trump wants Iran blown 'to smithereens' if...
Donald Trump said Wednesday Iran should be blown \"to smithereens\" if the Islamic Republic is involved in the harming of a US White House candidate or ex-president.
Phl semicon industry to benefit from US-funded program
The Philippines is among the countries selected for a $13.8-million program funded by the United States to expand and develop the workforce, as well as improve the regulatory environment to support the growth of the semiconductor industry.
Japan destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait
Japan's Self Defense Force sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday for the first time in a historic move that angered Beijing and marked the latest tussle between the neighbors accusing each other of escalating tensions in the region.
'Fake heiress' eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars'
Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist who swindled banks, hotels and friends under the guise of being a \"heiress\" named Anna Delvey, has reached the end of her run on \"Dancing With the Stars.
Pope begins Luxembourg- Belgium trip
A visibly tired Pope Francis arrived in Luxembourg yesterday, kicking off a four-day visit to the small nation and neighboring Belgium that follows a grueling Asia-Pacific trip.
US, allies call for 21-day ceasefire
Across Israel-Lebanon border
Living the Olympic dream
Take it from 10-time world pole vault champion and 1988 Seoul Olympic gold medalist Sergey Bubka of Ukraine.
St. Benilde, Mapua eye turnaround
College of St.Benilde hopes to rebound from its excruciating defeat the last time out as it tangles with dangerous Lyceum of the Philippines University today in NCAA Season 100 at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.
Phl riders vie in Langkawi
The Philippines returns to the Le Tour de Langkawi after more than two decades of absence with six of the country's grizzled road cyclists seeing action in the eight-stage Hors category event that starts Sunday on Langkawi Island in Malaysia.
Intense battles loom in JPGT Match Play
The upcoming ICTSI Junior PGT National Match Play Finals in the 10-12 age category promises a thrilling series of intense showdowns, with no clear favorite among the 16 competitors in both the boys' and girls' divisions.
Different look in PBA semis
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said yesterday the new playo format in the ongoing Governors’ Cup will trigger more exciting games with matchups that could defy tradition.
NU belles banner SSL collegiate cast
Back-to-back champion and reigning UAAP queen National U still looms as the heavy favorite even as all other squads vow a gallant challenge in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 3 starting today at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Gov't to borrow P310 B from local market in Q4
The government will borrow P310 billion from the domestic debt market in the fourth quarter in anticipation of further monetary policy easing.
BOI approves P3.74-T RE projects via green lane
More than P3.7 trillion worth of investments for renewable energy (RE) projects have been endorsed for expedited processing of permits, according to the Board of Investments (BOI).
DA plans to create P5-B buffer fund
The Department of Agriculture (DA) may start imple- menting a P5-billion buffer fund next year that will al- low it to stockpile basic commodities, such as rice and meat, and sell these at more affordable prices during extreme situations such as supply shortages and price manipulation in the market.
Metro Pacific Health seals expansion in Agusan del Sur
Metro Pacific Health Corp. (MPH), the healthcare arm of conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp., has sealed its expansion in Agusan del Sur with the completion of its acquisition of San Francisco Doctors Hospital.
Hotel 101 Global pushing through with planned US listing
Hotel101 Global Pte.Ltd., the Singapore-headquartered subsidiary of DoubleDragon Corp., is set to push through with its planned listing in the United States before the end of the year.
Transition credits catalyst for decarbonization - ACEN
As the country shifts to cleaner power, transition credits can help accelerate the early retirement of coal-fired power plants, according to the Ayala Group's listed energy platform.
Investors cheer possible Meralco franchise renewal
Strong investor confidence lifted the stocks of Manila Electric Co.(Meralco) after the House of Representatives passed on second reading the bill extending the company's franchise for another 25 years, according to analysts.