Finance Chief Ralph Recto met with senior Netflix officials recently to discuss the bill on value-added tax (VAT) for foreign digital service providers. “[The] meeting went well. It’s part of consultations with stakeholders such as Netflix,” Recto told the Philippine News Agency in a Viber message. The government is expected to generate more than P20 billion from the proposed 12 …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and local government units (LGUs) need to work together to address transport issues such as right-of-way and Local Public Transport Route Plan (LPTRP) to facilitate implementation of transport infrastructure projects. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said DOTr need to closely coordinate with LGUs on ironing out issues on transport projects. “We also need to intimately …

Secretary Jaime J. Bautista recently welcomed Dr. Melvin H. Villaruz, lead trainor and assessor of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for NCR of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), who proudly presented the first three personnel from the Special Action & Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) who successfully completed the TESDA EMS National Certificate II program. The pioneering graduates …

Motorists using toll expressways under the jurisdiction of the Tollways Regulatory Board (TRB) are advised of the effectivity of revised guidelines in the use of tollways under Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) no. 2024-001 signed last 01 August 2024. A copy of the JMC has been submitted for registration at the University of the Philippines-Office of the National Administrative Register (UP-ONAR) …

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has installed four new historical markers in the city of Marawi in Lanao del Sur. The “Pagtatanggol sa Marawi” and “Labanan sa Marawi” markers were unveiled at the Lanao People’s Park and Public Library. The unveiling was led by NHCP chair Regalado Trota Jose Jr., Lanao del Sur Provincial Governor Mamintal A. …

Government is investing more in the aviation sector to provide comfortable travel to passengers and international tourists, Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista said. Sec. Bautista said passengers should expect improved and better experience at the Ninoy Aquino International Airort (NAIA) as the airport’s operation and maintenance will be turned over to the New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. in September. “The government …

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will prioritize the modernization of the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) aerial and marine assets to better protect the West Philippine Sea and avoid further oil spill incidents that has damaged the country’s marine environment. Transport Secretary Jaime J. Bautista assured PCG officials of the agency’s support to strengthen its capability in responding to maritime incidents …

The Office of Transportation (OTS) officially welcomed a new Administrator, Undersecretary Crizaldo O. Nieves who gave new strategic directions and guidance for the OTS delineating his 5-year Development Plan. Usec. Nieves pledged to support OTS personnel to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives. He emphasized the importance of cooperation, integrity, fairness and excellence in providing quality service to the public. …

JAS Design and Build Development Corporation is new in the business but it is not just a simple company that dreams of becoming big in due time. It aims to be a household name in the Philippines by providing high-quality design and construction services through. value engineering and state-of-the-art technology. It was just a coincidence that one the three honchos …

The target of selling 500,000 vehicles or more per year in the Philippines may soon be realized as the country’s automotive industry become more united in  “redefining advanced, inclusive mobility for all Filipinos.” This was emphasized by no less than Atty. Rommel Gutierrez, the president of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) during the launch of …