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Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announced on Friday his plans to combat the illicit trade of cigarettes and vapor products, aiming to address government revenue losses and mitigate health risks linked to smoking and vaping. According to data from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the government incurred a revenue loss of P40 billion from 2021 to 2024 due to the illegal …

The Supreme Court said on Friday that taxpayers acquitted of criminal tax charges remain obligated to settle their tax liabilities. This decision followed the dismissal of tax evasion cases against E & D Parts and Supply, Inc. and its treasurer by the Court’s Second Division, citing a lack of evidence. The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) had filed the …

The Marcos administration has committed to addressing the rising cases of teenage pregnancies in the country, Malacañang announced last week. “The government will do its part, whatever it entails na maibsan natin ‘yung (to lessen the) increasing rates of teenage pregnancies,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said during an event in Pasay City. He described the issue as a “very serious …

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Friday highlighted efforts to improve waste management in the National Capital Region through its “Road to Zero Waste” expo. The expo, part of the agency’s zero-waste campaign, aims to promote sustainable waste management practices. It featured unified materials recovery systems across Metro Manila under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s “Kalinisan sa Bagong Pilipinas” …

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released the budget for the P7,000 annual medical allowance for government employees, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman announced on Friday. “The funds have been distributed to our departments and agencies, along with the guidelines,” Pangandaman said, providing an update on the allowance’s rollout. Government agencies have begun processing the grant, which is similar …

The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) has been introduced as a bold step toward driving infrastructure and economic growth in the Philippines.  However, this ambitious initiative has sparked heated debates over its feasibility, transparency, and potential risks.  As the government moves forward with its implementation, it is crucial to critically examine whether the MIF truly aligns with the country’s current priorities …

Jen Capil, a vice mayoralty candidate for Porac town, recently graced the Balitaan Forum of Capampangan in Media, Inc. (CAMI) in Clark, Pampanga to discuss her plans for furthering the town’s development and achieving its bid for cityhood. JERSON S. ONG

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for a food security emergency declaration to address the rising rice prices and ensure the market operates effectively. “We have done everything to lower rice prices, but the market is not being allowed to function properly,” he explained when asked last week about the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) plan to declare a …

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) extended initial assistance to the family of a college student who was recently involved in an incident with a security guard outside a Mandaluyong City mall. Following the directives of Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao visited the family in Quezon City on Friday and personally handed P20,000 in financial aid …

Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac expressed strong support for the imposition of stricter penalties on scammers targeting overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), highlighting the severe financial and emotional damage inflicted on victims and their families. “I fully agree with these measures,” Cacdac stated during the Kapihan sa Manila Hotel forum on Friday. He pointed out the alarming …