VAT on foreign online services promotes equitable digital economy: DTI

Manila: Acting Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said the newly signed Republic Act (RA) 12023, imposing a 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) on online services from foreign providers promotes an equitable digital econo…

Cop in viral NLEX road chase relieved

Manila: A police officer who figured in a viral incident at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) has been relieved of his post and may face administrative charges.

‘The police officer was assigned to our satellite office in Fairview, Quezon City, under …

Bicol cops arrest 110 illegal drug suspects in Sept.

LEGAZPI CITY – The Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 (Bicol) arrested 110 individuals involved in illegal drug transactions during operations conducted in the region’s six provinces in September.

In a report on Wednesday, PRO-5 spokesperson, Lt. Col. Ma…

Iloilo City to promote cultural diversity, inclusivity via art fest

ILOILO CITY – The local government here is eyeing to gather about 2,000 performers and participants for the two-week Iloilo Arts Festival to position this city as a hub for arts and culture.

“For this arts festival, we aim to promote cultural diversi…

Local firm in Miru Joint Venture for 2025 polls withdraws – Comelec

MANILA: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday said St. Timothy Construction Corporation (STCC) withdrew from the Miru Joint Venture (JV), election technology provider, amid reports that one of its owners may run in the 2025 polls.

‘The Co…

Angara on Teachers” Day: Love, honor Filipino teachers

MANILA: Education Secretary Sonny Angara on Thursday highlighted the need to love and honor Filipino teachers as the country celebrates Teacher’s Day.

“Isa po sa unang sinabi niya (President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.) sa akin alagaan natin ang ating mg…

US gives add’l P485-M aid to advance basic educ in PH

MANILA: The United States government is providing an additional PHP485 million (USD9 million) to help expand basic education in the Philippines, the US Embassy in Manila said Thursday.

The fund will finance the US Agency for International Development…