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Senator Sonny Angara urged accountants and auditors to increase their contribution to economic growth by promoting financial transparency and helping the government collect the right taxes. Speaking at the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Metro Manila Region Tax Conference 2019 held in Mandaluyong City, Angara said that certified public accountants (CPAs) have an […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III has called for the exemption of petroleum products from the coverage of the value-added tax (VAT) to help cushion the impact of the implementation of the second tranche of the fuel excise tax. “As a means of easing the burden on the public, this bill proposes to exempt petroleum products from […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the immediate passage of the proposed Magna Carta for the Poor that seeks to uplift the lives of poor Filipinos by strengthening government’s anti-poverty programs and other socioeconomic development strategies. “It is high time we come up with a comprehensive framework designed to improve the lives of the impoverished […]
“A pivotal and historic milestone in Mindanao’s quest for a just and lasting peace.” This was the response of Senate Trade and Commerce Committee Sen. Koko Pimentel III to the Commission on Election’s proclamation that the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) had been ratified with 1,540,017 residents voting in favor of ratification and only 198,750 voting […]
Apart from medicines for diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol, Senator Sonny Angara will also study the possibility of exempting from the 12-percent value-added tax (VAT) all cancer medications and other available maintenance medicines in the market. Angara is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means that deliberated and made possible the VAT […]
“We will strengthen agriculture through more focused assistance, with the end in view of addressing farmers’ livelihood concerns, increasing their productivity, and ensuring supply stability and food security for our people.” This was the statement of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who on Friday said government will strengthen and follow through on initiatives aimed at further […]
Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the granting of a one-time general amnesty or condonation of tax liabilities by local water districts to allow them to use their savings for the improvement of services and prevent any increase in water rate charges. Introduced by Angara, Senate Bill No. 2136 otherwise known as the Condonation of […]
Senator Sonny Angara has filed a resolution congratulating and commending Senator Manny Pacquiao for successfully defending the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight championship title against American boxer Adrien Broner in Las Vegas. In Senate Resolution No. 997, Angara said the 40-year-old boxing legend exhibited “discipline, determination and experience” to win 10 out of 12 rounds […]
ACTS-OFW Partylist Rep. Aniceto Bertiz III has welcomed House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s decision to conduct an oversight hearing or legislative briefing on the suspected passport data breach at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Bertiz, a member of the House committee on overseas workers affairs, said it is important that leaders and members of the […]
Senator Sonny Angara has filed a bill that would create a government agency devoted to the care of senior citizens. Senate Bill No. 2099 proposes the creation of the Council for the Welfare of Senior Citizens (CWSC) under the Office of the President that would formulate, coordinate and monitor policies and programs that promote the […]