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BIR SEIZES P9M-WORTH OF CIGARETTES IN ISABELA

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), through Revenue Region No. 3 – Cagayan Valley, seized approximately 101,000 packs of suspected illicit cigarettes during an enforcement operation conducted recently at TD Hotel in Cauayan City, Isabela.  The confiscated cigarettes have an estimated floor price of P9,016,512.40.  The operation was carried out under the leadership of OIC-Regional […]

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DA, DILG SIGN TAX BREAK RULES FOR FARM WAREHOUSES

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) signed a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) establishing uniform guidelines for exempting eligible farm storage facilities from local real property taxes, a move aimed at lowering operating costs and encouraging greater investments in post-harvest infrastructure. The JMC was signed by Agriculture […]

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RIVERA SWEARS IN NEW PVL ROOKIE PLAYERS 

A new generation of professional volleyball athletes officially begins its journey as the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) rookies took their oath before the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) during the Orientation and Oath-Taking Ceremony held at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera led the orientation and oath-taking ceremony, […]

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GAB VOWS SUPPORT FOR ‘MEMORY’ ATHLETES

The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) conducted the seminar “Practical Tips to Improve Your Memory” at the GAB Central Office to promote professional development through enhanced memory skills. Resource speaker Robert Racasa shared practical techniques for improving memory and strengthening information retention and recall. Young memory athlete Georgina Santos also impressed participants with a demonstration […]

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FILING OF 44 TAX CASES VS ‘BGC BOYS’ GETS DOJ OK

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing of forty-four (44) criminal tax cases against former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials Jaypee De Leon Mendoza, Henry C. Alcantara, and Brice Ericson D. Hernandez.  The cases involve combined tax liabilities exceeding P1.68 billion and […]

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BIR TAPS ARTISTS TO COMPOSE OFFICIAL HYMN

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) tapped respected OPM industry partners in selecting its official hymn as part of the Bureau’s upcoming 122nd Anniversary Celebration in August, while also opening discussions on possible future collaboration to help promote tax education through music and creative engagement.Ogie Alcasid met with members of the BIR Executive Committee, led […]

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DA BOOSTS EFFORTS TO PRESERVE IFUGAO RICE TERRACES

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is intensifying efforts to preserve the iconic Ifugao Rice Terraces as mounting climate pressures, aging infrastructure, and changing farm economics threaten one of the country’s most important agricultural heritage landscapes. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. visited Banaue to assess the condition of the rice terraces, inspect critical agricultural infrastructure, […]

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OVER 3K TRAVEL DEALS IN ‘DISCOVER MORE TO LOVE’

The Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launches its newest domestic tourism campaign, “Discover More to Love,” recently in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, to encourage Filipinos in exploring the country’s hidden gems and emerging local destinations. Through more than 3,000 travel deals across hotels, tour operators, airlines, and travel-related industries nationwide, the Discover More to Love program […]

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ANGARA WELCOMES EXPANSION OF LA UNION BRIDGES

Education Secretary Sonny Angara welcomed the expansion of bridges in the national highway in Bangar, La Union. According to Angara, the project puts an end to the dangerous daily trip made by students and teachers in the area. The project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the Luzong Sur Bridge spent […]

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ERC LOWERS CONTESTABILITY THRESHOLD TO 100 KW

More Filipino electricity consumers will be able to choose their own supplier of electricity following the effectivity of the 100-kilowatt (kW) contestability threshold under Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) and the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP). The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said the implementation of the new threshold, pursuant to ERC Resolution No. 22, Series […]