Finance chief Benjamin Diokno says the government will pursue a junk food and sweetened beverage tax to generate revenues and address diseases related to poor diet. The measure is expected to yield some P76 billion in its first year of implementation. | @maureensimeon
At the International Trade Forum in Taguig, President Marcos said the export industry is “crucial and indispensable” to the Philippines’ developmental strategy, with no less than $49 billion worth of revenues still untapped and unlocked by the sector. https://t.co/8XaIZqmMNW
Senate Minority leader Koko Pimentel urges Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto the Maharlika Investment Fund bill and return it to Congress.
“The bill, in its current form, is not acceptable. I am calling on the President to exercise his veto power," he says. | @JMangaluzINQ
Senate Minority leader Koko Pimentel urges Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto the Maharlika Investment Fund bill and return it to Congress.
“The bill, in its current form, is not acceptable. I am calling on the President to exercise his veto power," he says. | @JMangaluzINQ
Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of nearly 500,000 cars and SUVs to park outside due to a possible defect that may pose a risk of spontaneous fires
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LOOK: Philippine Arena stage is all set for the proclamation rally of Bongbong Marcos and Sara Duterte, dubbed as UniTeam. The event, which is expected to draw thousands, is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. | via @kristinepatag
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The Senate approves on second reading the bill amending the Public Service Act. The measure allows 100 percent foreign ownership of certain key industries, including telecommunications, domestic shipping, air carrier, railways and subways. | @PaoloSRomero