House OK’s bill exempting medical supplies from taxes
MANILA – A measure exempting critical medical supplies, including medical oxygen, from any and all taxes during public health emergencies hurdled committee level at...
Upcycled container vans provide staff housing in GBP’s Iloilo plant
MAINTAINING sustainable operations is a commitment Global Business Power Corporation (GBP) purposefully adheres to in its plant facilities in Iloilo and Cebu. In addition...
SSS to hold nationwide virtual Pensioners’ Day
THE Social Security System (SSS) will hold a simultaneous virtual Pensioners’ Day in all of its 176 branches nationwide on Aug. 25 to recognize...
‘KADIWA ni Ani at Kita’ market launched in Capiz
ILOILO – The Department of Agriculture in Region 6 (DA-6) launched the KADIWA ni Ani at Kita market outlet in Roxas, Capiz, on Aug....
House OKs on final reading bill defining tax rates for proprietary schools
MANILA – The House of Representatives on Monday approved on final reading a proposed measure that aims to define the tax rates for proprietary...
Gas, diesel, kerosene prices to go down this week
MANILA – Oil firms on Monday announced that they will roll back pump prices this week.
In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Petro Gazz, PTT, Seaoil,...
‘Budget for 2022 vax program under study’
MANILA – The Department of Health is finalizing the budget for next year's vaccination program, including catch-up vaccination, and booster shots if needed, the...
WV participants bag awards in health research competition
AS the country is trying to recover from this crucial pandemic while adjusting to the new normal, participants from the health-research sector gathered all...
No reason for electricity price hikes – senator
MANILA – Given the low demand for petroleum and coal, Energy Committee chairman Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian believes that there is no reason for a...
Vivamax marks 6 months with incredible milestones
VIVA launched Vivamax on Jan. 29, 2021, to fulfill Vic del Rosario’s dream of bringing entertainment directly to Filipinos here and abroad, which they...