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BIR moves to scrap VAT on power system loss charges

DAVAO CITY (September 2)— Electricity consumers could soon see a lower amount on their power bills as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) moves to remove the 12 percent...

DepEd toughens campus-violence sanctions, but can schools enforce them?

MANILA (September 2) — The Department of Education (DepEd) is tightening sanctions against students involved in serious bullying,...

Meet Viggo: The Philippine Eagle on the P1,000 bill

DAVAO CITY (September 2) — For many Filipinos, the Philippine Eagle is a familiar image on the P1,000...

Making every peso count for children: CBETT expands across Mindanao

DAVAO CITY (September 2) — When government officials decide how to spend public money, families want to know...

DepEd school safety drill to focus on preparedness, not fear

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (September 2) — Schools across the country will hold a nationwide safety drill on...
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1 killed, 1 hurt during magnitude 4.3 quake in NoCot

COTABATO CITY – A 65-year-old man died while an 18-year-old boy was hurt during the magnitude 4.3 quake that shook North Cotabato province at 9...

Protest greets opening of Pagcor-run casino in GenSan

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Catholic church leaders and members of various civic groups denounced the opening here on Tuesday of a casino operated by the...

GenSan hog farm workers losing jobs due to ASF scare

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Several hog farms here have reportedly laid off workers due to mounting losses as a result of the declining sales in...

CA confirms Wendel Avisado as DBM Secretary

DAVAO CITY --- The powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday unanimously confirmed the ad interim appointment of Budget Secretary Wendel ...

Immigration stops 100 female prospective OFWs from leaving Zamboanga Port

DAVAO CITY --- The Bureau of Immigration stopped some 110 prospective Overseas Filipino Workers from leaving Zamboanga port to Sandakan Malaysia. Immigration Commissioner...

Court orders arrest of 18 Alamcco execs over investment scam

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A regional court in Sarangani province has ordered the arrest of at least 18 officials of a cooperative based in Alabel...
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