LAWMAKERS are pressing for the swift approval of an amendment to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (Epira) to strengthen regulations within the power sector. Emphasizing the susceptibility of the current Epira framework to exploitation, Rep. Caroline L. Tanchay, along with Rep. Rodante D. Marcoleta, both from SAGIP Party-list, have…
THE Philippine delegates of the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) tainted the country’s efforts in taxing tobacco and reducing smoking prevalence, according to a local civil society organization. The Sin Tax Coalition said through a statement that the Philippines…
THE House Committee on Ways and Means on Tuesday approved the tax provisions of a measure providing for the regulation of the organization and operation of community groups known as “paluwagan.” The panel, chaired by Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda, approved an unnumbered substitute bill on the proposed “Bagong Paluwagan…
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