CitizenWatch Philippines on Thursday affirmed its support for the passage of two House bills proposing the amendment of the “archaic” National Building Code. Christopher Belmonte, co-convenor of the consumer advocacy group said House Bills 900 and 8534 filed by Reps. Christian Yap and Jose Sarte Salceda, respectively, would boost the…
APART from luxury goods, higher taxes should also be imposed on non-essential goods such as alcohol, according to the Sin Tax Coalition and the Action for Economic Reforms (AER). AER issued the statement on the heels of the proposal of House of Representatives Ways and Means Chairperson Jose Sarte Salceda…
WHILE the price of onion is expected to decrease, Filipinos will still be facing a number of challenges this year including new taxes, more borrowings, and less ayuda, according to Ibon Foundation Inc. Ibon Executive Director Jose Enrique A. Africa said the economy is also expected to post slower growth…
The House Committee on Ways and Means wants Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Felipe M. Medalla to explain how the country can boost its reserves and ensure that tightening monetary policy will not stifle economic growth. House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jose Sarte Salceda said he also…
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