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DOF defends Marcos decision to limit suspension of fuel taxes

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Finance (DOF) on Tuesday defended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s limited suspension of fuel taxes even after being granted broader powers last month to reduce or suspend the excise and value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products. Marcos on Monday announced the suspension of the excise only on liquefied petroleum gas

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Cost, not fear, keeps Filipinos away from vaccines

MANILA, Philippines — Health experts said on Tuesday that while Filipinos are now less hesitant about getting vaccinated, many still lack access for financial reasons. “It’s not about hesitancy, it’s not about the scare, because people now are really, especially adults, into a higher awareness of getting the vaccine,” infectious disease expert Rontgene Solante said

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ICI turns over ex-DPWH exec’s luxury vehicles to Ombudsman

MANILA, Philippines — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Tuesday turned over to the Office of the Ombudsman two luxury vehicles belonging to dismissed Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Brice Hernandez. Hernandez surrendered the black GMC Yukon Denali and a navy blue Lamborghini Urus Performante to the ICI on Sept. 19

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CA upholds dismissal of PS-DBM official over Pharmally case

MANILA, Philippines — The Court of Appeals (CA) has upheld the administrative liability of Warren Rex Liong, former official of the Procurement Service-Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM), in connection with the P4.4-billion alleged anomalous contracts for COVID-19 supplies cornered by Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. in 2020. In a decision dated April 8, the appellate court’s

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Barzaga posts P384,000 bail for 8 counts of cyberlibel

MANILA, Philippines — Cavite Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga was released on Monday night after he posted bail of P384,000 in connection with the cyberlibel complaints filed against him. Barzaga posted bail before the Makati City Regional Trial Court’s Branch 147, Cavite police spokesperson Lt. Sarah Jane Drio told the Inquirer in a phone interview on

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