House Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) says that the House tax panel wants to fight illicit trade in tobacco products by banning the sale of tobacco products online. Only those that are registered with the DTI and BIR, after the agencies publish such a list, will be allowed access to […]
Read MoreRep. Joey Sarte Salceda PBBM exercised a prerogative that is well within the scope of his powers over PAGCOR. And frankly, this phase-out is best undertaken during the capable leadership of Chairman Al Tengco than under any other person. PBBM’s instructions to PAGCOR is now the settled policy of this administration. Now, there will be […]
Read MoreWhile challenges remain, President Marcos has strong wins to tout. Inflation is down to 3.7 percent, within the target range. Unemployment is at 4.1 percent, strong considering our high interest rates. Growth is at 5.7 percent, solid considering China’s slowdown and the generally hostile global conditions. PBBM has also secured an agreement with India to […]
Read MoreHouse Ways and Means Chair Joey Sarte Salceda (Albay, 2nd district) congratulated the Marcos administration for its successful efforts to have the Philippines host the Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) Board under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Salceda was elected first Asian co-chair elected by 180 nation-states to UN Green Climate Fund, a […]
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