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August 5, 2024

DOLE issues pay rules for twin August holidays

MANILA: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday issued pay rules for two holidays this month.

In Labor Advisory No. 9, Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma advised employers on the proper payment of wages for Aug. 21 (Ninoy Aquino Day) and A…

Camiguin debunks ‘food poisoning’ claims

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The provincial government of Camiguin has debunked claims of food poisoning, as some social media posts alleged.

Dr. Magnolia Naman, officer-in-charge of Catarman District Hospital in Catarman town, said no such cases occurred fr…

Oil price rollback set Aug. 6

MANILA: Oil companies will reduce fuel prices on Tuesday, implementing rollbacks for diesel and kerosene prices for four straight weeks.

In separate advisories, Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell said they will slash gasoline pri…

CTA orders Dunkin’ franchise to pay P65-M in deficiency taxes

MANILA: Dunkin Donuts’ Philippine franchise holder, Golden Donuts Inc., has been ordered to pay nearly PHP65 million in deficiency taxes by the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA).

In its 58-page decision promulgated July 30 and published on Monday, the court…

Speaker: Proposed 2025 budget best tool to benefit all Filipinos

MANILA: Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday said the proposed PHP6.352-trillion national budget for 2025 is the “best tool” to sustain economic growth and benefit all Filipinos.

At the start of deliberations, Romualdez said Congress would ensure that …