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Find out the most commonly asked questions about VAT-exempt drugs for diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law. What are the benefits of TRAIN Law for people with diabetes, hypertension, (“high blood”), and high cholesterol? Beginning January 1, 2019, the sale of drugs against diabetes, hypertension, (“high … Read more
The Julian Cruz Balmaseda Award is the highest recognition KWF (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino) offers for a unique thesis or dissertation in science, mathematics, social sciences, or related articles using the Filipino language. Ang Gawad Julian Cruz Balmaseda ay ang pinakamataas na pagkilala na handog ng KWF (Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino) para sa natatanging tesis … Read more
Let’s familiarize ourselves with the Philippines’ tropical cyclone warning system signals. Through this, we can make the appropriate preparations whenever we are confronted with severe weather conditions. TCWS No.1 Wind impact: No to very light damage Expect impact of 30-60 kph winds in 36 hours Wave height: 1.25-4.0 meters TCWS No.2 Wind impact: Light … Read more
Amelia Lapena Bonifacio is the “The Grande Dame of South East Asian Children’s Theatre”. She used puppets to beautifully tell folktales and epics, with mostly children as her audience. She founded Teatrong Mulat, which has produced a number of acclaimed full-length musical puppet plays performed not just in the Philippines but around the world. Dubbed … Read more
GOOD NEWS: Total government collections from January to October 2018 have reached PHP 2.36 trillion. Total Collection – Php 2.36 trillion BIR – Php1.61 trillion Bureau of Customs – Php 490.6 billion Other Offices (Immigration tax, BFP, CHED, NCAA, DENR, LTO) – Php 18.19 billion Non-Tax Revenue (BTr Income, Privatization, Fees and Charges) – Php … Read more