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Government sees better coordination in fight vs smugglers, tax evaders

By Iris Gonzales | July 5, 2010 - 12:00am

The Department of Finance, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) are expected to have better coordination in the government’s fight against smuggling and tax evaders given the...

Business

Bureau of Customs deputy to be OIC for next 2 weeks

By Ghio Ong | July 5, 2010 - 12:00am

Customs Deputy Commissioner Alexander Arevalo will temporarily head the Bureau of Customs (BOC) while President Aquino is still looking for people to fill the remaining vacant positions in his Cabinet.

Headlines

2 more groups eye Fujimi property

By Iris Gonzales | December 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Two more real estate groups with presence in Japan have expressed interest in vying for the government’s posh property in Fujimi, Japan, bringing the total number of interested parties to a total of five...

Business

Government fails anew to bid out property in Japan

By Iris Gonzales | December 4, 2009 - 12:00am

The government failed anew to bid its real estate property in Fujimi, Japan due to some technical problems, Finance Undersecretary Estela Sales said yesterday.

Business

3 groups eye RP's Fujimi property

By Iris Gonzales | November 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Three real estate groups with presence in Japan are vying for the government’s grand Fujimi property, Finance Undersecretary Estela Sales said yesterday.

Business

Imported books to be tax exempt permanently

By Iris Gonzales | October 7, 2009 - 12:00am

The Department of Finance (DOF) is preparing a new order that would effectively make the interim tax-exempt status given to imported books permanent, Finance Undersecretary Estela Sales said.

Business

Department of Finance's fuel-marking project to go full-blast starting January

By Iris Gonzales | July 27, 2009 - 12:00am

The Department of Finance (DOF) will go full blast with its fuel-marking project starting January next year, a ranking official said.

Business

Bureau of Customs mulls smuggling raps vs cruise firm

By Evelyn Macairan | May 31, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim yesterday warned business owners in the city against falling prey to extortionists posing as City Hall inspectors.

Metro

Government tightens CBW rules to stem smuggling

By Iris Gonzales | October 13, 2008 - 12:00am

The Department of Finance is consolidating all rules on Customs bonded warehouses (CBW) as part of efforts to curb the ...

Business