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P34 B allocated for dev’t of roads leading to major tourist spots

By Charlie Lagasca | October 27, 2013 - 12:00am

The national government allocated P34 billion for the rehabilitation and development of roads and bridges leading to major tourist destinations in the country, including the Capissaan cave systems here, to boost...

Headlines

DOT, CCCI to hold briefing on new standards for hotels

By Grace Melanie L. Lacamiento | June 20, 2013 - 12:00am

In cooperation with the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) will conduct a briefing on the new accreditation standards for hotels, resorts, and apartment hotels today at...

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Administration should consider new taxes - Teves

By Iris Gonzales | August 8, 2011 - 12:00am

The Aquino administration should strongly consider slapping new taxes so that it could raise revenues for its projects and help cushion the economy in case another global financial crisis erupts, former Finance Secretary...

Business

20th Creba convention to focus on real estate, tourism

August 3, 2011 - 12:00am

The influx of tourists, balikbayans, and overseas Filipinos visiting the country brings unprecedented interest, opportunities and resources to the Philippine economy.

Business

Bureau of Immigration, Tourism body sign accord for special investor's visa

By Evelyn Macairan | September 10, 2010 - 12:00am

Foreigners who have set up businesses within the tourism enterprise zones or tourist spots in the country will be required to secure a special investor’s resident visa (SIRA) from the Bureau of Immigration...

Business

Osmeña supports DOF call to review tax exemptions

By Marvin Sy | July 16, 2010 - 12:00am

Sen. Sergio Osmeña III is supporting the call of the Department of Finance to review the numerous tax breaks granted by Congress over the past two years.

Business

2009 budget deficit seen at P290 billion

By Iris Gonzales | January 26, 2010 - 12:00am

The government said yesterday that the estimated budget deficit for 2009 is P290 billion, above the P250 billion official full-year ceiling but slightly below an earlier estimate of P300 billion.

Business

BIR to closely monitor tax eroding measures, incentives

By Iris Gonzales | January 23, 2010 - 12:00am

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has formed a committee that would closely monitor tax eroding measures and investment incentives programs of the government in a bid to help boost state coffers.

Business

RP budget deficit may widen to P318 billion in 2010 - think tank

By Iris Gonzales | January 19, 2010 - 12:00am

The government’s budget deficit may widen to as much as P318 billion this year, above the revised official estimate of P293 billion, New York-based think-tank GlobalSource said in its quarterly report on the...

Business

Government to continue war vs corruption, smuggling

By Iris Gonzales | January 3, 2010 - 12:00am

The government said it would continue to address corruption and rampant smuggling in the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) as part of efforts to fix the country’s fragile fiscal...

Business