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Government studying measures to lessen VAT impact from power, oil sectors

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | May 31, 2005 - 12:00am

The government is readying measures to lessen the social impact of the expanded value-added tax (VAT) law when it is implemented starting July. In a joint press conference, officials of the Department of Finance,...

Headlines

Concepcion sees volatile oil prices till May, proposes energy-saving measures

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 12, 2005 - 12:00am

Industrialist and consumer advocate Raul T. Concepcion urged consumers yesterday to support the government’s energy conservation efforts as oil prices are expected to remain volatile until May this year. Concepcion,...

Business