March 18, 2010 Manila, Philippines
Archive for July, 2008
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Despite Claims of Losses, ‘Big 3′ Rake in Billions in Oil Profits
While the Big Three oil firms in the Philippines claim losses due to under-recoveries, their mother companies abroad continue to report record billions in profits, according to independent think-tank Ibon Foundation.
7/17/08 09:43 AM Full Story
The Sacred VATThere is a growing clamor for the removal of the VAT on petroleum products to ease local prices, especially since it adds from P4 to P6 peso to pump prices. Just recently, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines echoed the same demand. But the Arroyo government flatly rejected it. What is it with the VAT that the Arroyo government is so adamant at rejecting all proposals to remove this form of taxation on petroleum products?
7/17/08 09:40 AM Full Story
Mother Pleads for Release of Daughters Held by AFP
7/17/08 09:34 AM Full Story
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