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BIR simplifies documentary req’ts for VAT refund

THE BUREAU of Internal Revenue (BIR) on Wednesday said it has streamlined the documents needed to claim value-added tax (VAT) refunds. “The BIR,...

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Filipinos turn electric amid high fuel prices

JOHN REX O. GAVALES, a 22-year-old entrepreneur from Bulacan province north of the Philippine capital, bought his Chinese-made BYD Seagull electric car last...

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Lawmakers urged to prioritize energy reforms in the next Congress

INCOMING LAWMAKERS should prioritize measures that would prioritize energy security, particularly amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) and reforms that...

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Contact centers target 5% growth

THE CONTACT CENTER Association of the Philippines (CCAP) is projecting at least 5% growth in revenues and jobs this year, even as companies...

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A sip of something special: SM Store x CBTL’s exclusive Chocolate Cloud Series

SM Store truly has it all for you and it’s more than just great finds and good vibes. You can now enjoy The...

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“Junglia Okinawa” Nature Theme Park Opens

HEADLINES Nakijin, Okinawa Pref., July 25 (Jiji Press)–Junglia Okinawa, a large-scale nature-themed amusement park, opened on Friday in the Yanbaru region of the...

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Ishiba Briefs Party Leaders on Japan&U.S. Tariff Deal

HEADLINES Tokyo, July 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with other ruling and opposition party leaders Friday to explain his administration’s...

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PM Ishiba Orders Steps to Mitigate U.S. Tariffs

HEADLINES Tokyo, July 25 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday ordered related ministers to take steps to mitigate the impact of...

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Japan Police Set Up Website for Crime Victim Support

HEADLINES Tokyo, July 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Police Agency has established a portal website for crime victims, to help them by offering links...

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Tokyo Gov. Koike Seeks to Attract U.N. Functions

HEADLINES New York, July 24 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike expressed her eagerness to attract part of the United Nations’ functions to the...