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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...

Harvard thought the Magna Carta it bought for $30 was a cheap copy. Turns out it’s from 1300 and could be worth over $20 million thumbnail
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Harvard thought the Magna Carta it bought for $30 was a cheap copy. Turns out it’s from 1300 and could be worth over $20 million

The original Magna Carta established in 1215 the principle that the king is subject to law, and it has formed the basis of constitutions...

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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...

Over 1,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike over ‘restrictive new dress code’ of black shirts under their green aprons thumbnail
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Over 1,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike over ‘restrictive new dress code’ of black shirts under their green aprons

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol put new limits starting Monday on what its baristas can wear under their green aprons. More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas...

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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...

Military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington have a hotline. It hasn’t worked for over 3 years thumbnail
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Military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington have a hotline. It hasn’t worked for over 3 years

The FAA said the dedicated direct access line between air traffic controllers at Reagan and the Pentagon’s Army heliport hasn’t worked since 2022...

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COVID&19 spikes in Hong Kong, Singapore as new wave spreads

The surge in two of Asia’s biggest cities comes as COVID has risen across the region in recent months, with waves of the...

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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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Court rejects European Commission’s refusal to share texts between von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO during COVID pandemic

A top European court ruled that the European Commission was wrong to refuse The New York Times access to the text messages. A...