MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos’ visa applications for South Korea have spiked by up to 17 percent during the traditionally ...
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — At least 1,741 graduates including top-ranking former members of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) gathered to celebrate the PMA Alumni Homecoming at the Borromeo Field, ...
SB19 tackles Filipino visa struggles and systemic inequalities in their new single “Visa,” delivering catchy pop with social commentary ...
Boy band Seventeen member DK is set to be featured in a new song for the popular Naver Webtoon “Return of the Blossoming Blade” (2021-), which will be released on Monday at 6 p.m.
Defending champions China are looking to recreate their glory days at the Women's Asian Cup, but the Steel Roses' hopes of a record 10th title face a daunting challenge from powerhouse Japan, hosts ...
Cebuano radio jockey and columnist Mel B. Libre was a volunteer for the election watchdog National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections when former President Corazon Aquino was in Fuente Osmeña ...
Forty years later, the 1986 People Power Revolution stands as a turning point in Philippine history—a movement fueled by ...
Filipinos Commemorate the EDSA PEOPLE POWER REVOLUTION, Now in its 40th YEAR February 25, 2026. The day ends a 4-day commemoration of the Edsa People ...
Beijing-based MizarVision has stepped up disclosures on American deployments across West Asia, highlighting China’s expanding ...
Four musical talents representing diverse backgrounds, from Philippine pop to American jazz, star in a show titled “Cuatro” ...
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Tax gamble

For a government that’s cash-strapped, I cannot understand why Congress is abolishing the travel tax as well as reducing the tax on nicotine juice for vaping products. Both actions will erode revenue ...