Monthly Archives: August 2010

US businessmen for auto manufacturing

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

To develop local supply chain, create more jobs American businessmen want the government to come up with a national automotive policy that puts focus on assembly and auto parts manufacturing because that would develop the local supply chain that would create more jobs in the country.

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Simplifying the tax system: The way to go

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

THE Philippines does not lack for a comprehensive tax system. In fact, we adopted the best from both worlds—United States and Europe, with a plethora of taxes that are all-encompassing in coverage.

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A taxing problem

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

MOST ECONOMISTS agree that the single most critical economic imperative for the Aquino government now is to dramatically hike government revenues. The previous government left behind a P197-billion deficit in the first half of the year, much more than the P153 billion incurred in the same period last year. This is already more than three-fourths…

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Construction jobs up for grabs in Guam, CNMI

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

Thousands of construction jobs in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI) could be available to prospective overseas Filipino workers should a US military hospital project there push through.

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Climate change will hit the poorest Filipinos the hardest’ (Conclusion)

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

Building resilience The impact of climate change on agriculture will hit the poorest Filipinos first and hardest, so exploring ways to help farmers adapt to the changing climate is of critical importance in the Philippines, according to William Dar, director general of the India-based International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics.

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New CICT chief vows to tackle tech reforms

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

THERE WERE other names — other than Atty. Ivan John E. Uy — that were considered to be the country’s next technology chief. Despite being an unpopular candidate, his eventual appointment has ruled out the possible abolishing of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT).

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Government urged to access climate fund directly, not through WB

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

THE Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (iCSC) is urging the Philippine government to access the United Nations Adaptation Fund (AF) directly instead of going through channels like the Washington-based lender, the World Bank Group.

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Substantiation of input tax credits

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

Taxes are the lifeblood of the nation. In fact, under Philippine laws, statutes that grant tax exemptions are construed strictissimi juris against the taxpayer and liberally in favor of the taxing authority.

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20% discount on medicines for disabled constitutional–CA

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

THE Court of Appeals (CA) has declared constitutional the provision in Republic Act (RA) 9442 that grants persons with disability (PWDs) at least 20-percent discount for the purchase of medicines in all drugstores nationwide.

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ADB urged to adopt ‘greener’ strategies for transport projects

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

THE carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions of the transport sector in Asia are expected to increase by 54 percent by 2030 if nothing is done to control them.

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Men who earn less than women more likely to cheat: study

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

WASHINGTON – Men who earn less than their female partner are more likely to cheat on her, a study published Monday found. Cheating may be a man’s way of trying to restore his gender identity when he feels it is under threat, Christin Munsch, a sociology doctorate candidate at Cornell University, says in the study,…

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Salceda’s war against excessive toll fees

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

Albay Governor Joey Salceda has mounted a vigorous and determined media campaign against the 277 percent (not 250 percent, he says) increase in the toll at the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). He has strong and cogent arguments against the legality and desirability of the onerous rate increase. He has also provided the best analysis of…

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Probe wage violators for potential tax dodging

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

The Bureau of Internal Revenue should immediately audit the erring firms for possible non-payment or underpayment of their tax obligations.

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Teachers’ group asks SC to void faulty GSIS deductions

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

A TEACHERS’ group on Monday filed a petition asking the Supreme Court (SC) to nullify the recurring deductions allegedly made from the salaries of the teachers and other government employees on three Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) policies.

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Worker who resigned asks for separation pay

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

Dear PAO, I have been employed for almost ten years. However, due to my desire to look for a greener pasture abroad, I decided to resign from my current job. Am I entitled to a separation pay? Manny

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RP trails Asean peers in per capita income

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

Philippine per capita income would be able to pull alongside those of its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) neighbors only by 2015 despite a growth assumption of 10 percent this year onward, a senior official from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said on Monday. In a presentation to reporters, BSP Deputy Governor Diwa…

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Davao, Sta. Rosa head list of 10 ‘next wave cities’

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – The Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP), Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) have identified 10 “next wave cities” nationwide in terms of their potential as information technology-business process outsourcing (IT-BPO) hubs.

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BSP says GDP needs to grow by 10%

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – Monetary authorities stressed the need for the Philippines to expand its domestic output as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP) by at least 10 percent to catch up with its neighbors as the country continued to lag behind other countries in the region over the medium term. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…

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COA: SSS owes P979 million to members

Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) owes almost 2.2 million of its members some P979.49 million in loan overpayments and is not doing enough to refund the amount.

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Published by rudy Date posted on August 17, 2010

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187 wage order violators found in Cordi Region

Published by rudy Date posted on August 16, 2010

BAGUIO CITY– At least 187 employers in the region were found by labor officials in violation of the minimum wage law, thereby depriving their employees of necessary compensation.

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IRR on OFWs’ law out

Published by rudy Date posted on August 16, 2010

The Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE), through the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA), released last Friday the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 10022 or the amended Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipino Act of 1995.

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At last—a consensus bill on population

Published by rudy Date posted on August 16, 2010

SOME MAY deride the “affluent” business sector as just thinking of themselves and of profit. This time, a business initiative may be crafting the most acceptable consensus bill on population, family planning and development. Led by respected leaders of the Management Association of the Philippines, Makati Business Club, Bishops-Businessmen Conference and the Philippine Center for…

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C. Visayas workers get P18-wage hike

Published by rudy Date posted on August 16, 2010

CEBU CITY, Philippines –The workers in Central Visayas could expect an additional P18 of their daily minimum wage at the end of August.

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Unified ID bill revived

Published by rudy Date posted on August 16, 2010

A LAWMAKER has revived the bill proposing the issuance of a national identification (ID) card, with additional details on vital information of every citizen and resident alien.

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House education body priorities listed

Published by rudy Date posted on August 16, 2010

THE HOUSE committee on basic education and culture has lined up priority bills anchored on four issues: language, science, facility and student financial aid.

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Sexuality and reproductive health rights: a situationer in the Philippines

Published by rudy Date posted on August 16, 2010

The Reproductive Health Bill in the 15 th Congress Part 1: Sexuality and Reproductive Health Rights: A Situationer in the Philippines The Reproductive Health (RH) Bill – declared “dead” in the final days of the 14th Congress – has already seen a revival within the first 100 days of the new administration. Minority Floor Leader…

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More Filipinos believe climate change dangerous: survey

Published by rudy Date posted on August 16, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – Seven out of 10 Filipinos believe that climate change is a danger to both the environment and their families, a new survey by Pulse Asia revealed Monday.

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Safety group airs concern over Robredo fire policy

Published by rudy Date posted on August 16, 2010

THE Safety Organization of the Philippines (SOP) over the weekend expressed opposition and concern over a recent memorandum issued by Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo on the “rushed” submission of fire and safety assessment of newly constructed buildings in the country. The group said that the policy change initiated by Robredo goes against…

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Lawmaker pushes salary hike for LGU execs, workers

Published by rudy Date posted on August 16, 2010

MANILA, Philippines – A lawmaker has filed a measure increasing the salaries of officials and employees of local government units (LGUs).

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