Monthly Archives: August 2014

Volunteer lineman injured while fixing Albay’s power lines tripped by ‘Glenda’

Published by rudy Date posted on August 14, 2014

Injury comes 2 weeks after another lineman was electrocuted OAS, Albay, Philippines—A volunteer lineman from Dagupan City was seriously burned while helping restore power lines in Albay downed by Typhoon “Glenda” (Rammasun).

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Survey says

Published by rudy Date posted on August 14, 2014

Edwin Lacierda is confident there’s nothing to worry about. That is his reaction to the latest SWS survey that shows the steepest fall in P-Noy’s approval ratings thus far. Released last Monday, the survey gave government a +29 net satisfaction rating, down from +45 last March.

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Tax consultants’ organization bats for lower income tax rates, inflation-sensitive brackets

Published by rudy Date posted on August 14, 2014

MANILA – The country’s organization of tax consultants and advisers is pushing for legislation that will index income tax brackets to inflation and reduce tax rates.

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Indigenous peoples: Discrimination within and without

Published by rudy Date posted on August 14, 2014

Last Saturday (which providentially was also World Indigenous People’s Day), an interesting round table discussion was held at the University of Asia and the Pacific on indigenous people’s rights. It was led by Ambassador Jose Romero, and done under the auspices of the Center for Research and Communication and UA&P’s School of Law and Governance.…

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DOH: Most in need is medical assistance priority

Published by rudy Date posted on August 14, 2014

“Every Filipino, regardless of status in life, should have equal access to healthcare. This is the essence of Kalusugan Pangkalahatan,” Secretary of Health Enrique Ona said.

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Fil-Canadian youth’s English fluency, hard work not enough for upward mobility — study

Published by rudy Date posted on August 14, 2014

TORONTO, Canada – While there is considerable upward mobility among children of immigrants in Canada some groups, including Filipino youth, are less likely to be among them, a study reported.

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One term is enough for PH President

Published by rudy Date posted on August 14, 2014

RECENT hints from Philippines President Benigno Aquino about running for a second term are clearly a political trial balloon. It needs to be popped, fast.

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‘Philippines has highest income tax rate in ASEAN’

Published by rudy Date posted on August 13, 2014

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino workers pay the highest income tax in the entire Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, according to the Tax Management Association of the Philippines.

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Govt, consumers and private sector must work together to avert 2015 power crisis

Published by rudy Date posted on August 12, 2014

Energy saving initiatives to alleviate the power supply situation in the summer of 2015 must be a coordinated effort of the government, consumers and private sector, instead of approaching the impending crisis to each his own, a government official said Tuesday.

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The Inurement Prohibition

Published by rudy Date posted on August 12, 2014

“Taxation is the rule and exemption is the exception.” This basic principle in taxation law has been sustained in a number of decided cases by no less than our Supreme Court. The highest tribunal has consistently held that the law does not look with favor on tax exemptions and that he who would seek to…

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GUESS | What were the most common crimes by minors in first half of year?

Published by rudy Date posted on August 11, 2014

MANILA, Philippines — Theft, mugging, and rape were the most common crimes committed by minors in the first half of the year, data from the Philippine National Police showed. Figures from the PNP’s Directorate for Investigative and Detective and Management recorded 7,764 offenses by minors, a slight dip from the 7,825 cases over the same…

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Workers oppose mine closure

Published by rudy Date posted on August 11, 2014

STA. CRUZ, Zambales—Thousands of mine workers staged a protest caravan here during the weekend to press their demand to re-open four mining companies ordered closed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), organizers said on Sunday.

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CARP drives division deep into farmers’ ranks

Published by rudy Date posted on August 11, 2014

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO— Agrarian reform continues to divide groups calling for equitable land distribution but can’t agree on how it should be done.

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Food prostitutes, death by hunger, and a feeding program

Published by rudy Date posted on August 10, 2014

LAGUNA, Philippines – Sex for food? “Before, clients from Calauan came here with a motorcycle. Then they pick up somebody with just one kilo of rice and a can of sardines. But now, they’d do it even with just a packet of noodles,” narrated Fr Salvador Pablo, head of the Salesian community in Bayan ni…

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Aquino gov’t satisfaction ratings down

Published by rudy Date posted on August 10, 2014

PUBLIC SATISFACTION with the general performance of the national government fell last quarter to a fresh all-time low for this administration, with declines recorded across all indicators, the Social Weather Stations (SWS) said in its latest report.

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Western Visayas has most complaints of violence vs women – PNP data

Published by rudy Date posted on August 9, 2014

MANILA, Philippines — The most number of complaints over violence against women in the first half of the year were filed in Western Visayas, statistics from the Philippine National Police showed.

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Awareness: Promoting the rights of world’s indigenous peoples

Published by rudy Date posted on August 8, 2014

During the first International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples (1995-2004), the United Nations (UN) General Assembly proclaimed August 9 every year as International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. In 2004, the UN proclaimed a Second International Decade (2005-2014), as “A Decade for Action and Dignity” for indigenous peoples (IPs). The decade strengthens international…

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PHL services sector a winner in 2015 ASEAN integration, agri likely to lose – business execs

Published by rudy Date posted on August 6, 2014

Not all sectors of the economy will come out as winners once the single ASEAN market in enforced next year, according business executives of highly successful Philippine companies, who say there are obvious differences that will weigh on how a particular sector will fare under an integrated region of more than 600 million people.

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Women’s participation: Why quality counts more than numbers

Published by rudy Date posted on August 6, 2014

Nana lives in a remote village. She is married with three children. Both she and her husband are farmers. Nana went to school up to grade 3. Every now and then, the households in her community are asked to attend a meeting. One day, the village leader requested her to attend a meeting the next…

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Where in the world are young people out of work?

Published by rudy Date posted on August 6, 2014

As International Youth Day approaches next week, I’ve found myself wondering what are the primary issues affecting young people throughout the world. One topic that seems to be a common thread across regions and income groups is youth unemployment, which remains more than double the rate of unemployment for the general population.

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Skin diseases as work hazard

Published by rudy Date posted on August 5, 2014

STEVE Jobs was quoted as saying: “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.” Was his death a hazard of occupation? Your opinion will be as good as mine.

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NGO linked to Cabinet execs gets monopoly of gov’t projects

Published by rudy Date posted on August 5, 2014

MANILA, Philippines – A non-government organization identified with at least two Cabinet officials has apparently cornered the bulk of projects to be funded by a multibillion-peso lump sum provision in the proposed P2.606-trillion national budget for 2015, an opposition lawmaker said yesterday.

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Tax on condominium dues: It ain’t over ’til it’s over

Published by rudy Date posted on August 5, 2014

Taxpayers, specifically condominium corporations and unit owners rejoiced when the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) came up with the recent decision in the case of Officemetro Philippines, Inc. (Formerly Regus Centres, Inc.) vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, CTA Case No. 8382 (Officemetro case).

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Where have all the children gone?

Published by rudy Date posted on August 4, 2014

MANILA, Philippines – In Caraga (Region 13), one out of four workers in palm oil plantations are children who spend their day hauling oil palm fruit bunches that weigh 15 to 45 kilograms each, according to the Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR).

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Breastfeeding, MDGs and Zero Waste

Published by rudy Date posted on August 4, 2014

It’s World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) on August 1 to 7 and this year’s theme is “Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal – For Life!” Ensuring breastfeeding is protected, promoted and supported is indeed a splendid goal with lifelong benefits for our children, mothers and the society. Making it thrive is the simplest and cheapest way for our…

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B.I. crackdown on foreign workers on

Published by rudy Date posted on August 2, 2014

No working permits only tourist visas THE Bureau of Immigration in the Davao region has launched a crackdown on illegal foreign nationals working in establishments without permits.

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DOLE reassures repatriated OFWs of reintegration services

Published by rudy Date posted on August 2, 2014

Overseas Filipino workers availing of repatriation from troubled countries were reassured of “focused and comprehensive” reintegration services from the Department of Labor and Employment.

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The 50 richest people in the Philippines

Published by rudy Date posted on August 1, 2014

Forbes magazine has released its list of top 50 richest people in the Philippines. On top for the sixth straight year is mall tycoon Henry Sy, with a $12 billion net worth – a $2.9 billion increase from a year ago.

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Fitch identifies threats to PH’s credit standing

Published by rudy Date posted on August 1, 2014

Any deterioration in the Philippines’s per-capita income, already low by global standards, and the state of governance that foreign observers rate as weak, could revert the country’s hard-won sovereign rating to below investment grade, a credit watcher said on Thursday.

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Asians trapped in Australia’s abusive migrant marriages

Published by rudy Date posted on August 1, 2014

The women come to Australia under the promise of a happy marriage, only to be exploited by their partners SYDNEY, Australia – Kanya thought she was starting a new life in Australia after arriving from India to marry her husband, but it quickly turned into a nightmare.

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