BIR appeals CTA ruling on condo fees’ tax exemption

MANILA — The Bureau of Internal Revenue has appealed the tax-exemption ruling by the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) on condominium dues, membership fees and other...

Pinoy killed in a ‘hate crime’

MANILA — US authorities were requested on Thursday to locate the killer of a Filipino who allegedly died in a ‘hate crime.’ According to police reports,...

Sandiganbayan hears Jinggoy’s bail petition

MANILA — Facing a non-bailable offense of plunder, Senator Jinggoy Estrada and three of his co-accused in the plunder case are now hearing their petition to...

Palace spokesman hits back at China

MANILA — After China’s foreign ministry accused the country for stirring tensions in the disputed waters, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda hit back saying China is guilty of...

Jinggoy’s case nearly jeopardized

MANILA — With a motion to admit the amended charge sheet, the special prosecution panel has nearly jeopardized the case against Senator Jinggoy Estrada and other...

US, PH begin naval exercises off China-claimed sea

Amidst continued heated disputes over the South China Sea, the United States and the Philippines began their joint naval drills on Thursday in near waters near...

LPA, habagat combine to bring rains over Metro Manila

President Aquino, not exempt from spam texts

MANILA – Spam texts – both a nuisance and nuance of today’s world of modern marketing. From mall sales to condo open house viewings, to the...

Bongbong, keeping options open for 2016

The year 2016 may seem far off, but we all know how quickly time flies. Before we know it, Philippine elections will be around the corner....

Aquino wants prison modernized before yearend

CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija — President Benigno Simeon Aquino III wants the national penitentiary modernized as justice department pushes its transfer to an area in Laur,...