NEA, Batelec, Nordeco and other electric cooperatives
One of the more wasteful agencies in the government, one that needs an endless subsidy from Philippine taxpayers, is the National Electrification Administration (NEA).Consider these points:1. In 2020 alone, taxpayers nationwide sent P12.9 billion to NEA, then another P2 to
The global installed base of connected vending machines reached 6.5 million in 2023
The global installed base of connected vending machines reached an estimated 6.5 million units in 2023 according to a new research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight. The Rest of the World markets are estimated to represent the largest
Majority of Britons back increased tax on online gambling as calls for reform grow ahead of Autumn Budget
New polling suggests that over half of Britons (52%) support increasing taxes on online gambling, with many prioritising a hike in gambling duties over other taxes such as income tax, VAT, and fuel duties. This comes as the Social Market Foundation
A guide to the new Employment Rights Bill: What businesses need to know
Following the general election, the new Government committed to publishing its proposals for employment law reform within 100 days. With a few days to spare, the highly anticipated Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October 2024. It is described as
Poll: 73% of Pinoys won’t vote for pro-China bets
PHOTO shows a fisherman near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on May 16, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANBy John Victor D. Ordoñez, ReporterSEVEN of 10 Filipinos will not vote for candidates perceived to be supporting of
Philippine Defense chief doubts China’s intent on South China Sea code
PHOTO SHOWS a Chinese vessel using a water cannon against a Philippine ship in the South China Sea. — PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD PHOTOTHE Philippines doubts China’s intention to negotiate a regional code of conduct in the South China Sea although
Courts asked to let Quiboloy, cohorts attend Senate probe
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOA SENATE committee on Monday asked a Pasig City trial court and Quezon City trial court to allow televangelist Apollo C. Quiboloy and his cohorts to attend a Senate hearing looking into allegations of child abuse and human
Tulfos are top senatorial bets for 2025 polls
By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, Reporter BROTHERS Erwin and Bienvenido “Ben” T. Tulfo are the top senatorial bets of Filipinos for the 2025 midterm elections, an October survey, conducted after the filing of certificate of candidacy (CoC), found. Market research firm Acquisition
Napolcom commissioner resigns
THE Marcos administration has accepted the resignation of National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Edilberto D.C. Leonardo, who was linked to the murder of a former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) official.In a letter addressed to Interior Secretary Juanito Victor Catibayan
DoJ clarifies 20% PWD discount
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANTHE 20% discount and value-added tax (VAT) exemption for persons with disability (PWD) apply to the total cost of a group meal if it can be proven that the food is exclusively for their consumption, according to the