Equity and consistency in granting tax refunds

 Economy
Aug 142013
 

THE DYNAMIC character of tax laws is due in large part to the wealth of jurisprudence that through the years have helped interpret, clarify and elaborate Tax Code provisions and their implementing rules and regulations. On some occasions, court rulings have even upheld the constitutionality of tax issuances and looked favorably on decisions and policies made by tax officials. Judicial interpretations both from the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) and the Supreme Court (SC) breathe new life to tax laws, introducing insightful perspectives. Nowhere is this more evident than in the refunds of excess creditable withholding tax (CWT).

JC de Vera wants Maja, Kim, Sarah as leading ladies

 Entertainment
Aug 142013
 
JC de Vera wants Maja, Kim, Sarah as leading ladies

THE newest member of the Kapamilya Network, JC de Vera, is keen about having Maja Salvador, Kim Chiu, and Sarah Geronimo as his leading ladies in his future projects. In an interview with Toni Gonazaga and Charlene Gonzales-Muhlach in The Buzz last Sunday, the Kapatid-turned-Kapamilya actor (but originally a Kapuso hunk) revealed that he finds these three girls interesting to work with because of their innate talents, like dancing. As the 27-year-old actor mentioned the names of these girls, one thing immediately popped up in my mind — all of them have a story to share about Gerald Anderson. Well, we know that Maja is the girlfriend of Gerald right now while Kim was the former and Sarah was “the almost”. Still, there might not be some malice to the choices made by JC. It just simply happened that he also likes the personality of these three. Or, does it mean that his taste on women can likened to that of Gerald’s? I’m justasking, though. JC started his showbiz career with the Kapuso Network in 2003 where he became part of the teen-oriented show Click. In 2010, the actor ended his six-and-a-half-year stint with GMA and signed a three-year non-exclusive tie with the Kapatid Network where he topbilled some TV series like My Driver Sweet Lover, Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum, and Valiente. He was also a mainstay of the gag show LokoMoko U. New teleserye JC announced that he is going to star in a teleserye alongside Angel Locsin, Jericho Read More …

NDRRMC: Labuyo death toll rises to 7, damage nears P1 billion

 News
Aug 142013
 
NDRRMC: Labuyo death toll rises to 7, damage nears P1 billion

Labuyo causes landslides, flood in Baguio. Rescuers clear debris from a road after a landslide that occurred at the height of Typhoon Labuyo (Utor) in Baguio City on Monday, August 12. The strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year triggered landslides and floods, disrupting power and communication links, leaving one person dead and 13 fishermen missing. Reuters The death toll from Typhoon Labuyo rose to seven Wednesday afternoon, with a resident of Isabela being the latest fatality, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said Wednesday. NDRRMC spokesman Maj. Reynaldo Balido said Army troops found the body of Benie Almario Labios, 46, at Dipangit village in Jones town in Isabela. “Nakita siya ng tropa ng Philippine Army, ang 86th Infantry Battalion, sa Dipangit, Jones, Isabela,” Balido said in an interview on dzBB radio. Labios was initially reported missing last Monday. The NDRRMC’s 3 p.m. update said that five people were missing while at least seven were injured. According to the council, Labuyo affected at least 45,249 families or 204,627 people in 475 villages in 84 towns and five cities in 16 provinces. It likewise noted a “significant increase” in the number of affected families or persons in Cagayan Valley. Of those affected, 2,641 families or 11,855 people are housed in 57 evacuation centers. As of Wednesday afternoon, 29 roads were still impassable,including 14 in Cordillera, 12 in Central Luzon, and one each in Ilocos and Cagayan Valley. The NDRRMC said 13 bridges were rendered impassable, while power outages Read More …

KUALA LUMPUR AND PALAWAN 5 NIGHTS + AIR VIA PHILIPPINE AIRLINES FROM $1,899

 Entertainment
Aug 142013
 

MALAYSIA AND PHILIPPINES – RICH HERITAGE & NATURAL BEAUTY Experience Malaysia and the Philippines in a five-night trip to each country’s iconic scenery and natural wonders. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, enjoy a tour that includes the National Monument, Independence Square (the heart of downtown Kuala Lumpur surrounded by impressive historical buildings), and a drive around […]

Hyundai, Kia workers vote to strike

 General
Aug 142013
 
Hyundai, Kia workers vote to strike

Agence France-Presse 1:37 pm | Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 SEOUL – Workers at top South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor voted Wednesday to strike for better pay and working conditions — a year after ending the costliest dispute in the company’s history. Ignoring an appeal from management, labor unions at Hyundai and its affiliate Kia Motors opted for industrial action, which will begin after a legally-binding period of mediation which typically lasts around 10 days. Hyundai’s union wants a 130,500 won ($120) increase in basic monthly salary for workers, a performance-based bonus equivalent to eight month wages and a one-off shared cash payment for members amounting to $2.4 billion — or 30 percent of last year’s net profit. Kia’s union has presented similar proposals. The Hyundai management had tried to avoid a costly stoppage with a message to unionized workers saying the company could not afford to meet their demands at a time of heightened competition and slowing growth in overseas markets. “We’ve seen a decline in our earnings because foreign brands quickly eat into our domestic market share and the economy at home and abroad remains sluggish,” the message said. The union staged 28 partial strikes between July and September last year, cutting production by more than 82,000 vehicles valued at 1.7 trillion won ($1.5 billion). Kia lost an estimated 1.03 trillion won to industrial action in 2012. Hyundai’s second quarter net profit this year fell 1.0 percent from a year earlier to 2.52 trillion won. Follow Us Recent Stories: Read More …

NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR HIRING A WORKER

 Entertainment
Aug 142013
 

By Atty. Henry Moyal Q. I sponsored my mother and sister three years ago under the Family Class category. At that time it was possible to sponsor a parent. When I sponsored my mother, my sister was around 21 years old and in school. We are now in the process of completing the application forms requested […]

MUAY THAI KICKBOXING SET TO STRIKE FAN EXCITEMENT AT PECHANGA RESORT & CASINO THIS SUMMER

 Entertainment
Aug 132013
 

– Women Fighters Take Center Stage in Fights to Be Broadcast on FSN PrimeTicket – TEMECULA, Calif. – Ten hard-hard hitting WCK Muay Thai Kickboxing fights with several major titles on the line are set for Saturday, August 24 at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Muay Thai fans should mark their calendars for the World Championship […]

PAGASA employees finally receive overdue benefits – report

 News
Aug 132013
 
PAGASA employees finally receive overdue benefits - report

After several long months of waiting, the country’s weather forecasters finally received some of their overdue benefits. Philippine Weathermen Employees Association head Ramon Agustin said the Budget Department had released the funds and the benefits were received Tuesday noon, radio dzBB reported Tuesday night. The benefits the PAGASA personnel received included longevity and hazard pay from January to June. The weathermen had been waiting for their benefits since January. Agustin thanked their supporters and hoped there would be no repeat of a delay. A report from the state-run Philippines News Agency quoted Agustin as saying the benefits range from P20,000 to P100,000, depending on their salary grades. He said a forecaster can receive at least P60,000 in perks for six months. Earlier this month, PAGASA lost another weather specialist Ricky Fabregas, reportedly after he failed to get his long-overdue benefits. A report by dzBB’s Allan Gatus said Fabregas left for the Congo to take a lower-ranking but higher-paying job. The salary in Congo was about five times Fabregas’ salary in PAGASA – nearly P100,000 a month at his new job compared to his P20,000 monthly pay at PAGASA. — DVM, GMA News

President Aquino cites Brother Industries for expanding business in the Philippines

 Entertainment
Aug 132013
 

TANAUAN CITY, Batangas, Aug 12 (Mabuhay) — President Benigno S. Aquino III cited the Brother Industries Ltd. for expanding its business in the Philippines that spurred the growth of the manufacturing sector and created quality employment opportunities for the Filipino people. During the inauguration of the new factory of Brother Industries Philippines at the First […]

Cavite province, Zambales town under state of calamity due to Typhoon Labuyo

 News
Aug 132013
 
Cavite province, Zambales town under state of calamity due to Typhoon Labuyo

Aurora hardest hit by Labuyo. A stall is blown away by the strong winds brought by Typhoon Labuyo (Utor) in Baler, Aurora province on Monday, August 12. Ronald Leander Cavite province and Masinloc town in Zambales were placed under a state of calamity Tuesday following the destruction caused by Typhoon Labuyo (Utor). Earlier, three towns in Aurora were placed under a state of calamity because of Labuyo. In Cavite, Vice Governor Ramon “Jolo” Revilla III said the provincial board passed two resolutions declaring a state of calamity via Resolutions No. 67-S-2013 and 68-S-2013. The resolutions, posted on Revilla’s Twitter account, placed the province under a state of calamity, not only bacause of Labuyo, but also because of an oil spill off Rosario town last week. At least four towns in the province were affected by a diesel spill last week, which affected the livelihood of some 300 fishermen. Petron Corp. on Monday took responsibility for the leak. Zambales Masinloc town town in Zambales province was placed under a state of calamity Tuesday, after floods cause by Labuyo displaced residents, and destroyed roads and bridges, the Philippine News Agency reported. The report said seven barangays in Masinloc town were flooded, with waters reaching two to five feet high as of Monday afternoon. The town areas affected were North Poblacion, South Poblacion, Inhobol, Sto. Rosario, Tapuac, Sta. Rita, and Collat. At least 4,200 families or 25,229 people were displaced and are now in evacuation centers. Meanwhile, a part of the highway in Read More …

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