RAISING the compensation package of employees in government-owned and -controlled corporations (GOCC) could cost P6 billion, Department of Finance (DoF) Secretary Cesar V. Purisima said last week, even as he suggested that this could be a reasonable price for strong growth in the sector.
ASIA-PACIFIC Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers meeting in Boracay over the weekend said they plan to achieve the economic bloc’s inclusiveness goals by making progress towards Asia-Pacific free trade agreements, and endorsed a Boracay Action Agenda to connect the region’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) directly to global markets.
In tax examinations, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) usually applies a set of standard procedures, with two being the most common. First, it compares the purchases reported on the Summary List of Sales (SLS) submitted by suppliers, on the one hand, with the purchases reported on the value-added tax (VAT) returns/Summary List of Purchases (SLP) by the taxpayer, also known as the Reconciliation Listing for Enforcement System (RELIEF) audit.
Who says a fun run is never fun? You’ve obviously haven’t been to Color Manila Brother Blacklight Nite Run.
Take a look at Andi’s room before giving birth to her daughter Adrianna Gabrielle.
Dra. Vicki Belo introduces Picosure to the Philippines.
By Noel T. Castorillo Jesus “Alex” Cainglet CITY Of CARSON, California – For someone, whose community involvement and commitment to serve residents in the city where he lives know no boundaries, there is no faulting Jesus “Alex” Cainglet in selecting the slogan “The Right Choice for Carson” for his campaign pitch. In an exclusive interview with this writer Thursday, May 14, Cainglet, the lone Asian American and the only Filipino American candidate in the special elections in this city on June 2nd, said that his “main reason” in running is to pursue “my community involvement and commitment to all the residents of this city, integrate my platform with the present city government and contribute more to the well being of every resident in this wonderful city.” Cainglet, the current chair of the Parks and Recreation Commission of Carson, is one of six candidates that include 4 Black Americans and 1 Caucasian vying for the remainder of the term of former Councilman Mike Gipson who has been elected to the California State Assembly. The term expires in March 2017, after which a regular election will be held to elect the city mayor and the city council members. One of Cainglet’s three major priorities if elected to the post is to invite more investors to invest in Carson and, thus, improve the economic stability of the city. Cainglet, who is a well known businessman and banker here, says he will also actively help and continue to encourage the city government to undertake and Read More …
Carla Abellana (MNS Photo) Gabby Eigenmann shared there was no awkward moment between him and Carla Abellana, the ex-girlfriend of his cousin Geoff Eigenmann, when he met her on the set of television series “Pari ‘Koy.” The 28-year-old actress is the newest addition to the GMA program, which is topbilled by Dingdong Dantes. Abellana plays the character of Michelle, the new love interest of Jude portrayed by Eigenmann. “Maganda yung tatahakin ng relationship namin kasi siya, she’s longing for a child and ako naman naghahanap ng mother figure sa anak ko,” he said. According to the actor, he made the first move to welcome Abellana. He also found out that their friendship remains the same despite the actress’ bitter split with Geoff. “Yung trabaho okay naman. Excited naman ako and ako talaga mismo yung pumasok sa tent at nag ‘hi,’ tapos yinakap ko, tapos kinamusta, and na we’re finally working together, and kamustahan about work. Okay naman kami. We’re friends,” Eigenmann said. “We’re both reaching out for whatever it is. Sa amin naman kasi wala na eh, kung ano man ang naging past nila (ni Geoff). I tell her stories about the kids. Kung tutuusin updated siya kasi sa Instagram nakikita naman niya.” He’s also happy that even though Geoff and Abellana did not end up together, the actress remained warm towards the Eigenmanns. “Kung ano man ang naging cause and effect ng relationship nila, labas naman talaga kami doon e. Kahit tanungin mo pa ang opinyon ko kung sad Read More …
Herbert Bautista and Kris Aquino (MNS Photo) Actress-host Kris Aquino confirmed that she will be doing a movie with her former boyfriend, Quezon City Mayor and actor Herbert Bautista. Aquino made the confirmation on her Instagram account on Friday, saying that the upcoming movie will be directed by Antoinette Jadaone of “That Thing Called Tadhana.” In a previous blog entry titled “The State of My Heart,” Aquino shared some details of her past relationship with Bautista, with whom she has renewed ties as friends. On April 7, 2014, Aquino spoke about her ties with Bautista on “Aquino & Abunda Tonight.” She confirmed that they were indeed “partners,” ending weeks of speculation. “The next day, over the phone he broke up with me, right before Bimb’s (her son) 7th birthday party,” Aquino said. It was reported that the city mayor’s children with former partner Tates Gana were negatively affected by news on the relationship. (MNS)
BANGSAMORO BASIC LAW: Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government, listens to Datu Abul Khayr Alonto, Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Central Committee chair, during Monday’s (May 18, 2015) hearing on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law. Alonto said they stand together with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) for the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.(MNS photo) MANILA (Mabuhay) – The provision in the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) granting the Bangsamoro chief minister operational control and supervision over the region’s police must be removed, a lawmaker said. Zamboanga City Rep. Celso Lobregat said putting the control of the police at the hands of the Bangsamoro chief minister is dangerous as this would give him too much power. “Dapat tanggalin ito. Iyung puder na iyon ng operational control, it is given to the municipal and city mayors. It is not even given to the provincial governor,” Lobregat said. “Lahat ng munisipyo sa Bangsamoro siya ang mag-eemploy at magde-deploy ng kapulisan? Eh talagang maging super powerful nitong chief minister na ito.” The draft BBL being voted upon in the House ad hoc committee retains the provision giving the Bangsamoro chief minister operational control and supervision over the region’s police. Lawmakers said the police power was already devolved in the law creating the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, which the BBL seeks to replace with a new Bangsamoro region. Power over the police control in the proposed region became one of the most contentious provisions in the Read More …