Articles tagged with Updates Philippines Volume V No. 21

Marcos Jr. pushes for more consumer taxes despite inflation, low wages
November 13, 2023 |

At least eight economic bills are being proposed by the Marcos Jr. administration to generate additional government income for the next five years. Six of these proposals involve imposing additional taxes, four of which will directly impact common Filipinos. The two other proposals involve taxes on junk food and beverages. Two proposed plans will impose […]
Intense in-fighting in Marcos-Duterte ruling coalition out in the open
November 13, 2023 |

Triggered by the severe conflict over the bureaucratic loot in the controversial “confidential funds” of the Office of Vice President (OVP) Sara Duterte (daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte), the feud between the Marcos Jr. and Duterte factions in the ruling coalition intensifies. Like a pot calling the kettle black, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte […]
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