According to Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Kim Henares, Saranggani Representative Manny Pacquiao don’t need to pay taxes for his fight with Mayweather due to the higher tax rate in the United States.
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French gov’t to give 50 million euros for country’s fight vs climate change
The French government will extend at least 50 million euros to the Philippines to contribute to the country’s prevention and reconstruction efforts in response to natural disasters resulting from the effects of climate change. The two countries announced the grant of support from France in a Joint Declaration on the Enhanced Partnership between the Republic of the Philippines and the French Republic. According to the declaration, the loan will be given to the Philippine government […]
Guian residents hope Hollande’s visit will highlight impact of extreme weather events
(Reuters) — As residents in the Philippine town of Guiuan, which faces the Pacific Ocean in the Eastern Samar Province, prepare for the French President’s visit, they are hopeful it will highlight the impact of extreme weather upon local communities. Francois Hollande, who is in the Philippines for a two-day state visit, will be heading to the coastal community in Guiuan to meet villagers and renew his call to action on climate change. The massive Typhoon […]
The Orchid Show blooms in New York City
Hot pink, sunlit yellow and snow white are just some of the brilliantly colored orchids on display at The New York Botanical Garden in The Bronx. The garden debuted its annual winter show called “The Orchid Show: Chandeliers” for the media yesterday. Offering a respite from New York’s cold, snowy, gray winter weather, the indoor display features thousands of orchids inside the glasshouse of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. “This is the 13th annual orchid […]
Aquino calls on int’l community to conclude universal climate change deal
President Aquino called on the international community of nations to conclude a universal climate change agreement when they meet in Paris late this year to save the planet from destruction. In a statement during the launch of the Manila Call to Action on Climate Change in Malacañang Palace, the President said he welcomed the initiative and emphasized the need for all countries to work together to address the dangers posed by climate change. “The choice […]
Sheeran takes Brit Awards, Lupita Nyong’o’s pearl dress stolen
The Brit Awards were held Wednesday night, and the top winner of the evening – Ed Sheeran. Sheeran took home the best British solo artist prize as well as the coveted best album award for “X.” Crooner Sam Smith also walked away with two top prizes less than a month after his four Grammy wins. Pop superstar Madonna also stole the show with a performance of “Living for Love,” despite falling on the stage after […]
MRT-3 to close early on Saturday, open late on Sunday
MANILA, PIA- Metro Railway Transit- 3 (MRT-3) operations will close early this Saturday, February 28, and open late on Sunday, March 1, to give way to rail replacement works, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) announced yesterday. “As part of our promise to improve and rehabilitate the MRT-3 system, we will conduct the first of a series of rail replacement works over the coming weekend. We are doing this to enhance safety and minimize […]
Hong Kong business tycoon welcomes individual inland travelers
Hong Kong (HK) business magnate and legislative council member stressed the importance of Chinese inland travelers on Thursday; days after Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said that the Individual Visit Scheme for tourists from the inland is to be tightened up. “Hong Kong’s biggest advantage is having inland as our supporter. If we don’t have the Individual Visit Scheme, I believe the stock would fall for over 1,000 point,” said Li Ka-Shing, a Hong Kong business […]
There is a career in online gaming
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French President visits Samar
French President Francois Hollande visits one of the areas in Samar that was damaged by supertyphoon “Yolanda” Hollande further offered a 50 million euro loan to help those who were affected by the supertyphoon.
MRT-3 suffers another mishap
Once again, an automatic train protection break activation caused a mishap in the Metro Railway Transit (MRT-3) at its Buendia station. Authorities are still assessing if there are any injuries incurred by the passengers.
1 million signatures for President Aquino’s resignation
A concerned citizens’ group is collecting one million signatures for the resignation of President Aquino.
