Tag: Tax Reform

  • Senatorial Hopeful Abalos Demands Overhaul of Outdated Local Government Code and Tax Relief

    In a bold move to modernize governance, former Interior Secretary and current senatorial candidate Benjamin Abalos Jr. has called for significant amendments to the Local Government Code, which he deems outdated after 31 years. Speaking at a press conference in Dumaguete City, Abalos highlighted the necessity to align the law with today’s realities, pointing out…

  • Philippine Lawmaker Demands Refund of NGCP’s Alleged Excess Earnings

    In a recent session at the House of Representatives, the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Albay Representative Joey Salceda, advocated for new laws to ensure that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) returns an estimated PHP204.3 billion in excess profits to its consumers. Salceda argued that any profits exceeding the permitted…

  • Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Refund of NGCP’s Alleged Excess Earnings to Consumers

    In a recent session at the House of Representatives, the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Albay Representative Joey Salceda, advocated for new laws to ensure that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) refunds an estimated PHP204.3 billion in excess earnings to its consumers. Salceda argued that any profits exceeding the permitted…