Risa Hontiveros Files resolution Urging BIR to Suspend Tax On Online Sellers RISA HONTIVEROS – Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros filed a resolution urging the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to suspend tax memo on online sellers. The BIR officials said they are planning to tax media streamers and online sellers. On their Memorandum Circular 60-2020, … Read more
BIR Should Prioritize Collecting POGO’s Unpaid Tax Before Online Sellers – Jennylyn Mercado JENNYLYN MERCADO – Kapuso actress and businesswoman Jennylyn Mercado appealed to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to prioritize taxing the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) before the online sellers. On Wednesday, June 10, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) announced that … Read more
Sen. Risa Hontiveros Urge Government To Collect POGO’s Unpaid Taxes Before Taxing Online Sellers HONTIVEROS – Senator Risa Hontiveros urged the government to collect POGO’s unpaid taxes before taxing online sellers. On Wednesday, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said the freelancers and online sellers are now required to pay their taxes and register as … Read more
Police Claim More Illegal Chinese Clinics Are Still Secretly Operating in Parañaque PARAÑAQUE CITY – Authorities claim that there are still illegal Chinese clinics and establishments secretly operating within the city. There is a “big possibility” that there are other illegal Chinese clinics in Parañaque following the recent discovery of 2 medical establishments that cater … Read more
PAGCOR Chairman Says PH Gov’t Allows Partial Reopening Of POGO POGO – PAGCOR CEO Andrea Domingo said the Philippine government has allowed the partial reopening of POGO. The Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) allegedly covers for spies from mainland China said, Senator Richard Gordon. Sen. Kiko Pangilinan wants to shut down the online gambling firm. … Read more
Drilon Slams PAGCOR For Protecting POGO For Money DRILON – Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon expressed his disappointment towards PAGCOR for allowing POGO to continue to operate because of the income the county earns from the gambling industry. Following a previous article, Senator Richard Gordon claimed that the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) covers for … Read more
Senator Richard Gordon Says P32 Billion Alleged ‘Dirty Money’ Entered PH P32 BILLION – A total of $633 million or P32 billion were brought to the Philippines by 47 individuals said, Senator Richard Gordon. Following a previous article, Customs Commissioner said two syndicates are behind the entry of dirty money in the Philippines. The Bureau … Read more
Senator Risa Hontiveros Wants to Deport Chinese Criminals & Prioritize Safety of Filipinos Senator Risa Hontiveros wants to deport Chinese criminals to protect the Filipino people from crimes related to POGO industry. Hontiveros wants to ensure the safety of the Filipinos by calling for the deportation of the Chinese criminals in the country as crimes … Read more
Mon Tulfo Linking Aguire as the Protector of “Pastillas” Bribery Scheme Veteran journalist Mon Tulfo links former Justice Secretary Vataliano Aguire as the protector of the “Pastillas” bribery schemed at the Bureau of Immigration (BI). At a hearing held by Senator Risa Hontiveros in connection with Chinese POGO workers involved in illegal activities, Tulfo said … Read more
Philippine Passports Sold To Chinese On Social Media Platform, WeChat PHILIPPINE PASSPORTS SOLD TO CHINESE – Aside from the “pastillas” bribery, the Senate had uncovered another criminal racket — selling Philippine passports. According to ABS-CBN, Chinese-run travel agencies offered local passports, birth certificates, and bank accounts on WeChat. Additionally, they advertised “de-listing from blacklists and … Read more