Ex-House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. dies at 89

JV Ejercito expects stronger revenue collection with BIR LOA reforms


MANILA, Philippines – Senator JV Ejercito expressed optimism that reforms in the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) Letter of Authority (LOA) system would lead to stronger revenue collection at a time when government finances face mounting pressure. “We badly need revenues right now. We are already facing around a ₱200-billion shortfall early this year. That

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Stricter punishment for insults not needed, Justice Ministry says

A report from the ministry said the current legal framework regarding the crime of insults is sufficient to handle malicious cases and said there was no need for tougher penalties.

Germany: Queer referee attacked after viral proposal

Referee Pascal Kaiser went viral after proposing to his boyfriend during a Bundesliga game. Then, the 27-year-old was attacked, though the motive is still unclear.

Inside the last-ditch meeting between Eels and Storm to broker deal for Zac Lomax

Parramatta and Melbourne officials have broken bread in Sydney in a bid to end the impasse over the winger and save both parties another court date.