Philippines

Wednesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a significant piece of legislation imposing a 12-percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on foreign digital services including Netflix, Amazon, and other international platforms. Focusing on foreign digital companies that have achieved phenomenal growth in the Philippines, this measure complements a more overall strategy to increase government revenue. By incorporating these global sites …

Beginning in May, the congressional investigations on former Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo concentrated mostly on her possible ties to offshore gaming operations connected to notable criminal behavior. But among all these investigations, one of the most shocking theories surfaced: Alice Guo might be a Chinese spy. Legislators and the general people began to question the likelihood of foreign espionage …

Aiming at accelerating the approval of the national budget, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent House Bill (HB) No. 10800, often known as the General Appropriations Bill (GAB). Following the certification of the President, this measure—which details the expected P6.351 trillion national budget for 2025—is set to be carried right away in the House of Representatives. By removing …

Pressing further with its investigation on the contentious escape of former Bamban Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality alongside the Committees on Migrant Workers, Public Order and Dangerous Drugs is Under Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros, who will conclude the proceedings by the end of the day, the inquiry is scheduled …

Recently sacked from her post, former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo is dealing not only with legal issues but also health worries since a potential infection in her left lung was found. This medical problem came to light during a standard check-up done prior to her transfer from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Facility to the Pasig City Jail. Doctors …

Alice Guo, the ousted mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, has been transferred from Camp Crame to the Pasig City Jail Female Dormitory according to an order issued by the Pasig Regional Trial Court (RTC). Guo is charged in a qualified trafficking case, and the court’s ruling represents a major turning point in the continuous legal processes. Under a four-page directive from …

Geography of Philippines The Philippines is called an archipelago country with 118.3 million population in total according to the U.S. Census Bureau which reported on July 2024. An area that is surrounded by a group of islands that are scattered in lakes, rivers, or oceans is termed an “Archipelago”. It is a Southeast Asian country with over 7000 islands between …

Should these negotiations between the Philippines and China take place during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York later this month, foreign affairs secretary Enrique Manalo is ready to represent the country.  Responding to questions on who will represent Manila at the prestigious event, Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez, Philippine Ambassador to the United States, Manalo’s participation is meant to …

Monday the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations, and Gender Equality took significant step citing Alice Guo, the dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, in contempt for the second time.  This decision highlights the committee’s ongoing concerns on the veracity and credibility of Guo’s remarks during Senate sessions. The behavior fits a more general examination of grave charges against Guo, …

Alice Guo, the ousted mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, was captured earlier this week when Indonesian authorities traced her using an active SIM card in her cell phone. Thanks to thorough Bureau of Immigration (BI) tracking and local law enforcement, Guo, who had been avoiding authorities in the Philippines for months, was apprehended in Tangerang City, Indonesia.  SimCard Arrest and Trace …