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New Year, perhaps, is the most celebrated occasion around the globe. People stay awake to greet midnight, most often, with fireworks and loud noises at the stroke of 12.
THE TRAIN stayed on track and reached its destination in time to take effect yesterday, Jan. 1, as targeted.
Giving gifts on special occasions like Christmas, Valentine’s, birthdays, etc., is a tradition. Most of us have sent or received lots of Christmas gifts.
In the Philippines, the last major overhaul of the tax system came 20 years ago. But Filipinos may need not wait any longer.
For a long time now, recovering from a loss as massive as being denied of their right to claim a refund for the creditable input value-added tax (VAT) they paid has been a key issue for diligent taxpayers. This issue remains a conundrum that is worthy of review and clarification every now and then. With the rise of VAT refunds denied because of technicalities, taxpayers are now keen on seeking justice with their own hands. Thus, a loss of a loss — i.e., when denied a claim, which is a significant loss on their part, taxpayers are convinced they can deduct the same as a loss.
The holidays are upon us! Homes, offices, shopping centers, and places of worship are adorned with sparkling decorations.
It’s that time of the year again —twenty-six days before Christmas. Every year, I look forward to the holiday season — when we have to decorate our houses, set up Christmas trees, hang lights around the house, and buy gifts for our loved ones. We prepare the long list of family members, friends, godsons, and goddaughters, so no one will be forgotten. As early as now, many, of us have been preparing for the upcoming holidays.
What a great Christmas gift we (the Filipino people) received last month. After 154 days, the Marawi siege is over. Salute to all our selfless soldiers in bringing back peace in the southern island of Mindanao.
