by anyajulia | Jul 8, 2009 | Headlines, National News
KON sundon ang pagtuon sa Philippine Institute of Development Studies (PIDS), pudyot lang ang pangurakot nga nakaingon nga wala matagamtam sa nasud ang kinatibuk-ang kita sa pamuhis.
Matud sa pagtuon ni Rosario Manasan sa PIDS, ang pagkapakyas sa pagfile sa tax returns o bisan sa cedula, pagpaborot sa deductions ug makalibog nga balaod sa pamuhis mas dako pag nasayang kay sa pangurakot.
Hinuon, dugang niya, may kalabutan usab ang Bank Secrecy Law, penalidad ug ang pangurakot mismo sa Bureau of Internal Revenue nga misamot nga dili malubos ang pagkolekta sa buhis.
Tungod niining pagtuon, milutaw nga dili ang kagamhanan ang labing dakong buslot sa pamuhis kon dili ang tax evasion sa mga negosyante.
Migawas nga sa pagtuon ni Manasan, sa matag 100 ka magbubuhis, anaa sa average nga 53% lang ang buhis nga makolekta dalan na sa tataw nga pagmanipula aron malustan ang dagkong buhisan. (PIA)
by anyajulia | Jul 8, 2009 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita, National News
WITH reports of a more virulent A (H1N1) virus abroad, the country’s Department of Health (DOH) has requested additional funds in preparation for a “second wave” of dreaded A (H1N1) influenza virus.
The fund request also came in following a continuous increase of infected cases in the country despite reports of a mild strain getting into the Philippines.
Dr. Lyndon Leesuy, a medical specialist of the DOH-National Center for Disease Prevention and Control, said they have requested over P19-million worth of funds as the cases continue to increase.
Leesuy said the funds would be used in preparation for a “second wave” of the virus with reported presence if a stronger virus strain already hitting other affected countries.
He stressed government and health authorities must prepare for the possibility that the virus may become more virulent.
The additional fund will be for swabbing kits, purchase of anti-viral Oseltamivir or Tamiflu, to equip other hospitals and laboratories nationwide with testing capabilities to help speed up specimen analysis for possible cases of influenza A (H1N1) virus.
On this development, Bohol authorities who are preparing for a worldwide gathering of Boholano potential investors, have asked relatives of balikbayans to remind them of the self quarantine policy which the DOH has recommended.
Provincial Administrator and lawyer Tomas Abapo has asked everyone last Friday to exercise preventive measures like strengthening one’s immune system and following simple coughing and sneezing manners. (PIA)
by anyajulia | Jul 8, 2009 | Headlines, National News
With the theme “Wastong nutrisyon kailangan, lifestyle diseases iwasan!”, this month-long celebration centers around the calls for a heightened awareness campaign on the role and importance of proper nutrition in the prevention and control of lifestyle diseases among the general public. This is stipulated in Presidential Decree No. 491 or the Nutrition Act of the Philippines issued in 1974.
The decree tasks the National Nutrition Council (NNC) to coordinate with local government units, non-government organizations, the private sector, schools, communities and other stakeholders for the nationwide celebration of Nutrition Month (NM) every July of each year.
The four major lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases that currently dominate the list of leading causes of death in the country are cardiovascular diseases (CVD), cancers, diabetes mellitus and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). (PIA)
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by anyajulia | Jul 8, 2009 | Headlines, National News
Malacanang remains optimistic that the stalled peace talks between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will resume despite the alleged involvement of MILF renegade members in the recent Cotabato City bombing.
Deputy Presidential Spokesman Lorelei Fajardo said that ending the decades-long hostilities in Mindanao is part of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo?s 10-point legacy agenda.
Although she said the explosion may cause a delay, she expressed confidence that the stalled talks will be completed before the President steps down next year. (PIA)
by anyajulia | Jul 8, 2009 | Headlines, National News
SIGNATURE bombs of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Special Operations Group, says the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) over the bomb exploded near the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Cotabato City.
The bomb which killed 5 and wounded 56 others in Cotabato last Sunday was the same 56 other bombs used in Central Mindanao areas were all traced to signature bombs created by the MILF SOG, says military public affairs office chief Lt. Col. Romeo Brawner Jr.
Over this, he said “the Armed Forces of the Philippines strongly condemns the series of bombings perpetrated by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the lawless Moro Islamic Liberation Front which are obviously terroristic attacks and diversionary tactics.
Brawner said that since January 1, 2009, a total of 56 Lawless MILF-SOG signature bombs exploded within Central Mindanao area; 28 of them planted in civilian areas, 23 targeted against the military and 5 targeted on vital installations.
The military also recovered 18 unexploded Lawless MILF-SOG signature bombs since then, Brawner said. (PIA)
