A possible fraudulent practice done by some cigarette companies which was uncovered by Rep. Karlo Alexei Nograles (1st district, Davao City) involving the computation and payment of tobacco taxes have prompted the House of Representatives to seek an inquiry into this scheme to help plug excise tax leakages and realize the government’s goal of reducing the harmful habit of smoking among Filipinos.
A ranking leader of the House of Representatives has proposed an inquiry into an ongoing oil drilling activity in the Sulu Sea to guarantee the participation of the people of Sulu in forging decisions about the project and ensure its economic benefits are achieved without sacrificing the sustainability of the country’s rich natural resources.
President Benigno Aquino III made the right decision in defending and explaining to the people his use of discretionary funds through the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) , the vice president of the National Unity Party said.
Nine members of the National Unity Party (NUP) have been designated to key leadership posts in the 16th Congress following the recent completion of the memberships in the standing and special committees of the House of Representatives.
Acknowledging that the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) is now dead, Davao City Representative Karlo Alexei Nograles delivered a “eulogy” to this now-defunct item in the national budget, which he said, has provided countless benefits to millions of Filipinos despite the myriad of criticisms attached to it.