TIEZA and GCash Partner to Streamline Online Travel Tax Refunds for Filipino Travelers

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has formally partnered with G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), the mobile wallet operator behind GCash, to significantly enhance the speed, security, and convenience of online travel tax refunds for Filipino travelers. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in Makati City, TIEZA will now adopt the GCash Funds Disbursement Service (FDS) to facilitate the real-time crediting of approved travel tax refunds directly into the GCash wallets of eligible passengers. This modernization initiative aligns with Executive Order No. 170, which mandates the adoption of digital…

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EXPERIENCE HOLIDAY MAGIC AT SM, WHERE MOMENTS BECOMES MEMORIES

At Skyranch, SM By the BAY Amusement Park, and arcades and attractions at select  SM Malls, celebrating the holidays becomes even more magical and unforgettable with thrilling rides, sparkling lights, and lively performances, turning every visit into a memory of a lifetime. From action-packed rides and attractions to cozy corners and picture-perfect backdrops, these holiday go-to destinations have something for every mood, whether you want to experience magic, nostalgia or adventure. Every twist and turn, and every nook and cranny of this holiday wonderland is an invitation to create memories…

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SM Cares Turns Movie Tickets Into Classrooms Nationwide

SM Cares launches the “HOPE in a Movie” campaign with a special screening of Avatar: Fire and Ash at Screen X SM Mall of Asia, turning movie moments into classrooms for Filipino students. Pasay City — SM Cares, the social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, has launched “From Reel to Real Stories: HOPE in a Movie”, a nationwide campaign that transforms everyday movie experiences into meaningful support for public school classrooms. The campaign kicked off on December 18 with a special screening at SM Cinema Mall of Asia, bringing together…

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The Ultimate Holiday Food Crawl at SMDC: Go mall, strip hopping for that blank week between Christmas and New Year’s

2025 is starting to wrap up with Christmas parties, family gatherings, and barkada hangouts already packing your schedules leading up to the year’s biggest holidays. But have you planned out what to do for fun in that liminal week between Christmas and New Year’s? If you’re looking for a great break activity you can do at your own pace with friends or family while discovering your next food find, head on to dining spots inside these SMDC properties near you! Whether you start from the north, south, or right at…

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PAALALA: Deadline sa Paglipat ng PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic hanggang Disyembre 26 sa mga tanggapan ng PhilHealth

Pinaaalalahanan ng Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) ang lahat ng miyembro na nais lumipat ng kanilang PhilHealth YAKAP Clinic ay maaaring magtungo sa mga PhilHealth Local Health Insurance Office hanggang sa Biyernes, ika-26 ng Disyembre. Ito ay upang matiyak na tuloy tuloy ang pagtanggap ng mga benepisyo sa ilalim ng PhilHealth YAKAP Program. Para lumipat sa ibang YAKAP Clinic, mayroon man o walang naganap na First Patient Encounter (FPE), kailangang pumunta ang miyembro o ang kanilang dependent sa pinakamalapit na LHIO upang magsumite ng nasagutang Primary Care Selection Form (PCSF).…

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Nahatulan ng pagkakakulong ng 5 taon hanggang 9 na taon ang isang shift leader ng KFC sa Tambo, Parañaque City. Napatunayan sa korte na noong Hunyo 3, 2023, si Efren Cantoria Rejuso, Jr ay nagnakaw ng mahigit P300 libo sa kaha ng KFC MIA Road Tambo, Parañaque City. Sa isang desisyon ng Regional Trial Court ng Parañaque, sinabi na napatunayan na ninakaw ni Rejuso ang pera ng KFC Mia Road at nakita ang pangyayari sa cctv camera ng restaurant na iyon. Nagsampa ng kaso ang management ng nasabing restaurant at…

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DEHADO ANG MIDDLE CLASS

DPA ni BERNARD TAGUINOD DEHADONG-DEHADO ang middle class sa mga congressman at senador dahil sa pamumulitika ng mga ito. habang binebeybi naman nila ang upper class at lower class kung saan nanggagaling ang malaking bulto ng boto. Bakit kanyo? Sa middle class galing ang malaking bahagi ng buwis lalo na ang income tax na agad na kinakaltas sa kanilang sahod bago pa matanggap ng mga ito ang kanilang suweldo, excise tax kapag nagpakarga sila ng gas sa kanilang sasakyan at value added tax (VAT) kapag ibinili nila ang natirang pera…

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NAHAHAWAAN NA BA TAYO NG KAUGALIAN NG MGA HAPON AT KOREANO?

PUNA ni JOEL O. AMONGO NA-PUNA natin na tila nagbabago na ata ang pananaw ng mga Pilipino sa nangyayaring korupsyon sa pamahalaan. Nitong nakaraan ay natagpuan ang bangkay ni dating Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Catalina “Cathy” Cabral sa malalim na bangin sa Tuba, Benguet na hindi pa natin malaman kung nagpakamatay o itinulak na naging dahilan pagkalaglag niya. May foulplay man o wala sa pagpanaw ni Usec. Cabral, maaaring ang naging dahilan ay ang pagkakadawit niya sa bilyun-bilyong pisong maanomalyang proyekto na ipinatutupad ng DPWH. Matatandaang…

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BAGONG TAON, BAGONG PAG-ASA!

AT YOUR SERVICE ni KA FRANCIS BAGAMA’T maraming naging kontrobersiya ngayong taon (2025) na ating nasaksihan sa mga opisyal ng pamahalaan at ilang elected officials, maraming Pilipino pa rin ang umaasa at naniniwala na sa pagpasok ng bagong taon ay nagkakaroon sila ng panibagong pag-asa. Subok na matatag at matibay ang mga Pinoy, kaya kahit anong hirap ang ating hinaharap ay nalalagpasan pa rin natin. Sa mga mahihirap, kapag natikim sila ng tagumpay ay bonus na sa kanila ‘yun kasi sanay na sila kahirapan. Kadalasan nagkakaroon tayo ng problema sa…

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