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Camiguin QR system to promote tourism, improve services

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: Camiguin Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo said the island’s Quick Response (QR) registration policy is part of the island province’s measure to improve tourism services.

In a radio interview on Wednesday, Romualdo said the QR syste…

DOT proposes ‘tourist courts’ in PH

MANILA: The Department of Tourism (DOT) has proposed the establishment of a special court to aid in the swift resolution of cases where tourists are involved.

Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco first proposed the ’24/7 tourist courts’ during a recent…

PH-Singapore pact elevates protection of Flipino nurses

MANILA: Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac assured heightened protection and just compensation for Filipino healthcare workers in Singapore with the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Philippines and the host country.

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DOF: Netflix backs VAT on foreign digital service providers

MANILA: Finance Secretary Ralph Recto on Wednesday met with senior Netflix officials on Aug. 20, 2024, to discuss the bill on value-added tax (VAT) for foreign digital service providers.

“[The] meeting went well. It’s part of consultations with stake…

Foreign minister urges OVs to make more contributions

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on August 21 lauded contributions made by overseas Vietnamese (OVs) to the country, and highlighted policies for them, an integral part of the nation. Son was speaking at a gala dinner for more than 400 Vietn…

DOLE: BARMM wage order to help reduce exodus of domestic workers

MANILA: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is hopeful that the PHP5,000 minimum wage for domestic workers (kasambahay) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will encourage them to stay in the country.

In a phone in…