Zubiri Thanks Tolentino For “Job Well Done” On Sugar Import Probe

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri

Senate President Migz Zubiri on Senator Francis Tolentino: “Nagpapasalamat ako sa kanya na dininig nya ang aking isyu last month” ZUBIRI — Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri thanked Senator Francis Tolentino for a “job well done” on sugar import probe. Senator Tolentino is the chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. On Tuesday, the … Read more

Tolentino Says BIR, PAGCOR Allegedly Failed To Get Taxes From “Online Sabong” Ops

Senator Francis Tolentino

BIR and PAGCOR allegedly failed to get taxes from “online sabong” operations, according to Senator Tolentino. On Monday, Senator Francis Tolentino chided the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) for allegedly failing to withhold the 20% tax from the winning profits of “online sabong” (online cockfighting) operations. During … Read more

Senator Tolentino Files Bill Seeking To Regulate Contact Tracing Apps, Health-Related Apps

Senator Tolentino

Senator Tolentino filed a bill seeking to regulate contact tracing apps and health-related apps in the Philippines. Senator Francis Tolentino had filed a bill seeking to regulate contact tracing apps and other health-related mobile applications. Also, as Senate Bill No. 1888 sought to amend existing laws to include health applications and digital platforms in the … Read more