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Department of Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stated in her Facebook post that the agency supports the removal of Value-Added Tax (VAT) from electricity costs.
However, she clarified that the final decision won’t depend on the DOE.
“Hindi din ang DOE ang magdedesisyon sa VAT removal,” based on her online-issued statement.
[“The DOE will not be the one to decide on the VAT removal.”]
The decision will be made with the Economic Managers and Congress, as the removal has a wide effect on the economy.
“Nasa Economic Managers at Kongreso ito dahil may mas malawak na epekto sa ekonomiya,” she added
[“It’s on the Economic Managers and Congress because it has a wide effect on the economy.”]
The Secretary also stated that VAT removal is not the only solution to lower electricity prices. She noted that while the removal of VAT is under study, the agency is continuously working to make electricity more affordable.
“Pero hindi lang VAT removal ang solution. Habang ponag-aaralan ito, tuloy-tuloy ang trabaho namin pababain ang gastos sa kuryente sa pamamagitan ng dagdag supply at mas mabilis na renewable energy rollout,” she said
[“But the VAT removal is not the only solution. While this is currently under study, we work continuously to lower the expense in electricity through additional supply and faster renewable energy rollout.”]
A total ban on vape - this is what the Department of Health (DOH) believes to be the simplest solution amid complications in the implementation of restrictions regarding vape use among youth.
“Dahil sa komplikadong pagpapatupad ng mga polisiya at regulasyon kaugnay sa paggamit at pagbebenta ng vape, patuloy na nagkakaroon ng access ang mga kabataan sa vape, sa kabila ng mahigpit na polisiya laban dito. Ang total ban ang pinakasimple at pinakatipid na solusyon sa implementasyon,” the DOH said on a Facebook post
[“Due to the complicated implementation of the policies and regulations related to the use and sale of vapes, the youth have continuous access to vapes despite strict policies against them. A total ban is the simplest and most cost-effective solution for the implementation.”]
While the total ban is not yet official, the agency suggests removing various vape flavors from the market.
The DOH also expressed its opposition to vape use due to harmful effects on health.
“Mariin pa ring isinusulong ng Kagawaran ang pagsasabatas ng tuluyang pagbabawal ng vape sa Pilipinas dahil sa negatibong epekto nito sa kalusugan,” according to the agency
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) warns the public against the fake message from individuals posing as legitimate officials from the agency.
The DPWH reminds to refrain from entertaining calls or messages asking for money or any favors.
“Do not trust or entertain any calls, messages, or letters requesting money or favors in exchange for DPWH transactions,” according to the online-issued statement of the agency
In a Facebook post, the Department revealed a fraudulent number and stated that: “This number has been reported for engaging in suspicious activities, including attempts to get sensitive information under false pretenses.”
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) warns the public against the fake message from individuals posing as legitimate officials from the agency.
The DPWH reminds to refrain from entertaining calls or messages asking for money or any favors.
“Do not trust or entertain any calls, messages, or letters requesting money or favors in exchange for DPWH transactions,” according to the online-issued statement of the agency
In a Facebook post, the Department revealed a fraudulent number and stated that: “This number has been reported for engaging in suspicious activities, including attempts to get sensitive information under false pretenses.”
The Department of Environmental and Natural Resources - National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) has conducted a site visitation in Valenzuela City.
According to the agency, the activity aims to examine the condition and progress of the National Greening Program (NGP) sites in the city. During the visitation, they personally checked the status of plantations in different areas:
Additionally, the DENR-NCR reported the 94.33% survival rate of the NGP sites.
“Ang mataas na survival rate na ito ay bunga ng maayos na koordinasyon sa pagitan ng DENR–NCR at ng mga lokal na katuwang, na nagsisiguro na ang bawat NGP site ay hindi lamang natataniman kundi tunay na napapangalagaan,” according to their online-issued statement
[“This high survival rate is the result of the organized coordination between the DENR-NCR and local partners, ensuring that each NGP site is not only planted but maintained.”]
