Lawmaker fears tax shortfall

By Roy Pelovello
Fearing a shortfall in tax and duty collections as a result of the global financial crisis, Rep. Magtanggol Gunigundo has proposed the deferment of a law that penalizes Customs and Internal Revenue officials for low revenue take.

Justice clarifies LGUs? power to create schools

By Rey E. Requejo
The Commission on Higher Education has administrative jurisdiction and authority over local universities and colleges operating as higher education institutions, including those established by local government units through local ordinances, according to the Justice Department.

Local governments assured of wealth tax share

President Arroyo has asked the Senate for the immediate passage of a bill seeking the direct payment of national wealth tax shares to local governments.

De Venecia reaps scorn over martial law yarn

ADMINISTRATION lawmakers, led by House Speaker Prospero Nograles, yesterday twitted Pangasinan Rep. Jose de Venecia Jr. for raising the spectre of martial law again by claiming President Arroyo will use this to extend her term.

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