A Guide to Taxation in the Philippines

A Guide to Taxation in the Philippines

The taxation policy in the Philippines is chiefly governed by the following Republic Acts: The Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (CREATE Act) Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law Article VI, Section 28 of the Constitution; The National Internal Revenue Code; and Local Government Code of 1991. Tax structure The country … Read more

PwC Warns Against Further Tax Hikes in Nigeria, Says It Could Exacerbate Corporate Exits – Arise News

PwC Warns Against Further Tax Hikes in Nigeria, Says It Could Exacerbate Corporate Exits - Arise News

PwC has warned that any further increase in taxes would cause a decline in reinvestment by firms operating in Nigeria and exacerbate corporate exits from the country. This warning is contained in its June 2024 report titled: “Nigeria Economic Outlook: Navigating Economic Reforms,” which projected that inflation would decline to 29.5 per cent by the … Read more

Our View: If private company was in charge, Nicosians would have a pool by now

Our View: If private company was in charge, Nicosians would have a pool by now

The Nicosia municipal swimming pool will be closed for the fifth consecutive summer season in 2024 due to the public sector’s inefficiency and lack of competence. The pool needed a major overhaul after 30 years, but the project has been delayed significantly. The pool was handed over to the Cyprus Sports Organisation for training purposes, leaving the public without an affordable swimming option for several years.

Deputy culture minister backs Cyprus, ’ heritage at book launch

Deputy culture minister backs Cyprus, ’ heritage at book launch

Deputy Culture Minister Vasiliki Kassianidou emphasized the ministry’s commitment to supporting all forms of art and professionals in their fields during the presentation of the book ‘Aspelia Naturalis’ by Silvio Augusto Rusmigo. The event took place at the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia.

Italy with two distinct choreographic works at Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival

Italy with two distinct choreographic works at Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival

The Cyprus Contemporary Dance Festival is back with seven unique performances at the Rialto Theatre and Nicosia Municipal Theatre. Italy’s performances include “AMAE” exploring co-dependency in relationships and “Save the Last Dance for Me” reviving the Polka Chinata dance tradition. Ticket prices are €8, with free admission for students, soldiers, pensioners, and professional dancers. Free transportation is available from Nicosia to Limassol for certain performances.

Cyprus has consistently alienated friendly countries

Cyprus has consistently alienated friendly countries

The fact described in the text is that every time Cyprus faced isolated attempts for recognition of the illegal entity in the occupied part of Cyprus, the country always turned to the United States government for help, and the US always responded positively to avert the danger.

Cyprus implemented GRECO recommendations for judges, not MPs or prosecutors

Cyprus implemented GRECO recommendations for judges, not MPs or prosecutors

Cyprus has fully implemented 75% of the recommendations regarding prosecutors, but only 25% of the recommendations regarding MPs.

Gender equality key to solving inequality, says commissioner

Gender Equality Commissioner Josie Christodoulou emphasized that gender equality is not a problem to be solved but rather the solution to existing inequality. She stated that empowering women strengthens both society and the economy, and highlighted that women face similar obstacles worldwide such as discrimination, sexism, violence, and inequalities. Christodoulou also mentioned that addressing gender equality is a horizontal priority for the Christodoulides government, and that integrating the gender dimension in public policies is crucial for promoting gender equality.

This is what we did and this is what we got from the EU Recovery Fund

This is what we did and this is what we got from the EU Recovery Fund

Cyprus has managed to promote important reforms and launch public investments through the Recovery Plan, with more than 40 sponsorship projects announced. The amount available through the sponsorship projects is €460 million. The country has received €262 million from the European fund, with additional tranches expected to be disbursed later this year.

5 best AI video generators to create engaging videos

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