Wednesday, March 02, 2005 (Philippines)

Lito Osmeña, the former governor, says there's no logic in having so much duplication in government.(Sun.star file) After prodding from President Arroyo, the House of Representatives approved late Monday night a bill that removed value-added tax (VAT) exemptions on some goods and services and cut VAT rates on certain items from 10 to six percent. Lawyers and doctors will have to pay VAT under House Bill 3705. [full story]