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Wednesday, July 16, 2008 (Philippines)
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| A Filipino trader reacts in front of the electronic board showing a downward graph during trading at the Philippine Stock Exchange in Makati Tuesday. The Philippine Stock Exchange Index shed 44 points or 1.8 percent at 2,413.26. (AP Photo) |
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MANILA -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said another P4 billion earnings from the expanded value-added tax (VAT) on oil for the months of April to June would be released.
Arroyo, during Tuesday's National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)-Cabinet meeting in Placer, Masbate, said the second batch of "Katas ng VAT" program would be used for the upgrading of government hospitals.
Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo
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