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CHED asks House panel for new funding source if travel tax is abolished

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has urged the House committee on ways and means to identify a substitute funding source should the travel tax be abolished, warning that the sector could be “left behind” without adequate support. During a hearing on Wednesday, CHED Chairperson Shirley Agrupis emphasized that the Higher Education

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Suntay sorry for Anne Curtis remarks but insists it carried no malice

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay apologized for his lewd remarks about actress Anne Curtis but stood by the analogy he made during a hearing on impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, insisting it carried no malice. Suntay issued his apology after several lawmakers — and even the actress’ sister, Jasmine Curtis-Smith

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