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Groups call for fuel tax suspension, say cash aid is just a ‘temporary’ fix

MANILA, Philippines—Labor groups on Thursday said the new round of cash aid that will be given to low-income households affected by the energy crisis is only a “temporary” measure. It is urging the government to suspend excise and value-added taxes (VAT) on petroleum products instead. “If the government has this much money, they should have

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Phivolcs: Mayon Volcano spews fresh lava, ash on 192nd day of unrest

MANILA, Philippines – Mayon Volcano recorded another burst of lava and ash plumes as it enters its 192nd day of activity, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. READ: Phivolcs releases new footage of Mayon’s effusive eruption In a Facebook post, Phivolcs said the lava collapse, which was caused by an effusive eruption,

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