The influential Administration Affiliation of the Philippines (MAP) will vote for a brand new president subsequent week following the withdrawal of Noel Bonoan—lower than a month after election—amid a marital drama.
“With this and after cautious reflection, I made my determination. My hope is that this can keep away from distracting the group from its mission of instilling administration excellence within the Philippines,” Bonoan stated in his withdrawal letter addressed to present MAP president Rene Almendras.
One other supply stated ladies’s rights teams had complained to MAP board about Bonoan. In his letter, Bonoan stated these teams alluded to a grievance affidavit that had been filed by his former spouse—one which was subsequently withdrawn—alongside allegations raised in an ongoing annulment case.
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Bonoan stated he acknowledged the misery that such allegations have triggered inside and outdoors MAP, at the same time as he lamented that “conspicuously lacking” was his aspect of the story.
Almendras, for his half, stated Bonoan’s determination to not settle for the function confirmed how the latter had put MAP’s “finest pursuits above private issues.”
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“I categorical my respect for Noel’s professionalism and sincerity in upholding the beliefs we espouse in MAP by his determination,” Almendras stated.
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Bonoan is vice chair, chief working officer and head of advisory at KPMG R.G. Manabat and Co. He additionally served as an undersecretary on the Division of Finance. —Alden M. Monzon
Crackdown on pretend PWD IDs
After a latest Senate probe pegged the income losses from such a tax evasion scheme at a whopping P88.2 billion, the Bureau of Inner Income (BIR) has had sufficient and is about to begin a large crackdown on the sale and use of faux individual with incapacity (PWD) identification playing cards (ID).
The BIR stated unscrupulous people have exploited the system by promoting pretend PWD IDs to these fraudulently looking for to assert these advantages. These pretend IDs usually are not solely offered on the streets but additionally by on-line marketplaces, making them simply accessible.
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As such, the bureau stated it should proceed to conduct tax audits on transactions involving PWDs reported by institutions.
On the identical time, the BIR will intensify its coordination with related companies, together with the Division of Well being and the Nationwide Council on Incapacity Affairs, to confirm the legitimacy of PWD IDs.
However past the losses, BIR Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. stated this criminality can also be a disrespect to professional PWDs.
“The low cost given by legislation to PWDs is for the development of their well-being and easing of their monetary burden,” Lumagui stated. —Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral
No method however up for CebPac
Price range service Cebu Pacific positively noticed a exceptional 12 months—from clinching the largest plane acquisition deal in Philippine aviation historical past to purchasing boutique airline AirSwift from the Zobel household.
Candice Iyog, the Gokongwei-led airline’s chief advertising and marketing and buyer expertise officer, solely expects a brighter future in 2025 for the service that has been launching new and thrilling routes right here and overseas.
Cebu Pacific will welcome the 12 months with a complete of 116 locations in its community, displaying a development from 104 when it began 2024.
It has up to now acquired 15 new plane this 12 months to reinforce passenger capability. Three extra are anticipated for the remainder of the 12 months.
“We proceed to develop whereas we actively handle the impression of provide chain points and constructed community resilience,” Iyog stated throughout a media thanksgiving occasion in Makati on Wednesday night.
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This 12 months, the airline targets to fly 24 million passengers, increased than 20 million in 2023, because it expands each its home and worldwide community.—Tyrone Jasper C. Piad
