Windows26: FDA okays VAT exemption of 22 more vital drugs

February 20, 2024

Welcome to the INQUIRER.net newsletter! In this edition, we're diving deep into the latest headlines shaping our world. From critical FDA approvals to legal obligations and intriguing mysteries, we've got you covered. Read on and stay informed!

FDA okays VAT exemption of 22 more vital drugs

Twenty-two more medicines for different diseases have been endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for exemption from the value-added tax (VAT) to make them more accessible to consumers.

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Lawyers say gov't obliged to enforce ICC warrant on Duterte

Lawyers seeking Rodrigo Duterte's prosecution before the International Criminal Court (ICC) say the Philippines still has its obligations with the court, in terms of cooperating with its investigation and even issuing an arrest warrant on the former president.

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No physical proof vs director in arson case

A police investigator told a House hearing on Monday that he did not find any physical evidence to link film maker Jade Castro and three others to the burning of a modern jeepney in Quezon province on Jan. 31.

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