Local makers of PPEs seek tax breaks
A group of companies that repurposed their plants to make personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care workers is now asking the government for help, as they struggle against the…
Mostly from China: P244-M worth of smuggled PPEs, fake medicines seized during height of COVID-19 lockdown
MANILA, Philippines — Despite the health crisis inflicted by COVID-19, some unscrupulous importers tried to take advantage and brought in over P244 million in smuggled or fake personal protective equipment…
Imported PPEs lose tax-free perk, but VAT refund claim deadlines extended
MANILA, Philippines — With the expiration of the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act, importation of personal protective equipment (PPEs) and other medical supplies lost its tax-exempt perk even as…
Green Cross, Inc. donates medical-grade PPEs and disinfectants
Green Cross, Inc., one of the largest producers of rubbing alcohol and bleach in the Philippines, has rolled out its “Together We Are Stronger” campaign in line with the fight…
Globe employees raise P27.5M for COVID-19 assistance; includes PPEs, face shields for 50 hospitals
Globe Telecom employees have raised over P27.5 million from a fundraising initiative primarily aimed at providing much-need personal protective equipment, face shields, and face masks to healthcare workers in 50…
San Miguel delivers first 40,000 PPEs to 60 hospitals
SMC has delivered first 40,000 PPEs to 60 hospitals, including Quirino Memorial Medical Center. Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. has delivered the first 40,000 sets of imported protective gear to over…
More PPEs for PH medical workers
Plane full of PPEs: Boeing-777 chartered by San Miguel Corp. to ship 40,000 sets of PPEs from China Seeking to fortify the country’s medical front-liners in the global war against…
Donated PPEs from overseas exempt from donor’s tax
Imported personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies to be used in the fight against the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will not only enjoy tax- and duty-free entry but…
Gov’t removes donor tax for imported PPEs, med supplies for COVID-19 fight
Donations of the now highly valuable personal protective equipment and other medical supplies imported into the Philippines to help in the fight against COVID-19 would not only enjoy tax-free entry…
SM distributes PPEs and medical supplies to over 50 hospitals nationwide
Through SM Foundation, SM is donating over PhP 170 million towards the fight against COVID-19, surpassing its initial allocation of PhP 100 million, to help ensure: Healthcare workers in hospitals…