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Ahtisa Manalo Wins Miss Universe Philippines 2025

Ma. Ahtisa Manalo of Quezon Province emerged victorious as Miss Universe Philippines 2025, overtaking 65 contenders at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on May 2. The pageant, known for its competitive nature, featured candidates with international backgrounds and national titles. Manalo succeeded Chelsea Manalo, receiving the prestigious “La Mer en Majeste” crown, marking a significant milestone in her pageant career.

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BIR sues vape firms for nonpayment of P8.68B in taxes

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in the Philippines has filed criminal complaints against vape companies Flava, Denkat, and Flare for allegedly evading P8.68 billion in taxes. The charges include unlawful possession of vape products without payment of excise tax, tax evasion, and failure to file excise tax returns. The BIR’s actions are part of a broader initiative to crack down on tax evasion and uphold tax compliance.

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