* * *Pampanga Rep. Gloria Arroyo is not in favor of joint exploration in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) with China or other claimant countries. “As far as I am concerned, President Duterte knows what he is doing and I have no recommendation to make. * * *CNN: China has put its military forces on “high alert” over North Korea’s increased threats about a pre-emptive strike. A “comprehensive” tax reform on one hand would address the inequities, complexities, and inefficiencies of the entire tax system. * * *Tax reform is an important legislative agenda.

Source: Manila Times April 22, 2017 16:07 UTC