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Jan 14, 2020 taxation international shipping demurrage gross philippine billings corporate income tax supreme court

Demurrage and Detention Fees: Supreme Court Clarifies Tax Treatment for International Shipping

The Supreme Court ruled demurrage and detention fees are subject to regular corporate income tax, not the preferential Gross Philippine Billings rate.

Oct 27, 2009 local government code public hearing ordinance revenue measures administrative law supreme court

Public Hearing Imperative Invalidating Ordinances Without Community Input

A municipal ordinance imposing goodwill fees without a valid prior public hearing is void, the Supreme Court rules.