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MANILA, Philippines – The government must complement public-private partnership (PPP) mechanism with fiscal reforms like rationalizing fiscal incentives and fiscal responsibility bills, according to a non-governmental organization said.

“While PPP Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) is a scheme that can address infrastructure needs, the government cannot rely on it alone. It is also crucial to pass bills that will help enhance the government’s fiscal standing,” said Code: RED (Reforms for Economic Development) in a statement.

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A former mayor who was seeking re-election in a coming special election in Tugaya, Lanao del Sur was killed while four others were wounded after they were ambushed on their way to pray and celebrate Eid’l Fitr or et end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Run After the Smugglers (RATS) program has filed cases against some 100 violators in the last five years, but not a single case has been won, Commissioner Angelito Alvarez revealed yesterday.

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