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Those of you who live on 40k a month
My psychic powers predict in 2041 they won't be paying a state pension to citizens living overseas. -
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Philippine Supreme Court Upholds Legitimacy of Renewable Energy Tariffs
File photo for reference only In a landmark decision, the Philippine Supreme Court has upheld the provisions of the Renewable Energy Act of 2008, affirming the roles of three key government agencies in the implementation of fixed tariff systems for renewable energy. The court's 118-page decision, dated August 13, 2024, confirms the authority granted to the Department of Energy, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the National Renewable Energy Board (NREB) under Sections 6 and 7 of Republic Act 9513. The ruling reinforces the mechanisms designed to promote renewable energy development in the Philippines, including the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) System. The RPS mandates power suppliers to source a minimum proportion of electricity from renewable resources, while the FIT System provides incentives for renewable energy developers through fixed tariff payments and priority access to the grid. Challenges and Rulings The constitutional validity of these provisions faced opposition, with petitioners claiming that Sections 6 and 7 were vague and improperly delegated legislative powers. They also contested the advance collection of the FIT Allowance on consumer electricity bills, arguing it violated due process. However, the Supreme Court sided with the agencies, affirming an earlier Court of Appeals decision. The court clarified that Congress could delegate rule-making and rate-setting to administrative bodies with necessary expertise, and declared the Renewable Energy Act comprehensive with clear standards. On the issue of FIT Allowance, the court found that pre-collection is legal and crucial for maintaining the financial viability of renewable initiatives. By collecting funds in advance, the policy accelerates the development of renewable infrastructure, ensuring consistent support. This ruling strengthens the Philippines' commitment to sustainable energy, providing a robust framework for future renewable projects and reinforcing the sound governance of renewable energy initiatives by national agencies, reported PhilStar. -- 2025-04-08 -
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Foreign Tourist Punches Thai Driver During Heated Argument in Phuket
Stop in front and get out and escalate. But he is parked behind not in front of. -
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Don't do it Donald, Musk urges
Supported by other billionaires, Elon Musk erupted with a volley of social media posts criticizing White House trade advisor Peter Navarro and his credentials. "A PhD in Econ from Harvard is a bad thing, not a good thing," Musk wrote, Washington Post reports. The attempt at intervention against Trump's tariff plans, confirmed by two people familiar with the matter, has so far been unsuccessful. In a conversation with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini last weekend, Musk also said he would like to see a "free trade zone" between Europe and the US: "At the end of the day, I hope it's agreed that both Europe and the United States should move ideally, in my view, to a zero-tariff situation." Musk also stated that he would like to give people more freedom to move between European countries and the US and work in either, "if they wish." "That has certainly been my advice to the president," the billionaire said. Musk has opposed tariffs, at least since Trump's first term when Tesla filed a lawsuit to try to overturn the import tax on Tesla from China to the US. Musk asks Trump to reverse sweeping new tariffs - WP -
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what apps do you recommend for calling overseas from Thailand.
I agree that Mytello is a good app. I rang the UK Pension from Thailand. Waiting over an hour for them to answer then another 35 mins of chatting. 1 hour 35 mins all up…cost 35baht with no buffering. Plenty of other callls to OZ and UK…can definitely recommend -
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The Bizarre Source of POTUS' Tariff Obsession
Thank you for your rebuttal. So convincing.
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